BLACKPINK's ROSÉ has done it again, proving her global popularity as APT., her collaboration with Bruno Mars, takes the No. 1 spot on Hanteo Chart's country-specific rankings for the fifth week of November (November 25–December 1).

On December 6, Hanteo Chart, the world’s only real-time music chart, revealed that APT. ranked first in the U.S., Japan, and China, achieving an impressive triple crown.

In the U.S., APT. secured the top spot with a score of 9,410.27 points, marking its sixth consecutive week at No. 1. TXT’s The Name Chapter: SANCTUARY followed in second place with 5,791.18 points, and TOUR’s Last Bell rounded out the top three with 4,612.00 points.

Over in Japan, APT. dominated with a score of 16,278.46 points, followed by aespa’s Whiplash with 8,576.34 points, and MISAMO’s NEW LOOK with 6,470.92 points.

The success continued in China, where APT. claimed first place with a leading score of 24,629.40 points. BTS’s Jin came in second with Happy (24,075.10 points), and Red Velvet’s Irene secured third with Like A Flower (19,610.83 points).

Hanteo Chart’s country-specific rankings use big data to collect real-time global K-pop stats, combining album sales, digital streams, and social media activity. These rankings reflect the worldwide reach and impact of K-pop artists, and fans eagerly await the updated lists released every Friday.

Fans can dive deeper into the numbers and rankings by visiting the Hanteo Chart website or using the Whosfan app. With this incredible achievement, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars are once again proving their influence across the globe!

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently revealed the challenges of being the CEO of her own company, LLoud, and shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the struggles of managing her own business.

In a February 28th video uploaded to the YouTube channel Zip Daesung, Lisa sat down as a guest and opened up about her journey as a one-person CEO.

During the shoot, as Lisa was getting her hair touched up, Daesung casually asked, "Have you been working with this crew for a long time?" to which Lisa replied, "Over a year. Ever since I started my company." She was referring to LLoud, the agency she founded just last year.

While discussing her experiences, Lisa added, "It’s fun. Of course, there are difficult parts," but quickly shifted the conversation, jokingly saying, "Aren’t you getting touched up?"

Daesung laughed and explained that his stylist wasn’t around at the moment, "The person who does that is off work. They’ll come back later after working nearby. It’s a bit more flexible." He joked further, "But we only pay for the time they’re here, and if they’re not here, we don’t pay for that time."

Lisa responded humorously, "I don’t think that’s bad. It’s good. Then, please step out for a moment. I don’t need any touch-ups." Her playful remark lightened the mood.

The conversation turned more serious when Daesung asked, "Do you ever feel like a CEO? Do you realize how much money goes out in unexpected places? Do you think, 'Oh, the company paid for this'?"

Lisa responded honestly, saying, "The music video costs are insane. It’s no joke." She went on to explain that managing the costs for music videos can be overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business alone.

Daesung agreed, commenting, "Yeah, both for us and for BLACKPINK, there’s a certain scale we’re used to from YG. The music itself is that kind of style, right?" He then asked, "When making a music video, do you just say, 'Can you please lower the cost?'"

Lisa didn’t hesitate to answer, saying, "Yes, I always ask them to reduce it." She elaborated, "I talk about the budget and ask for help. But it always ends up exceeding the budget. We just want to do our best. We want to meet the expectations."

It’s clear that Lisa’s commitment to her work goes beyond the financials, always striving to meet high expectations despite the challenges that come with running a company.

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