NewJeans is proving their lasting popularity on the US Billboard charts, showing their global influence.

According to Billboard's latest update (September 21), NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) ranked 140th on the 'Global (Excl. US)' chart with their double single How Sweet and its title track, which came out in May. The song has stayed on the chart for 16 weeks in a row.

Their Japanese debut single Supernatural, released in June, ranked 135th on the 'Global (Excl. US)' chart, marking its 12th consecutive week.

NewJeans also made waves on local charts. On Melon's weekly chart (September 9 to 15), How Sweet was 7th, and Supernatural was 12th, with 9 of their songs appearing on the chart overall.

On Bugs' weekly chart, Supernatural went up to 4th place, and How Sweet took 8th. Another track from How Sweet, called Bubble Gum, rose 5 spots to land at 17th.

NewJeans kept fans entertained during the Chuseok holiday with fun content like "Chuseok Small Talk," "Chuseok Greetings," and a behind-the-scenes look at their Chuseok photoshoot on their YouTube channel.

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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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