The global girl group KATSEYE (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yoonchae), under HYBE and Geffen Records, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity on major U.S. music charts.

According to the latest U.S. Billboard chart released on October 1 (local time) for the week of October 5, KATSEYE's double title track "Touch" from their first EP *SIS (Soft Is Strong)* jumped 45 spots to reach 108th place on the *Global 200* chart. It also climbed 50 spots to rank 75th on the *Global (excluding U.S.)* chart.

Unlike the *Hot 100* chart, which combines broadcasting scores and album sales, these two charts rank the most popular songs based on streaming and digital sales (downloads) collected from over 200 regions worldwide, including the U.S. They are regarded as indicators of global popularity since they reflect the latest trends in the U.S. music market.

The album's popularity is noteworthy as well. *SIS (Soft Is Strong)* placed 33rd on the *Top Current Album Sales* chart and 35th on the *Top Album Sales* chart. KATSEYE also ranked 8th on the *Emerging Artists* chart, which targets new artists. They have made it onto all three charts for six consecutive weeks.

KATSEYE is also achieving strong results on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. "Touch" entered the *Spotify Weekly Top Songs Global* chart for the week of September 20-26, rising 28 spots to break into the top 100.

Since its initial entry at 155th last month, the song has consistently climbed the rankings. It ranked 88th on the *Daily Top Songs Global* chart for September 30.

Meanwhile, KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through the survival audition project *The Debut: Dream Academy* by HYBE and Geffen Records.

They recently completed a successful promotional tour across Asia, including Korea, the Philippines, and Japan.

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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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