BTS V has hit a major milestone with his song "Love Me Again," surpassing 780 million streams on Spotify!

As of August 31, "Love Me Again," a pre-release track from V’s solo album Layover, has achieved this impressive feat on the world’s biggest streaming platform.

On the same day, "Love Me Again" also topped the iTunes charts in Germany, reaching No. 1 in 102 countries. This makes it V’s sixth song to hit No. 1 on the German iTunes chart, joining his other hits like "Sweet Night," "Christmas Tree," "Rainy Days," "Slow Dancing," and "Friends."

With this success, V now holds the record for the most No. 1 singles on iTunes among K-pop solo artists in Germany, one of the top eight music markets globally.

"Love Me Again" blends R&B with a 1970s soul sound, featuring gospel and jazz influences. The track is known for its dreamy feel and V’s soulful vocals, offering a unique sound rarely found in K-pop.

The American music magazine Consequence of Sound named "Love Me Again" as the "Most Jaw-Dropping Single" in their 2023 K-POP Yearbook. They praised the song for its mix of pop and R&B and highlighted V’s deep baritone.

V’s solo album Layover is celebrating its first anniversary on September 8 and will be released in LP format. Pre-orders are already underway, with the second batch of LPs selling out quickly at the BTS Store in the U.S., U.K., and other locations.

The Japanese BTS Store and Universal Music Store have also seen multiple sellouts and restocks.

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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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