BTS’ Jungkook has made history on Spotify, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to reach over 7 billion streams.

As of September 18, Jungkook’s Spotify profile shows a total of more than 7 billion streams across all his tracks on the platform, making him a record-setter according to the World Music Awards (WMA). He’s not only the first K-pop solo artist to hit this milestone but also the fastest Asian artist to do so.

Even though Jungkook began his military service after his debut solo album GOLDEN was released last November, he has continued to make waves as a solo artist. He averages around 9 million streams per day on Spotify.

On his Spotify account, Jungkook’s solo single “Seven” leads with over 1.89 billion streams. The collaboration track “Left and Right” follows with more than 1 billion streams, while the title track “Standing Next to You” from GOLDEN has surpassed 880 million streams.

His second solo single “3D” has accumulated over 650 million streams, and the FIFA World Cup soundtrack “Dreamers” has reached over 430 million streams. Additionally, the webtoon OST “Stay Alive” has exceeded 310 million streams.

Jungkook now holds the record for having the most songs with over 700 million streams by any Asian solo artist, with three tracks achieving this milestone. He also leads with the highest number of songs with over 100 million streams for a K-pop solo artist, totaling 18 tracks.

Moreover, Jungkook has released three songs that have surpassed 1 billion streams each: “Seven,” “Left and Right,” and “Euphoria.” “Seven” has become the fastest song by an Asian artist to exceed 1.89 billion streams and the first K-pop solo track to do so.

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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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