BTS's Jin is making waves in unexpected places! His hit song "Running Wild" made a surprise appearance during one of America’s biggest NFL broadcasts, leaving fans excited and proud.

On September 15 (local time), "Running Wild" was played during the prime-time NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions, aired on CBS. NFL football is the most popular sport in the U.S., and the league’s broadcasts are a huge deal, making this a significant moment for Jin. Hearing the beautiful melody and Jin’s strong vocals during a high-energy game was the perfect mix, showing how his music appeals to a global audience.

Even top industry professionals have noticed the impact of music on sports broadcasts. According to The New York Times through The Athletic, CBS NFL producer Jim Rikhoff prioritizes music in his shows. Every week, he and his team carefully select tracks to enhance the viewing experience, and clearly, "Running Wild" was a standout choice for this event.

But that’s not all — Jin’s recent solo album Happy, released on November 15, has been breaking records everywhere! The album’s title track, "Running Wild," became a TikTok sensation, with over 1.7 million videos using the song in just 10 days. It now ranks as the second most-used song by a Korean male solo artist on the platform, right after Shaun's "Way Back Home."

Happy has also achieved massive success on the charts. It recorded the third-highest first-week sales for a K-pop soloist on Japan’s Oricon chart, proving Jin's worldwide influence. Fans from South Korea, the U.S., Japan, and beyond can’t get enough of his music.

From dominating sports broadcasts to topping charts, Jin is showing everyone why he’s truly a global superstar. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented artist!

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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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