Rosé is on fire! The talented singer has just made an impressive achievement by holding the #1 spot on Hanteo's country-specific charts for 10 consecutive weeks!

On January 3, the Hanteo Chart—known as the world’s only real-time music chart—revealed its rankings for the fifth week of December 2024 (covering December 23 to 29). According to the results, Rosé claimed the #1 spot on the U.S., Japan, and China country-specific charts, showing her global influence and strong presence.

In the U.S., Rosé's debut solo studio album rosie dominated the Hanteo chart with a total of 12,067.90 points, marking her 10th consecutive week at the top. Following her was TWICE's STRATEGY with 10,721.59 points in second place, while Stray Kids’ 合 (HOP) came in third with 7,383.34 points.

But it doesn’t stop there—Rosé also topped the Japan and China charts. In Japan, rosie scored an impressive 19,684.12 points to secure her fifth consecutive week at #1. TWICE's STRATEGY ranked #2 with 7,778.51 points, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Chapter of 'Star': SANCTUARY placed third with 6,574.50 points.

Over in China, rosie reigned supreme once again, topping the chart with a massive 46,822.08 points, extending her streak to five weeks at #1 across all regions. Stray Kids' 合 (HOP) followed in second place with 22,502.29 points, and TWICE’s STRATEGY came in third with 15,272.46 points.

The Hanteo country-specific charts are based on real-time big data collection, analyzing K-pop album sales, digital music performance, and social media data from around the world. These rankings are updated weekly, every Friday.

In addition to this incredible chart success, Rosé also took home the prestigious 'Song of the Year' award for her hit Apartment at the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) held in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 27.

With Rosé taking the world by storm, there's no stopping her—she’s proving herself as a global K-pop icon.

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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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