LE SSERAFIM (Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae) are continuing their global domination with their latest title track "CRAZY," taking over international music charts and showing no signs of slowing down.

The group's 4th mini-album title track "CRAZY" has been a chart staple, staying in Spotify's 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart for three consecutive weeks. For the period of September 13–19, the track secured the No. 100 spot, maintaining its position among the Top 100 globally.

Fans worldwide have been showing love for "CRAZY," with the song hitting the 'Weekly Top Songs' charts in 13 different countries.

The song has charted high in Taiwan (No. 9), Singapore (No. 10), Japan (No. 19), and Hong Kong (No. 20), solidifying its international appeal.

The track's streaming numbers have skyrocketed since its release, racking up over 40 million streams on Spotify in just 20 days. With this momentum, it's expected to join the coveted 100-million-stream club soon.

But the success doesn’t stop there. LE SSERAFIM has also hit new career milestones in the U.S. The group's smash hit "CRAZY" has charted on the Billboard Hot 100, marking its second consecutive week on the chart. After debuting at No. 76 on last week's chart (September 14), "CRAZY" is holding strong at No. 88 for the week of September 21.

LE SSERAFIM is the only K-pop girl group in 2024 to achieve two straight weeks on the Hot 100.

The group's success extends to the Billboard album charts as well. Their 4th mini-album "CRAZY" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 (September 14), and it's still holding strong, ranking at No. 54 on the most recent chart. In the previous week, "CRAZY" recorded their highest-ever U.S. sales with 38,000 album units sold and 9,000 SEA units (sales-equivalent streams), making it the best-selling album during the chart period.

LE SSERAFIM is also making history, becoming the first 4th-generation K-pop girl group to land three consecutive albums in the Billboard 200's Top 10. Their relentless climb up the charts is setting a new standard for the global reach of K-pop.

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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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