Rosé has officially taken over the Hanteo national charts, claiming the top spot in all categories for the first week of January!

On January 10th, Hanteo Chart, the world’s only real-time music chart, revealed its TOP 30 rankings for the U.S., Japan, and China, covering the period from December 30, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Rosé’s first solo full-length album, rosie, dominated every category, making her the queen of this week’s charts.

In the U.S. category, rosie earned a whopping 20,340.69 points, keeping Rosé at number one for an incredible 11 consecutive weeks! Coming in second was Stray Kids' 合 (HOP) with 19,445.31 points, while TWICE’s STRATEGY followed closely with 16,588.94 points in third.

Rosé’s reign didn’t stop there. In Japan, rosie stayed at number one for the 6th consecutive week, scoring 12,158.81 points. NCT Dream’s DREAMSCAPE and TWICE’s STRATEGY secured second and third with 8,915.97 and 5,389.02 points, respectively.

In China, Rosé once again topped the charts with her hit APT., a collaboration with Bruno Mars. The track earned a jaw-dropping 41,705.07 points, taking the crown across all categories. Stray Kids’ 合 (HOP) and aespa’s Whiplash followed in second and third, scoring 16,491.63 and 14,064.24 points.

Hanteo’s national charts are powered by cutting-edge big data technology, tracking global K-pop trends in real time. These rankings combine album sales, digital streams, and social media buzz, delivering a complete picture of K-pop’s worldwide impact. Rankings are updated every Friday.

Rosé also recently made headlines for winning the "Song of the Year" award in the Singer category at the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024), held in Bangkok on December 27.

In a heartfelt video message, Rosé said, “I’m so honored and thankful to receive the Song of the Year award at the AAA. Thank you to everyone who worked hard on my first full album, rosie. And to my Number Ones, I love and appreciate you the most!”

APT., the pre-release single from rosie, is inspired by Korea’s popular "Apartment Game." Rosé actively participated in the song’s creation, adding her unique touch to the project.

With her unstoppable chart performance and global fan love, Rosé continues to prove why she’s one of the biggest stars in the K-pop world.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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