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Rose Tops Billboard’s Global Charts for 3rd Consecutive Week with ‘APT.’

Rose Tops Billboard’s Global Charts for 3rd Consecutive Week with ‘APT.’

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — BLACKPINK’s Rose has claimed U.S. Billboard’s global charts for the third consecutive week with “APT.,” her collaborative single with American pop star Bruno Mars. Billboard said on social media platform X on Monday (U.S. time) that the song maintained the top position on both the Billboard Global 200 and [...]

Rose Tops Billboard’s Global Charts for 2nd Consecutive Week with ‘APT.’

Rose Tops Billboard’s Global Charts for 2nd Consecutive Week with ‘APT.’

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — BLACKPINK’s Rose has claimed U.S. Billboard’s global charts for the second consecutive week with “APT.,” her collaborative single with American pop star Bruno Mars. Billboard said on social media platform X on Monday (U.S. time) that the song secured No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and the [...]

Rose’s ‘APT.’ Lands at 8th on Billboard Hot 100, Highest for K-pop Female Artist

Rose’s ‘APT.’ Lands at 8th on Billboard Hot 100, Highest for K-pop Female Artist

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Girl group BLACKPINK’s Rose reached No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, “APT.,” featuring Bruno Mars, setting a new record for the highest-ranking song by a K-pop female artist. Billboard announced on social platform X on Tuesday that “APT.” had broken into the top [...]

Korean Students Avoid ‘Earworm Songs’ as College Entrance Exam Looms

Korean Students Avoid ‘Earworm Songs’ as College Entrance Exam Looms

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, high school senior Nam, 18, is doing everything possible to avoid listening to “APT.,” the new collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars. Despite the song’s global success, with its infectious melody and repetitive lyrics captivating listeners worldwide, Nam sees it as something best kept at arm’s [...]

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Goes Viral, Tops Global Charts

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Goes Viral, Tops Global Charts

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A Korean drinking game-inspired collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars has become a global sensation, with their new single “APT.” reaching significant milestones in record time.  The music video, featuring the duo playing the traditional Korean drinking game “apateu” (meaning apartment in Korean) and Mars enthusiastically shouting [...]