BLACKPINK’s Rosé is proving her unstoppable global power! Her collaboration with Bruno Mars, APT., is still holding strong on the Billboard Hot 100, marking an incredible 18 weeks on the chart!

According to Billboard on February 24 (local time), APT. remained at No. 7 on the Hot 100 for the second week in a row. The track, which was released in October last year, has consistently ranked high, showing its massive popularity worldwide.

Rosé has already made history as the highest-charting female K-pop soloist on the Hot 100, reaching an impressive No. 3 with APT. earlier in its run.

The song, featured on Rosé’s solo album Rosie, has captured fans everywhere with its catchy melody and emotional lyrics. With Bruno Mars’ signature smooth style blending perfectly with Rosé’s soulful vocals, APT. became an instant global hit.

With APT. still going strong on the charts, fans are excited to see what Rosé will do next. Will she drop another record-breaking solo? A BLACKPINK comeback? One thing’s for sure—Rosé’s star power isn’t fading anytime soon.

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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