BTS' V has continued to shine globally by maintaining his top spot in various popularity polls held in Japan.

From August 26 to September 1, V secured 19,075 votes in the "K-pop Male Idol Ranking" poll conducted by the Japanese idol ranking site NEHAN, earning him the title of "Most Popular K-pop Male Idol." This marks the 179th consecutive week that V has held the number one spot, maintaining the status of 'Taetaeland' even during his military service.

V also ranked first in the overall category of the "Popular Korean Male Actor Ranking" in the voting held by BIHAN, a site that delivers information on Korean actors' dramas and introduces weekly popularity rankings. In the "20s Male Actor Ranking," he received 17,747 votes, claiming first place for the 175th consecutive week.

V made his acting debut in the 2016 KBS drama Hwarang. Although he has paused his acting activities due to group commitments, fans eagerly anticipate the return of actor Kim Taehyung.

As an actor, V showcased his charm in IU's music video "Love Wins All" released last January and in his digital single FRI(END)S, which was released in March.

In Love Wins All, V impressed with a diverse range of performances, portraying everything from vulnerability, rebelliousness, boyish innocence, to strong masculinity. In FRI(END)S, he received praise for skillfully expressing contrasting emotions through subtle facial expressions, further raising expectations for his future acting career.

V continues to dominate various popularity rankings. On the K-board site, which provides information on K-culture, he has held first place for 136 consecutive weeks in the "K-pop Idol Pretty Boy Election" and the "Korean Drama Male Actor Election" in weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings. Additionally, on KPOP JUICE, a site dedicated to K-pop idol rankings and audition information, V consistently ranks first across daily, weekly, monthly, and overall cumulative periods.

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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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