BLACKPINK's Rosé is on fire! After winning the 'Song of the Year' award at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), her hit single "APT." (Apartment) has made a jaw-dropping rise on the charts, shaking things up globally!

On January 7, Rosé's "APT." surged up an astonishing 29 spots to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of January 11, 2025. This incredible rebound follows its previous position at No. 34, and now it's back in the Top 5! The song continues to make waves, not just in the U.S., but globally.

In addition to its massive rise on the Hot 100, "APT." also grabbed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 and the Global (excluding U.S.) charts, showing Rosé's immense international popularity.

Just a week earlier, on January 4, 2025, the song was at No. 34, marking its 10th consecutive week on the chart. Meanwhile, Rosé's first solo album, rosie, which features "APT.," held steady at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, despite a slight drop from the previous week.

Across the pond in the UK, "APT." jumped a whopping 26 spots to land at No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Chart, continuing its 11-week streak. The song first entered the chart at No. 4 and has been climbing ever since, now reaching its highest position.

The momentum doesn’t stop there—"APT." also took the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Singles Top 50 Chart in Australia during the first week of 2025, marking a 7-position rise from No. 8. This is a major milestone, with the song now in its 11th week on the chart!

Rosé’s success has been undeniable, and her hard work paid off when she took home the 'Song of the Year' award at the AAA 2024 held in Bangkok on December 27, 2024. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude, saying, "I’m honored and grateful to receive such a big award for 'Song of the Year' at 'AAA.' I want to thank all the staff and friends who worked hard on my first full album rosie, and most importantly, thank you to our number ones, I love you all."

"APT." is the pre-release single from Rosé's highly-anticipated album rosie, and it was inspired by the popular 'Apartment Game' in Korea. Rosé herself played a key role in producing the track, further showcasing her talents as an artist.

With all these accomplishments, it's clear that Rosé's reign is far from over—fans around the world can't wait to see what’s next!

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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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