BTS' Jin has proven his solo power once again by taking over the top spots on Portugal's 'Deezer Top 100' chart.

On August 30, Jin’s solo debut track, The Astronaut, grabbed the No. 1 position on the 'Deezer Top 100 Portugal' chart. His other solo songs weren't far behind, with Abyss at No. 2, Yours at No. 3, Super Tuna at No. 4, and Tonight at No. 5. Jin managed to secure the entire Top 5, highlighting his immense popularity.

Throughout August, Jin's solo tracks consistently held top spots on the 'Deezer Top 100 Portugal' chart. The Astronaut topped the chart 11 times, showing how strong his streaming numbers are.

His other solo tracks also had their moments at the top. Tonight hit No. 1 on August 13, Abyss on August 22, and Super Tuna on August 26, proving Jin’s incredible dominance on the charts with all five of his solo tracks shining.

Earlier this June, just days before his military service ended, Jin also hit No. 1 on the 'Deezer Top Songs Jamaica' chart with The Astronaut. He had previously topped the 'Deezer Top 100 Philippines' and 'Deezer Top 100 Jamaica' charts last year in June, and he repeated that success in December by taking the No. 1 spot in the Philippines again.

Jin’s The Astronaut continues to receive love worldwide. It was even chosen as the top song on the 'BEST OF K-POP 2022' playlist by Deezer’s K-POP editor. The track, which was co-written with Coldplay, has remained popular since its release in October 2022.

As of September 6, The Astronaut has surpassed 495 million streams on Spotify and has been searched over 17.11 million times on Shazam.

With his incredible visuals and talent, Jin continues to stand out as a top solo artist, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s next for him.

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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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