LE SSERAFIM is making waves with their new song 'CRAZY,' setting impressive records on Spotify and marking the start of a global hit.

As of August 31, Spotify's latest chart shows LE SSERAFIM’s (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) title track 'CRAZY' from their mini album has reached 61st place on the 'Daily Top Songs Global' chart. It achieved the highest ranking among new entries on this chart on the same day.

On its first day, 'CRAZY' scored an incredible 2,036,516 streams. It is the only K-pop girl group song this year to hit over 2 million streams on its debut day. 'CRAZY' has also charted in the 'Daily Top Songs' in 21 countries and regions, including the U.S., Canada, and Japan, proving its global appeal.

The U.S. response has been particularly explosive. 'CRAZY' debuted at 66th on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs US,' setting a new record for entry rankings. The U.S. contributed the largest share of streams, with 28% (577,913 streams) of the total 2,036,516 streams coming from there.

This surpasses the previous daily streaming record of 535,924 streams set by their track 'EASY' in the U.S. Spotify charts. Considering 'EASY' had notable success on the Billboard Hot 100, this new milestone is even more impressive.

With Spotify being a key player in the global music streaming scene, this record-setting performance has everyone eagerly watching to see how 'CRAZY' will continue to perform.

LE SSERAFIM also made waves on U.S. X (formerly Twitter) trends and cracked the YouTube Trending Videos Top 10 chart from August 30 to 31. With strong music chart results and growing social media buzz, 'CRAZY' is set to keep gaining momentum.

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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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