BTS’s Jin continues to show his global influence by securing the top spot in both the weekly and monthly rankings on MY1PICK.

For the 4th week of September (September 23 to September 29), Jin earned a total of 6,063,498 hearts in the "K-POP Individual Category," landing him in first place in the weekly rankings once again.

From the 5th week of February to the 4th week of September, Jin has held the No. 1 spot for 31 consecutive weeks. This incredible streak shows the strength of his fanbase and his strong presence in the K-pop world.

On top of his weekly win, Jin also received 25,273,200 hearts throughout the month, putting him at No. 1 in the monthly rankings for September. This marks his 9th consecutive month as the monthly champion in the “K-POP Individual Category” on MY1PICK.

As a reward for his win, an outdoor ad featuring Jin will be displayed on Yeouido Olympic-daero for seven days.

With his consistent victories in both weekly and monthly charts, Jin has cemented his place as an unbeatable star on MY1PICK.

Jin has also ranked first in several themed polls, including "The Star Most Likely to Be a Filial Child," "The Star Who Feels Like Home," and "The Star You Can’t Help But Fall for at First Sight."

Recently, Jin was chosen as the global ambassador for Laneige, a global beauty brand under Amorepacific, and the response has been very positive. Since completing his military service, Jin has been busy, continuing to showcase his popularity through his variety show Run Jin Run, which airs every Tuesday. Fans are also eagerly waiting for his upcoming solo album.

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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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