DAY6 (Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, Dowoon) has finally topped the Melon chart for the first time in their 9-year career.

On September 2nd, the band released their 9th mini album, "Band Aid," at 6 PM. By 9 PM, just three hours later, the title track "Melting" had climbed to number 1 on the Melon TOP 100 chart.

"Melting" first appeared on the chart at number 5, then quickly moved up four spots within two hours. This is a big improvement from their last title track, "Welcome to the Show," which entered at number 30.

Fans are also loving the other tracks from the album. Songs like "Monster" is at 22, "She Smiled" at 26, "Mong Game" at 36, "Help Me Rock&Roll" at 46, "COUNTER" at 56, "Still Alive There" at 62, and "I'm Fine" at 63. All tracks from "Band Aid" made it into the TOP 100 for the second time in a row.

This achievement marks a big milestone for DAY6, who first debuted 9 years ago. Before Melon’s chart reform in August 2021, their 2020 mini album "The Book of Us: The Demon" and its title track "Zombie" reached number 4 on the real-time chart. However, comparing this to the current TOP 100 chart is tricky due to changes in chart counting methods.

Their best record post-reform was with "When You’re Here" in 2019, which reached number 6. Their March release "Welcome to the Show" also hit number 8, showing that DAY6 continues to perform well on the charts. Their hit song "Pretty" remains in the top 10, highlighting their lasting popularity as they approach their 10th anniversary.

The album title "Band Aid" plays on the idea of a rock band and the concept of providing help, much like an adhesive bandage. It represents DAY6’s commitment to supporting their fans. Despite being a mini album, "Band Aid" includes 8 tracks, giving it a full-album feel.

The title track "Melting" features a catchy punk sound with various drum beats and dramatic chords. The lyrics talk about how, even when feeling down, everything melts away because of "you," offering warmth and comfort as the season changes.

As DAY6 celebrates their 9th anniversary on September 7th, they are excited to keep making timeless music with their fans, known as MyDay. The album’s release date of "00/00/0000" symbolizes DAY6’s ongoing journey and dedication.

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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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