BTS's V is showing incredible success with his first solo album, 'Layover.'

Since its release in September last year, 'Layover' has reached the top spot on the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 108 countries and regions, including Canada on August 25.

This makes V one of only five Asian solo artists to achieve this milestone, proving his strength and potential as a solo artist.

The songs from 'Layover' are also doing great on the charts. 'Slow Dancing' is No. 1 in 100 countries, 'Rainy Days' in 103, and 'Love Me Again' in 101, showing how much fans love the entire album.

Back in June, V became the first Asian solo artist to have all the tracks from an album sell over 100,000 units in the United States, highlighting his global influence.

The album also ranked 2nd on the Billboard 200, and the tracks 'Slow Dancing' and 'Love Me Again' both made it onto the Billboard Hot 100, confirming V's impact in the music world.

Even almost a year after its release, the LP version of 'Layover,' which became available for pre-order on August 20, sold out quickly both in South Korea and internationally, including on sites like 'Universal Music Store' and 'Target' in the U.S. Fans are even asking for more stock.

'Layover' reflects V's unique musical style and taste. With its retro-inspired LP, listeners can enjoy V's sweet and warm tone, adding to the excitement around this album.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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