NewJeans is on fire! The rising girl group is showing no signs of slowing down as they continue to make waves on the major U.S. Billboard charts.

According to Billboard’s latest rankings, released on September 4, NewJeans’ Japan debut single "Supernatural" is holding strong.

The track landed at No. 100 on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart and No. 192 on the Global 200, marking an impressive 10 consecutive weeks on both charts.

Their momentum doesn’t stop there. The group’s hit single "How Sweet," which dropped in May, is still going strong. The song ranked No. 120 on the Global (excluding U.S.) chart, maintaining its position for a solid 14 weeks. To top it all off, "How Sweet" just surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, solidifying NewJeans’ global impact.

Back in Korea, NewJeans is continuing their chart-topping streak. On Melon’s August monthly chart, "How Sweet" claimed the No. 3 spot, while "Supernatural" ranked at No. 6, and "Bubble Gum" rounded out the Top 10 at No. 10. In total, 10 of the group’s songs made it onto the chart, showcasing their unstoppable popularity.

And it doesn’t stop there! On the Bugs weekly chart (for the week of August 26 to September 1), "Supernatural" regained its No. 1 position after previously dominating the top spot for six weeks straight starting in July.

With all this success, it’s no surprise that NewJeans has been nominated for 'Best Group' and 'Best K-Pop' at the upcoming 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (2024 MTV VMA) in the U.S.

NewJeans is proving themselves to be a major force in the global K-pop scene, and fans can’t wait to see what’s next for these rising superstars!

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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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