BTS Jungkook's solo song "Standing Next to You" has just crossed an amazing milestone, hitting over 150 million views on its music video! The video, which was released on November 3, has captivated fans and reached 151.31 million views as of 6 AM on October 9.

This achievement of 150 million views came about six months after the music video first surpassed 100 million, showing just how popular and loved Jungkook is around the world.

The music video is a visual treat, featuring stunning cinematic scenes and incredible performances by Jungkook and his dancers. The vintage vibe, combined with Jungkook's expressive gestures and high energy, keeps fans hooked and excited throughout the video.

"Standing Next to You" made a big splash when it topped YouTube's "Global Weekly Popular Music Video" and "Global Weekly Popular Songs" charts from November 3 to 9, highlighting its explosive popularity. The performance video for the song also racked up over 44 million views, and the Usher remix version hit over 56 million views!

However, fans felt a bit disappointed recently when The New Yorker revealed that Jungkook was offered a chance to perform "Standing Next to You" with Usher at the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show but couldn’t accept due to his military service obligations. The Super Bowl Halftime Show is a major event known for featuring top-tier stars, which shows just how big Jungkook has become in the global music scene.

Jungkook’s performance could have joined the ranks of legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga. Fans worldwide expressed their sadness about this missed opportunity, but they also celebrated Jungkook's status as a global pop star.

"Standing Next to You" debuted at 6th on the UK Official Singles Chart and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. In the Billboard Hot 100, it entered at 5th place and stayed on the chart for 19 weeks, making a huge impact. The song also topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global (excluding the U.S.) charts, achieving 42 and 48 weeks on the charts, respectively.

On Spotify, the song has exceeded 930 million streams and is nearing 1 billion. It even made it onto the Grammy Awards' list of “15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm,” and was praised as an “eternal hit that will stand the test of time for years to come.” It also found a spot on the Los Angeles Times list of “The 100 Best Songs of 2023.”

With these accomplishments, "Standing Next to You" clearly shows that Jung Kook is not just a K-pop star but a global sensation.

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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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