BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars have reached an impressive milestone! Their duet song "APT." has achieved 100 million streams on Spotify just one week after its release. On the 25th, Rosé's agency, The Black Label, confirmed this exciting news.

"Apt." was released on November 18 as a pre-release single for Rosé's upcoming full-length album, rosie, set to drop on December 6. This track made history by becoming the fastest song for a K-pop female solo artist to reach 100 million streams and the second-fastest overall among K-pop artists!

The song quickly took over the real-time and daily charts on popular music sites in Korea like Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe, achieving a "PAK" (Perfect All Kill).

It also claimed the top spot on Spotify's U.S. chart and dominated the iTunes charts in 40 different regions, proving to be a global hit!

Additionally, "APT." hit number one on QQ Music, China's biggest music platform, showing its popularity not just in Korea but across the Americas and Asia.

With this achievement, Rosé became the first female solo artist from Korea to top the U.S. Spotify chart and the global Spotify Top Songs chart.

The music video for "APT.," featuring Bruno Mars, caught a lot of attention with its fun visuals. It reached over 25 million views within just 24 hours and hit 100 million views in five days! The video consistently topped trending lists in both South Korea and the United States, showcasing its strong impact on the global music scene.

"Apt." is inspired by the Korean game "Apartment Game," which Rosé loves. She shared, "The 'Apartment Game' is one of my favorite games; it’s simple, fun, and perfect for lifting the mood. One night in the studio, I taught the staff how to play the game, and seeing everyone enjoy it inspired me to start working on the song, which was completed when Bruno Mars joined in."

Rosé's upcoming album, rosie, will feature a total of 12 tracks, including the title song. Rosé was heavily involved in writing and composing all the songs on the album, sharing her personal stories in a more honest and intimate way. Fans can't wait to hear it!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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