BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) is proving his unmatched global popularity as he enters the U.S. Billboard's 'Hot 100' chart with a Christmas carol.

On December 17, Billboard announced that "White Christmas (with V of BTS)", a collaboration between V and legendary singer Bing Crosby, has secured the 93rd spot on the 'Hot 100' chart for the week of December 21.

This comes just one week after his duet "Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)" also made its way onto the same chart.

V’s winter releases are showing impressive results as they all continue to enter the 'Hot 100.' Last week, "Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo Shin)", released on November 29, ranked 99th despite strong competition from classic holiday carols.

With this new achievement, V now has six solo songs that have entered the Billboard 'Hot 100,' proving his unstoppable charm as a solo artist.

In 2023 alone, three of his songs—"FRI(END)S," "Winter Ahead," and "White Christmas"—have charted.

What makes this even more remarkable is that V achieved all of this without any official promotions, highlighting his strong influence and talent.

Released on December 6, "White Christmas (with V of BTS)" is a reinterpretation of Bing Crosby's iconic 1942 hit "White Christmas."

Known as one of the most beloved Christmas songs in history, the track receives a fresh touch with V's warm and soulful baritone voice, perfectly blending with the timeless melody.

Fans around the world are praising this collaboration for its emotional depth and beautiful harmony.

V continues to win hearts globally with his unique artistry and soothing vocals, making this holiday season extra special for fans.

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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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