BTS's Jimin Maintains 5-Week Streak on Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200
BTS' Jimin is enjoying impressive success on the American Billboard charts!
According to Billboard’s latest update on August 27 (local time), Jimin’s second solo album, MUSE, has climbed to No. 69 on the Billboard 200.
The album’s title track, “Who,” is holding steady at No. 32 on the Hot 100, marking a solid 5-week streak on both charts.
Jimin’s success doesn’t stop there. On more detailed charts, MUSE ranks No. 2 on the World Albums chart, No. 31 on the Top Current Albums chart, and No. 44 on the Top Album Sales chart. Meanwhile, “Who” is making waves on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart at No. 5 and the Global 200 chart at No. 9.
It also appears on the Digital Song Sales chart at No. 16 and the Streaming Songs chart at No. 30.
The track “Be Mine” from the album has also made its mark, reaching No. 181 on the Global (excluding the U.S.) chart.
Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role
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.
