BTS's V is receiving lots of love in the Philippines for his music videos. V’s music video for "FRI(END)S" and his appearance in IU's "Love Wins All" have been chosen as part of Billboard Philippines' "10 Best Music Videos of 2024," showing his strong global popularity.

Billboard Philippines recently released their list of the top 10 best music videos of 2024, highlighting some of the most artistic and visually stunning videos of the year.

V's "FRI(END)S" and his performance in IU’s "Love Wins All" made it to the list alongside other global stars like Sabrina Carpenter with "Please, Please, Please" and Ariana Grande’s "We Can’t Be Friends."

Billboard Philippines praised V's "FRI(END)S" music video, saying, "In a world full of love-themed videos, the opening scene, where V is frustrated by the couples around him, feels refreshing. The storyline is captivating, and the cinematography is top-notch. You’ll want to pause at every moment to take in all the details." They also praised V’s storytelling and the stunning visuals in the video.

For the "Love Wins All" music video, they said, "V and IU show fear as they try to escape from a powerful cube that’s destroying everything. The cute photo booth scenes and the romantic ballroom dance make the video enchanting. Even though there’s no dialogue and it’s less than five minutes long, the story is deeply moving." Billboard Philippines also pointed out V’s amazing acting, saying he conveyed the emotions perfectly through his facial expressions.

The "FRI(END)S" music video is also nominated for the 'Best Pop International' category at the 2024 UK Music Video Awards (UKMVA), which recognizes outstanding music videos. Being nominated for this award is a testament to the high quality and creativity of the video.

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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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