The duet APT. by BLACKPINK member Rosé and Bruno Mars is still creating waves worldwide!

On November 4, the U.S. Billboard chart revealed that APT. held onto the #1 spot on the Global 200 chart for a second week in a row.

The track also took the top spot on both the global chart that includes the U.S. and the one that excludes it, showing its massive international popularity.

APT. made history by becoming the first song on Billboard to reach 200 million streams in its second week, proving just how much fans everywhere are loving this song.

When it first debuted, APT. entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #8, setting a new record as the highest debut by a female K-pop artist and the first to debut within the top 10.

It also hit #2 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100, another record-breaking achievement for a female K-pop artist.

APT. is a pre-release track for Rosé’s official comeback on December 6 and will be featured on her first full album, rosie. Fans are excited to see what else she has in store!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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