Actor Kim Beom is stepping onto the stage with his first musical, 'Gentleman's Guide.' On the 4th, King Kong by Starship, his agency, unveiled behind-the-scenes stills from Kim Beom's profile shoot for the musical.

Known for his roles in various dramas like tvN's 'Tale of the Nine-Tailed,' JTBC's 'Law School,' and tvN's 'Ghost Doctor,' Kim Beom has showcased his versatility across different genres from fantasy to romance.

Kim Beom's leap into musical theater has sparked keen interest. 'Gentleman's Guide' is set in early 1900s London, telling the tale of Monty Navarro, a young man who discovers he's eighth in line to an aristocratic family and plots to eliminate those ahead of him to claim the earldom.

In this production, Kim Beom will mesmerize audiences with his portrayal of Monty Navarro's intriguing transformation.

The released photos depict Kim Beom embodying a character akin to a painting, setting high expectations. His eyes reflect Monty's determination to secure his place as heir, while his suave smile exudes the earl's composed demeanor.

Despite it being his first musical profile shoot, Kim Beom's professionalism shone through, impressing the on-site staff with his quick adaptation and remarkable shots.

'Gentleman's Guide' will run at Gwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall from June 6th to October 20th.

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars are proving their unstoppable power on the charts! Their song APT. is still going strong on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing back up to No. 6 on the latest chart.

According to Billboard on March 4 (local time), APT. moved up one spot from last week’s No. 7 to No. 6 on the March 8, 2025 Billboard Hot 100. This marks an incredible 19-week streak in the Top 10, proving its massive popularity.

The song, originally released in October 2024, also continues to dominate global charts. It’s holding strong at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart!

APT. was pre-released ahead of Rosé’s first full-length album, rosie, which dropped on December 6, 2024. Since its release, the song has been unstoppable, even peaking at No. 2 on the Hot 100 on January 28—marking Rosé’s highest charting solo song to date!

Over in the UK, APT. also made a huge impact, sitting at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart for five straight weeks! Meanwhile, Rosé’s album rosie made history, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, setting a new record for the highest-ranking K-pop female artist on the chart.

With APT. still dominating the charts, fans are wondering—can Rosé finally take that No. 1 spot on the Hot 100?

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