BLACKPINK’s Rosé has done it again! Her global hit APT. with Bruno Mars has officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, setting a new record.

On January 31, THEBLACKLABEL announced that Rosé’s APT. music video hit the 1 billion mark just 105 days after its release on October 18 last year. This makes her the fastest K-pop solo artist ever to reach this milestone and the fifth-fastest artist worldwide to do so!

Released as a pre-release single for her first full-length album rosie on December 6, APT. became an instant sensation. The duet between Rosé and Bruno Mars took over the charts in Korea and internationally, proving her global power.

The MV broke records from the start, hitting 100 million views in just five days, 300 million views in 22 days, and 500 million views in 47 days. These numbers made Rosé the fastest K-pop soloist in 11 years to achieve such milestones. The video also dominated YouTube’s trending lists in Korea, the U.S., and worldwide.

Even months after its release, APT. is still going strong. The song recently climbed back up the Billboard Hot 100—which was filled with holiday songs—reaching a new peak at No. 2 on January 28 (local time). It also held onto the No. 2 spot for five consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles Chart, one of the biggest global charts alongside Billboard.

Rosé’s album rosie, which features APT., also made history. She personally wrote and composed all its tracks, and the album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making it the highest-charting album by a K-pop female artist ever!

With record-breaking achievements one after another, fans are calling Rosé unstoppable.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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