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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KBS is getting ready to shake up its 2025 spring variety lineup, and one of the most talked-about shows is Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile!

On March 7, KBS held a press conference at the KBS International Conference Room in Yeouido, Seoul, to introduce its upcoming variety programs. Several CPs (chief producers) attended the event, including Park Seok-hyung, who is directing Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile.

During the event, CP Park Seok-hyung explained why Park Bo Gum was chosen as the host. "Having Park Bo Gum as the MC was a bit of a challenge for us. Respect is crucial in a music talk show, and we felt that Park Bo Gum, with his deep love for music, would be able to communicate well with musicians."

This decision is a big first for KBS—until now, the network’s signature music talk show, The Seasons, has always been hosted by singers.

Now, with an actor like Park Bo Gum taking the lead, the show is expected to bring a new and refreshing vibe to the genre.

Alongside Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile, KBS is bringing back some beloved shows and exciting new programs:

Kang Ho Dong will return as the host of Study and Nolbu, a quiz talk show for parents and children.

The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room, which ran for seven years starting in 2018, is making a comeback.

Ballunteer will feature former soccer star Lee Young-pyo and singer Lee Chan-won as they take on hilarious futsal challenges.

Actress Lee Min-jung will host Going and Coming Lee Min-jung, a wholesome rural reality show where she sells goods with other actors.

Meanwhile, KBS’s legendary comedy show Gag Concert is officially returning on March 16, moving to prime time on Sundays at 9:20 PM KST.

Here’s when you can catch these exciting new and returning shows:
Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile – Every Friday at 10 PM KST, starting March 14
Gag Concert – March 16 (Sundays at 9:20 PM KST)
Study and Nolbu – March 31 (Mondays at 9:50 PM KST)
The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room – April 3 (Thursdays at 8:30 PM KST)
Going and Coming Lee Min-jung – May 23 (Fridays at 10 PM KST)

With Park Bo Gum stepping into a brand-new challenge as a music talk show MC, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will rise to the occasion and bring something fresh to KBS’s long-running series.

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