BTS member Jungkook continues to dominate the U.S. Billboard charts with his solo songs climbing back up the rankings.

According to the latest Billboard update (October 5), Jungkook's hit single "Seven" is now at #78 on the Global 200 chart and #40 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart. It has impressively stayed on both charts for 63 consecutive weeks, proving it's still a global favorite.

Released in July last year, "Seven" has set a new record as the longest-charting song by an Asian solo artist on the Global 200, staying on the list for 63 weeks straight.

Jungkook’s other song, "Standing Next to You," is also making waves, ranking at #156 on the Global 200 for 41 weeks and #94 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart for 47 weeks. Both songs have seen a rise in their rankings, once again proving Jungkook's massive global influence.

Earlier, "Seven," "Standing Next to You," and "3D" all hit #1 on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts. "Seven" topped the Global (Excl. U.S.) for nine weeks straight and led the Global 200 for seven weeks, setting a historic record for an Asian artist.

Jungkook has now charted for 192 weeks on the Global 200 and 238 weeks on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, becoming the first solo artist ever to have three or more songs rank #1 on both charts within a single year.

Jungkook also made history on Billboard’s Hot 100 with "Seven" debuting at #1 and "Standing Next to You" at #5. His track record continues to grow, solidifying his place as one of the biggest global pop stars.

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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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