LE SSERAFIM is making big waves globally with their latest hit!

The group’s title track “CRAZY” from their fourth mini album has achieved impressive milestones. For the first time, the song has made it onto the UK Official Singles Chart, debuting at 83rd place on September 6.

In the US, “CRAZY” has set a new record on Spotify’s 'Weekly Top Songs US' chart, reaching its highest-ever position at 83rd place. From August 30 to September 5, the track was streamed over 3.36 million times in the US alone, surpassing their previous record set by “EASY,” which had 2.89 million streams.

The song has been consistently popular, with over 440,000 daily streams since its release. Spotify, a major player in global streaming, reflects this strong performance on Billboard’s charts.

Globally, “CRAZY” also made waves, with approximately 13.86 million streams on Spotify’s 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart, landing at 58th place. The track has charted in 21 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, and Canada.

In the UK, “CRAZY” not only made its debut but also achieved notable rankings. It placed 14th in ‘Single Downloads’ and 15th in ‘Single Sales,’ a significant improvement from their previous track “EASY.”

These achievements highlight LE SSERAFIM’s growing presence in the global pop scene and their expanding influence across major music markets.

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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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