BTS’ V has reached a huge milestone with his track ‘Love Me Again,’ surpassing 800 million streams on Spotify.

Released as a pre-release track from V’s solo album Layover, ‘Love Me Again’ hit the 800 million mark on September 10. It’s now the first K-Pop B-side song to reach this incredible achievement.

Not only is ‘Love Me Again’ the first B-side track by a K-Pop solo artist to make it to global Spotify charts for a year, but it’s also topping the iTunes charts in 102 countries right now.

The song combines 1970s soul with gospel and jazz, offering a rich R&B experience. With V’s smooth and emotional vocals, ‘Love Me Again’ creates a dreamy atmosphere and stands out in the K-Pop scene.

V’s soulful R&B vocals have caught attention, earning him a spot in Billboard’s ‘2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.’ American music media outlet Consequence of Sound named ‘Love Me Again’ the ‘Most Stunning Single’ in their ‘2023 K-Pop Yearbook,’ praising its blend of pop and R&B sounds and V’s deep baritone.

V’s solo album Layover, which includes ‘Love Me Again,’ has also been a hit, topping the iTunes ‘Album Chart’ in 108 countries.

Even a year after its release, Layover continues to perform well, ranking in the Top 200 of Apple Music’s album charts in 30 countries. The upcoming LP version of Layover has created a lot of excitement.

In the U.S., the album has sold out at Tower Records online store, Record Stop, and Target. In the UK, it’s out of stock at the BTS official store, Polydor, Record Store UK, and The Sound of Vinyl.

In Japan, the BTS official store, Universal Music Japan, and Record Stop have also reported sellouts. In Canada, Amuse Ground and LIGHTUPK store have seen similar sold-out 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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