LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, Hong Eunchae) is reaching new heights, dominating two of the world’s biggest pop charts with their latest release.

After finishing promotions for their 4th mini-album CRAZY on MBC's Show! Music Core on September 14, the group delivered a powerful performance of their title track, dressed in sleek black suits.

Even though their music show promotions are over, fans can still look forward to seeing LE SSERAFIM perform CRAZY at university festivals. They’ll be appearing at Sogang University on September 27th, Gwangju University on September 30th, and Hoseo University’s Asan campus and Dongmyung University on October 1st and 2nd.

Since releasing CRAZY on August 30, LE SSERAFIM has been achieving amazing results. The album and title track made a big impact in the U.S., entering Billboard’s latest charts (dated September 14).

CRAZY ranked 7th on the Billboard 200 and 76th on the Hot 100, making them the highest-ranking K-pop girl group on the Hot 100 this year. They previously charted at 99th with EASY and now hit 76th with CRAZY, showing steady growth.

The song also hit a career-best on the UK Official Charts, debuting at 83rd and staying in the top 100 for two weeks.

LE SSERAFIM’s success is catching attention worldwide. They performed at the Pre-Show of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and won the PUSH Performance of the Year. They’ve also appeared on CBS’s The Late Show With Stephen Colbert YouTube series "Late Show Me Music" and took part in a special lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building.

With media outlets like Billboard, Variety, and Vogue following their every move, it’s clear that LE SSERAFIM’s global popularity is only growing!

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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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