BLACKPINK has hit another major milestone!

The girl group's music video for 'As If It's Your Last' has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube. According to YG Entertainment, the video reached this impressive number at 10:46 PM on September 14.

This new record comes about 7 years and 3 months after the video first dropped on June 22, 2017. It's also just over a year since the video hit 1.3 billion views. Despite its age, the video continues to gain popularity.

With this achievement, BLACKPINK now has 5 music videos with over 1.4 billion views. Their other videos with similar milestones include 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' (2.2 billion views), 'Kill This Love' (2 billion views), 'BOOMBAYAH' (1.7 billion views), and the 'How You Like That' dance practice video (1.6 billion views).

'As If It's Your Last' is known for its catchy beats and romantic lyrics, making it a fan favorite.

In addition to this achievement, BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel leads the way with the highest number of subscribers among global artists, boasting over 94.8 million subscribers. Their total content views have also exceeded 36.7 billion.

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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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