Fans in the Philippines came together to celebrate BTS Jimin's 'MUSE' release with an event that received a lot of love and excitement.

To honor Jimin's second solo album 'MUSE,' which dropped on July 19 while he’s in the military, his Filipino fans recently set up a special pop-up event at Gateway Mall, one of the biggest malls in the area.

The event gained attention after a news anchor from GMA News, a major Philippine news channel, shared it on social media. Fans entered through an arched tunnel that led to a bright display featuring a lighted sculpture of the album's title 'MUSE.'

Inside, there were photo zones decorated with Jimin's official pictures and spots where fans could leave messages for him.

The event included a well-planned program, like a dance challenge for the pre-released track 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band' (feat. Loco). Adorable performances by children caught the eye of many on social media, and fans who attended were full of praise.

One of the highlights was the stunning display on the ceiling of the mall, showing official 'MUSE' videos. Fans watched clips of the title track 'Who,' the music video for 'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,' live performances of 'Rebirth' and 'Slow Dance' (feat. Sofia Carson), along with concept videos and photoshoots, leaving everyone amazed.

Even in the busy mall, fans celebrated safely and with great care, which led to comments like "Amazing fans just like the amazing singer," "I wish I could enjoy it in such a dreamlike space too," and "Perfect in scale, composition, and orderliness."

Earlier, from July 22 to 28, the official pop-up store 'MUSE Garden' in Seoul, themed around the imaginary flower 'Smeraldo' with the flower language 'The Truth Untold,' also drew a huge response from global fans.

Despite the hot weather, fans lined up to show their unwavering support and love for Jimin's album 'MUSE,' which he prepared before his enlistment.

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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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