NewJeans (members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein) are proving their staying power as they continue to make waves on major U.S. Billboard charts!

According to the latest update (dated September 14), their Japan debut single "Supernatural" ranked at #112 on the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart, marking an impressive 11-week streak.

But that’s not all! Their double single "How Sweet," which dropped in May, also remains strong, ranking #121 on the same chart for the 15th week in a row. It’s clear that NewJeans' global appeal is only growing stronger with time.

On the domestic front, they’re also killing it. On Melon’s weekly chart (for the period of September 2–8), "How Sweet" secured the #5 spot, while "Supernatural" followed closely at #11.

Despite being out for 3 months and 2 months respectively, these tracks continue to rank high. In fact, NewJeans have an incredible 9 songs charting on Melon right now, showing that fans are loving both their new and older releases.

The love doesn’t stop there — NewJeans' popularity is huge in Japan, too! On Spotify Japan's "Weekly Top Songs" (for the period of August 30–September 5), the group placed 7 songs on the chart. It’s safe to say their music is taking over the region!

In another major win, NewJeans has been nominated for 'Best Group' and 'Best K-Pop' at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), further cementing their global superstar status.

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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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