BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars are proving their unstoppable power on the charts! Their song APT. is still going strong on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing back up to No. 6 on the latest chart.

According to Billboard on March 4 (local time), APT. moved up one spot from last week’s No. 7 to No. 6 on the March 8, 2025 Billboard Hot 100. This marks an incredible 19-week streak in the Top 10, proving its massive popularity.

The song, originally released in October 2024, also continues to dominate global charts. It’s holding strong at No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart!

APT. was pre-released ahead of Rosé’s first full-length album, rosie, which dropped on December 6, 2024. Since its release, the song has been unstoppable, even peaking at No. 2 on the Hot 100 on January 28—marking Rosé’s highest charting solo song to date!

Over in the UK, APT. also made a huge impact, sitting at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart for five straight weeks! Meanwhile, Rosé’s album rosie made history, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, setting a new record for the highest-ranking K-pop female artist on the chart.

With APT. still dominating the charts, fans are wondering—can Rosé finally take that No. 1 spot on the Hot 100?

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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