BTS Jimin has achieved a major milestone with his solo track 'Who,' setting a new record as the fastest K-pop song to reach 400 million streams on Spotify in 2024.

As of August 28, 'Who' has racked up 7.545 million streams in just 41 days, hitting the 400 million mark quicker than any other global release in 2024. This impressive feat further boosts K-pop’s global presence.

On the same day, 'Who' was ranked 6th on Spotify's 'Global Daily Top Songs' chart. The track has held the top spot for 20 days and has been in the 'Top 10' for 41 straight days since its July 19 release, proving its strong performance among global pop hits.

In the U.S., 'Who' made waves by capturing over 20% of the market share and topping the 'U.S. Daily Top Songs' chart on August 19 with over 2.1 million streams, outperforming collaborations by Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars. As of August 28, the song is still in the 'Top 10,' ranked 9th with over 1.87 million streams.

On August 27, 'Who' hit 2nd place on Spotify's 'Global Top Songs' chart (August 19-22) and 3rd place on the 'U.S. Top Songs' chart (August 19-22), showing its widespread appeal. By August 25, 'Who' was the most-streamed song on Spotify for 2024, highlighting the 'Jimin Power.'

Additionally, 'Who' continues to perform well, holding 32nd place on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart (August 31), achieving its highest position ever for a K-pop solo song. It has been on the chart for five weeks straight. On the 'Global 200' chart, it is 9th, marking five consecutive weeks in the 'Top 10' for a K-pop solo song, and it ranks 5th on the 'Global (excluding U.S.)' chart, maintaining a five-week streak.

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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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