NewJeans is continuing to shine on major charts in the US, Korea, and Japan!

As of August 27, Billboard reports that NewJeans' Japanese debut single, ‘Supernatural,’ is holding strong at 80th on the 'Global (Excl. US)' chart and 165th on the 'Global 200.' This marks 9 weeks on the chart for the track.

Their double single ‘How Sweet,’ which came out in May, is also performing well. The title track of the same name is 83rd on 'Global (Excl. US)' and 178th on 'Global 200,' keeping its spot on the charts for 13 weeks.

Back in Korea, NewJeans is still a major force. On the Melon Weekly Chart (August 19 to 25), ‘How Sweet’ is in 3rd place, ‘Supernatural’ is at 7th, and ‘Bubble Gum’ is 11th. Overall, 10 NewJeans tracks, including older hits, are on the chart, showing their lasting appeal.

On Bugs, ‘Supernatural’ briefly hit the number one spot on the real-time chart as of August 26, 4 PM. ‘How Sweet’ is in 3rd place and ‘Bubble Gum’ is 7th, highlighting their continued popularity.

In Japan, NewJeans is also making waves. They placed 8 songs on Spotify Japan’s ‘Weekly Top Songs’ (August 16 to August 22) and 4 songs on Apple Music Japan’s ‘Daily Top 100.’

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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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