• BLACKPINK's Rose proudly shows off a gift she received from Taylor Swift

    BLACKPINK member Rosé has confessed her admiration for American pop star Taylor Swift.

    On April 28, Rosé posted a photo of Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," on her social media.

    Having received the album directly from Taylor Swift, Rosé added the caption, "ready to cry to these," expressing her deep emotions.

    Previously, Rosé consistently revealed her fandom for Taylor Swift. Last September, she attended a party hosted by Taylor Swift, showcasing their friendship.

    Although fans speculated about a potential collaboration between Rosé and Taylor Swift upon learning this fact, a representative from the music industry clarified to Newsen that Rosé's attendance at the party was merely a friendly gesture and not indicative of a collaboration.

    Additionally, Rosé was spotted in February attending Taylor Swift's world tour concert at the Tokyo Dome from a VIP seat.

    Meanwhile, Rosé has renewed her contract with YG Entertainment for BLACKPINK group activities. However, unlike other members, her individual endeavors remain undisclosed.

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  • BTS's Jungkook Breaks Records as the First Asian Solo Artist with 70 Weeks on Two Billboard Global Charts

    BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

    As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

    With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

    That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

    "Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

    On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

    Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

    At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

    Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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