BTS' Jimin has just set a new record for the longest-charting solo single on the UK Official Singles Chart.

According to the latest UK Official Chart released on September 14 (Korean time), Jimin’s solo track “Who” from his second solo album “MUSE” is now at 52nd place on the Official Singles Top 100 Chart. It has stayed on the chart for eight consecutive weeks.

Since its release on July 19, “Who” has been a strong performer, debuting at 4th place and holding its ground in the Top 100. This achievement marks Jimin’s record for the longest-charting solo single on the Official Singles Top 100 Chart, highlighting his ongoing popularity.

“Who” also had an impressive run at the top, leading the Official Singles Download Chart and the Singles Sales Chart for three weeks after its release. This week, it holds 13th place on the Download Chart and 14th place on the Sales Chart, continuing its eight-week streak.

The track is also performing well on detailed charts, ranking 63rd on the Official Audio Streaming Chart and 70th on the Streaming Chart, proving its lasting appeal.

Jimin has previously achieved notable success on the UK Official Chart. His solo debut album “FACE” saw the title track “Like Crazy” and the pre-release track “Set Me Free Pt.2” chart at 8th and 30th places, respectively. From his latest album “MUSE,” the pre-release track “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band ft. Loco” reached 46th place.

Jimin’s collaboration with Taeyang on “VIBE” hit 96th place, and the main theme song “Angel Pt.1” from the Hollywood film “Fast & Furious: Ride or Die” secured 82nd place. With “Who,” Jimin has now charted a total of six songs on the UK Official Chart, showing remarkable success as a solo artist.

On September 16, Spotify’s latest chart shows “Who” with over 120,000 streams, placing 70th on the UK Daily Top Songs Chart and maintaining its 57-day streak. On Apple Music UK, “Who” reached 1st place in the K-pop genre, 26th in the pop genre, and 54th overall, setting a new high for a K-pop solo artist.

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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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