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.

Source (1)

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.

Source (1)