BTS member Jungkook just hit another huge milestone on the U.S. Billboard charts with his hit song “Seven,” making history once again!

According to Billboard’s latest chart update (as of September 28), Jungkook’s solo track “Seven” ranked 80th on the 'Global 200' chart.

The song, which came out in July last year, has now spent an impressive 62 consecutive weeks on the chart, making it the longest-charting song by an Asian solo artist.

On the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart, “Seven” grabbed the 45th spot, marking its 62nd straight week on that chart as well. This proves how much love Jungkook continues to receive from fans worldwide.

But that’s not all! Jungkook’s other solo song, “Standing Next to You,” also made waves, coming in at 170th on the 'Global 200' chart and 107th on the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart, staying on both charts for over 40 weeks.

"Seven" had previously topped both the 'Global 200' and 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' charts, holding the No. 1 spot for 9 weeks on the 'Global (Excl. U.S.)' chart and 7 weeks on the 'Global 200' chart.

It set a record as the first and longest-running song by an Asian artist to stay at the top of both charts for 7 weeks straight.

Jungkook also made history as the first solo artist to have three or more songs hit No. 1 on both charts in a single year, showing just how powerful his music and global fanbase truly are!

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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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