BLACKPINK's Rosé recently appeared on KBS 2TV's The Seasons - Lee Young Ji's Rainbow, where she surprised fans with a special performance and shared some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.

The episode, which aired on the 29th, also featured the bands SORAN, ROSE (Rosé), Kyuhyun, and Yang Da Il. The first guest, the band SORAN, kicked off the show with their hit Ga-eul Moki, getting the audience excited with their lively performance. Guitarist Lee Tae Wook also shared a surprising story about working with the YG girl group BabyMonster, revealing that a composer reached out to him after watching the show.

Next, Rosé made her debut appearance on KBS, performing APT. from the audience seats. The song, which gained global attention thanks to her collaboration with Bruno Mars, broke multiple records, including 100 million streams within seven days and 300 million views within just six hours of the music video release. Rosé revealed that the song was initially rejected but later secretly added it back, and it was chosen for the project.

When asked about Bruno Mars, whom she calls an "older brother," Rosé described him as "thankful but annoying... a tsundere style." Lee Young Ji, impressed by their chemistry, joked that they looked like a cute sibling duo. Rosé also performed a perfect rendition of Bruno Mars’ Too Good To Say Goodbye, shouting "Bruno~ I did it!" afterward in a playful moment. She also dedicated a performance of Because I Love You by the late Yoo Jae Ha to her parents, thanking them for helping her achieve her dreams. Rosé closed her segment with her new song Number One Girl, which reflects the struggles she faced when reading hateful comments late at night.

Following Rosé, Kyuhyun of Super Junior joined the show and performed his new song Unending Days, setting a cold winter mood. During the talk segment, Kyuhyun showed off his impressive language skills, greeting the audience in Chinese, Japanese, English, and even Indonesian. He also shared that his new album includes almost every genre except hip-hop. When Lee Young Ji jokingly asked him to rap, Kyuhyun surprised everyone by performing a fast-paced rap, showing off his "Rap Kyuhyun" side.

The final segment of the episode, Rainbow, featured singer Yang Da Il, known for his emotional ballads like Sorry and Confession. He was introduced as a "bodybuilder" thanks to his impressive physique, showing that there's more to him than just his music.

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BOYNEXTDOOR, the rising boy group, has been recognized for their growing popularity in Japan, winning an award for their impressive buzz.

On December 4th, Yahoo Japan revealed the winners of the "Yahoo! Search Awards 2024," and BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Riu, Myeongjaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, Unhak) was chosen in the "Next Break" category. They are the only overseas male artists to win this year, marking a significant achievement.

The "Yahoo! Search Awards" ranks individuals, works, and products that have seen a big jump in searches, based on data from Yahoo Japan. Known as a prestigious, nationally recognized award, it holds a lot of weight and is seen as a reliable indicator of local popularity.

The "Next Break" category is for artists who are expected to see a sharp increase in searches, based on last year’s data. Yahoo Japan explained, "BOYNEXTDOOR debuted in Japan with their single 'AND' in July and quickly gained attention at music festivals like 'SUMMER SONIC 2024.' They became popular not only through music programs and variety shows but also by appearing on many magazine covers, causing a surge in searches."

The group has seen a big rise in popularity in Japan. Their debut single "AND" earned them the Japan Record Association Gold Disk "Platinum" certification (over 250,000 copies sold).

They also topped the Oricon weekly charts with their mini-album 19.99, which was released in September, taking two number-one spots. Additionally, they are continuing to gain attention and have been included in TV Asahi's prestigious year-end program, Music Station SUPER LIVE 2024.

As the "hottest group" right now, BOYNEXTDOOR’s next big milestone is their first solo tour. They will kick off BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.1 on December 14–15 at the Incheon Inspire Arena, and will perform in 13 cities, including six in Japan where fans are eagerly awaiting their arrival.

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