BLACKPINK member Rosé has made headlines again as her collaboration with American star Bruno Mars on the song "APT." has been labeled a prohibited song for the college entrance exam.

Released on October 18, "APT." quickly gained massive popularity, hitting over 100 million views on YouTube just five days later on the 23rd.

The music video racked up 25 million views within the first 24 hours and has consistently ranked at the top of trending videos and music charts.

The catchy chorus of "Apateu, Apateu" has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide, inspiring sing-alongs in clubs and prompting a wave of challenge videos on social media. Even pop star Charlie Puth said the song "won't leave my head."

Because of its addictive nature, "APT." is now on the list of prohibited songs for the college entrance exam, which is set for November 14. This decision has raised concerns among students who need to focus during their studies.

Other well-known prohibited songs include SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong," SS501's "U R Man," and Red Velvet's "Dum Dum." Recently, Aespa's "Supernova," BIBI's "Bamyanggang," and Choi Yena's "Nemo Nemo" have also been added to the list.

Meanwhile, "APT." is a pre-release track for Rosé's upcoming solo album titled "ROSIE," which will drop on December 6. The song has already made waves in both domestic and international music markets.

Notably, Rosé became the first female solo artist from South Korea to top both the U.S. Spotify charts and the Global Spotify Daily Top Songs chart with this single.

On December 6, Rosé will release her first full solo album, which will feature a total of 12 tracks, including the title song. She has been involved in writing and composing all the songs, promising to share authentic stories through her music.

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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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