TWICE’s Nayeon is making waves in the K-pop world with her successful solo career, and now she’s celebrating a major achievement! Her performance video for the hit track "POP!" has just surpassed an incredible 100 million views on YouTube, adding to her already impressive list of accomplishments.

The "POP!" performance video, which was released as part of Nayeon’s solo debut mini-album IM NAYEON on June 28, 2022, hit the 100 million view mark on December 19 at around noon. JYP Entertainment took to social media to share their excitement, posting a celebratory image to thank fans for their ongoing love and support.

This performance video, known for its catchy tune and Nayeon’s bright and lively charm, has captivated fans worldwide. Along with the music video, which has also crossed 200 million views, Nayeon’s solo debut continues to shine.

But that’s not all! TWICE as a group has now surpassed 100 million views for 24 of their music videos, including hits like "OOH-AHH하게," "SET ME FREE," and their English singles "The Feels" and "MOONLIGHT SUNRISE." With this, they’ve earned the title of the female K-pop group with the most music videos over 100 million views globally.

Nayeon has also made a mark this year with her second mini album NA, which brought a new side of her to fans. The title track "ABCD" gave a fresh, confident vibe, and the album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart on June 29, 2023. This made it her second consecutive top 10 entry as a solo artist, following IM NAYEON.

TWICE’s global influence keeps growing, and their accomplishments are not going unnoticed. On December 18, Billboard ranked them 5th in their "Top 10 K-pop Artist Tour Revenue of 2024" list, making them the highest-ranking female K-pop artist. This follows their successful fifth world tour, TWICE 5TH WORLD TOUR 'READY TO BE', which brought unforgettable stadium performances to places like Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and Kanagawa Nissan Stadium.

Moreover, TWICE’s 14th mini album STRATEGY, released on December 6, ranked 4th on the Billboard 200 chart for the week of December 21, continuing their streak of six consecutive albums in the top 10 since 2021. And if that wasn’t enough, TWICE will also perform at Japan’s prestigious NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the fifth time on December 31.

With Nayeon leading the way with her solo success and TWICE’s global dominance, 2024 is already shaping up to be another unforgettable year for the group!

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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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