• BTS Jungkook's 'Seven (feat. Latto) - Explicit Ver.' Gets Platinum Certification in Japan

    BTS's Jungkook has scored another big achievement in Japan!

    On September 27th, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced that Jungkook's solo single "Seven (feat. Latto) - Explicit Ver." has surpassed 100 million streams, earning it a "Platinum" certification in the streaming category.

    This new certification comes after the "Clean Ver." of "Seven" received Platinum status in January, making it the second Platinum record for this hit song.

    Now, Jungkook has a total of three Platinum certifications for streaming: "Seven (feat. Latto) - Explicit Ver.," "Clean Ver.," and his solo track "Euphoria," from BTS's repackaged album LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer'.

    The RIAJ awards certifications based on the total streams of a song, with levels such as Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million streams, and Diamond for 500 million streams, issuing certifications monthly.

    Additionally, BTS's vocal line (Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) received Gold certifications for their unit song "Dimple," also from LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer', and for "Dionysus" from the mini-album MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA. With these achievements, BTS now holds 44 Gold certifications, setting the record as the foreign artist with the most such titles.

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  • Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role

    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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