BTS member Jungkook continues to show his strong solo success with his hit song Standing Next to You in the UK.

For the week of September 13 to 19, Jungkook’s Standing Next to You made an impressive comeback on the UK’s "Official Singles Downloads Chart," re-entering at No. 11.

It also jumped back to No. 12 on the "Official Singles Sales Chart," proving its lasting popularity. The song has now stayed on these charts for 16 weeks straight.

Jungkook’s solo album GOLDEN, which features Standing Next to You, also made its way back to the "Physical Albums Chart" at No. 100 for the week of August 23 to 29, marking its 20th week on the chart.

When Standing Next to You first came out in November last year, it achieved great success, hitting No. 1 on the "Official Singles Downloads Chart" and No. 2 on the "Official Singles Sales Chart."

It also debuted at No. 6 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart Top 100, staying on the list for 11 weeks.

Jungkook's song has been a big hit around the world, debuting at No. 5 on the US Billboard "Hot 100" and staying there for 19 weeks.

It even claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s "Global 200" and "Global Excl. US" charts, remaining there for 38 and 44 weeks, respectively.

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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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