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Lisa Claims Two Awards, Jimin Wins K-pop at MTV EMA 2024

Lisa Claims Two Awards, Jimin Wins K-pop at MTV EMA 2024

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — BLACKPINK’s Lisa has received two awards at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, the awards’ organizer said. The Thai rapper-singer won Best Collaboration for “New Woman,” her hit solo collaboration single with Spanish singer Rosalia, and Biggest Fans during the annual awards ceremony held in Manchester, Britain, on Sunday [...]

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 [...]

BLACKPINK’s ‘Pink Venom’ Surpasses 900 Mln YouTube Views

BLACKPINK’s ‘Pink Venom’ Surpasses 900 Mln YouTube Views

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The music video for K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” topped 900 million views on YouTube on Friday, the group’s agency said. “Pink Venom” is the prereleased track off the quartet’s second full-length album, “Born Pink,” released in 2022. YG Entertainment said the song’s music video hit the milestone [...]