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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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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