BTS’s Jungkook continues to show his global power on Spotify, the world’s biggest music streaming platform.

According to Spotify's chart from September 20–26, Jungkook’s first solo album GOLDEN ranked 23rd on the ‘Weekly Top Albums Global’ chart. This marks GOLDEN’s 47th week on the chart, making Jungkook the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to achieve this milestone!

Released in November last year, GOLDEN climbed 10 spots from the previous week, staying in the top 40 for 47 consecutive weeks. This shows how much fans still love the album!

Jungkook also landed two songs on the 'Weekly Top Songs Global' chart (September 20–26). His hit Seven ranked 33rd, while Standing Next to You, the title track from GOLDEN, ranked 93rd. Seven has been on the chart for 63 weeks, and Standing Next to You for 46 weeks, proving the strong impact of both songs.

Even while on his military break, Jungkook shines as a solo artist, ranking 96th on the 'Weekly Top Artists Global' chart, marking 70 weeks as the longest-charting K-pop soloist. His influence as a solo artist keeps growing worldwide!

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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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