tripleS, known as "the idol of all possibilities," has reached a "career high" with their new album Performante. According to Hanteo Chart, tripleS VV's first album, released on the 23rd, sold about 375,000 copies in its first week, setting a new record!

Right from the start, Performante made waves in the music industry by selling over 210,000 copies on its first day. This achievement marks the highest first-day sales for a girl group unit, making it a hot topic among fans and industry insiders.

This milestone is significant as tripleS VV's first-week sales more than doubled the 150,000 copies sold by the full 24-member album ASSEMBLE 24, showcasing the incredible growth of tripleS and the strong support from their global fandom, WAV.

Since launching Performante, tripleS VV has been actively promoting their title track, 'Hit The Floor.' They are delivering amazing performances on various music shows and connecting with fans through engaging content on their YouTube channel.

The album title Performante, which means "high performance" in Italian, reflects the group's desire to showcase the unique talents of VV.

The title track 'Hit The Floor' blends boom bap and high-tech dance elements. It carries an empowering message about breaking down stereotypes, especially regarding girls and appearances, and emphasizes resilience—proving that they will rise again after falling.

tripleS VV is excited to meet fans through more music programs and various content in the coming days!

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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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