BTS's V is showing off his star power as his song "Love Me Again" has crossed an amazing 845 million streams on Spotify!

This pre-release track from V's solo album Layover hit this impressive milestone on October 2 (KST), proving his strong influence in the music world on the biggest streaming platform.

"Love Me Again" creates a dreamy vibe, enhanced by V's smooth and emotional vocals. The song stands out in K-pop, mixing a 1970s soul sound with gospel and jazz elements for a rich R&B feel.

This track is special as it is the first and only B-side song to stay on the global Spotify charts for a whole year among K-pop solo songs. Even over a year after its release, it continues to shine on the Spotify Global Chart.

The American music site Consequence of Sound even named "Love Me Again" the "Most Breathtaking Single" in their 2023 K-POP Yearbook. They praised the song for balancing pop and R&B while showcasing V's deep baritone voice.

The song is also finding success in the UK, recently topping multiple charts, including the iTunes Song Chart, Music Video Chart, Apple Music Video Chart, Tidal Video Chart, YouTube Trending Chart, YouTube Trending Music Chart, and the Deezer Song Chart. This shows that "Love Me Again" is still very popular!

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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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