TWICE is showing their unstoppable power by ranking 4th on the U.S. Billboard's "Billboard 200" chart with their new album "STRATEGY".

On December 15, Billboard announced that TWICE's mini-album "STRATEGY", released on December 6, achieved an impressive 88,000 units, earning the 4th spot on the "Billboard 200" chart.

This latest achievement sets a historic record for K-pop girl groups as TWICE now has six consecutive albums in the Top 10. Their chart-topping journey includes:

• "Taste of Love" (6th in June 2021),
• "Formula of Love: O+T=<3" (3rd in November 2021),
• "BETWEEN 1&2" (3rd in August 2022),
• "READY TO BE" (2nd in March 2023),
• "With YOU-th" (1st in February 2024),
• and now "STRATEGY" at 4th!

With this, TWICE solidifies their status as a "global top girl group", breaking records and winning hearts worldwide.

TWICE’s title track "Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)" has also become a fan favorite, delivering a confident and empowering message about "winning over a loved one with clever strategies."

The members expressed their gratitude through JYP Entertainment, saying, "This album was carefully prepared to connect with more of our fans. We’re especially excited to return to music shows for the first time in 10 months."

They added, "Thank you for all the love from fans around the world. Next year, we’ll perform as a special guest at Coldplay’s concert in Korea and prepare an incredible new world tour with surprising stages. Please look forward to TWICE’s activities into 2025!"

TWICE continues to shine globally with incredible achievements. Last month, they made history as the first K-pop artists to perform on "Amazon Music Live," breaking viewership records with their electrifying stage.

To wrap up the year, TWICE will appear on Japan's famous year-end broadcast, NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" (The 75th Red and White Song Battle), marking their fifth time performing on the prestigious stage.

TWICE’s global success shows no signs of slowing down, and fans can’t wait to see what they’ll bring next!

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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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