BTS’ Jin is making headlines as he bags four major awards from IdolPick, including the coveted title of ‘Best Idol of August.’

Jin’s popularity soared as he clinched the top spot in every voting category on IdolPick. He won in weekly, monthly, the 135th round of the LED billboard reward, and special voting categories.

For the weekly voting from August 26 to September 1, Jin received an impressive 97,096 votes, topping the male idol category and achieving the highest number of votes across all categories.

With a total of 214,447 votes over two weeks, Jin earned the 135th round of the Sudaemun billboard reward, which includes a three-day LED billboard advertisement at Sudaemun Station.

Jin also dominated the monthly voting for August, racking up 382,127 votes, the highest ever recorded across all categories.

As the monthly winner, he will have an advertisement displayed at seven subway stations in the Seoul metropolitan area for a month.

Known for his striking visuals and perfect golden ratio physique, Jin was also named the ‘Best Idol in a Suit,’ further solidifying his ‘Visual King’ status. In the special voting category from August 26 to September 1, Jin topped the poll for ‘Which Male Idol Looks Best in a Suit?’ with 26,206 votes.

Previously, Jin has excelled in numerous categories including ‘Idol with the Most Charming Eye Smile,’ ‘Idol Whose Activities Are Most Anticipated Post-Military,’ ‘Idol Who Looks Good in a Baseball Cap,’ ‘Idol Best Suited for Magazine Covers,’ and more, showcasing his wide-ranging appeal.

Jin continues to shine as a global sensation, celebrated for his visuals, talent, and personality, and remains a fan favorite in the entertainment world.

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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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