Red Velvet Irene’s Solo Debut Album Like A Flower Surpasses 330,000 Copies in First-Week Sales, Marking Huge Success
Red Velvet’s Irene has achieved an incredible milestone with her solo debut, Like A Flower, surpassing 330,000 copies in first-week sales.
According to SM Entertainment on December 3, Irene’s first mini-album, released on November 26, sold a total of 336,805 copies during its first week, as tracked by the Hanteo Chart.
This achievement has not only made Irene top the Hanteo and Circle Chart’s Retail Album daily charts, but she has also reached #1 on iTunes Top Album charts in 23 countries worldwide and topped QQ Music’s digital album sales chart in China. It’s a remarkable success for her solo debut.
Like A Flower features eight tracks in various genres, including pop dance, ballads, R&B, band music, and acoustic styles, with the title track also named Like A Flower.
In addition, Irene will appear on Hyo's Level Up on YouTube’s Hyo's Level Up channel. She will participate in the segment A Senior Who Treats You to Good Meals on December 4.
Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role
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.
