BLACKPINK member Rosé has made headlines again as her collaboration with American star Bruno Mars on the song "APT." has been labeled a prohibited song for the college entrance exam.

Released on October 18, "APT." quickly gained massive popularity, hitting over 100 million views on YouTube just five days later on the 23rd.

The music video racked up 25 million views within the first 24 hours and has consistently ranked at the top of trending videos and music charts.

The catchy chorus of "Apateu, Apateu" has captured the hearts of listeners worldwide, inspiring sing-alongs in clubs and prompting a wave of challenge videos on social media. Even pop star Charlie Puth said the song "won't leave my head."

Because of its addictive nature, "APT." is now on the list of prohibited songs for the college entrance exam, which is set for November 14. This decision has raised concerns among students who need to focus during their studies.

Other well-known prohibited songs include SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong," SS501's "U R Man," and Red Velvet's "Dum Dum." Recently, Aespa's "Supernova," BIBI's "Bamyanggang," and Choi Yena's "Nemo Nemo" have also been added to the list.

Meanwhile, "APT." is a pre-release track for Rosé's upcoming solo album titled "ROSIE," which will drop on December 6. The song has already made waves in both domestic and international music markets.

Notably, Rosé became the first female solo artist from South Korea to top both the U.S. Spotify charts and the Global Spotify Daily Top Songs chart with this single.

On December 6, Rosé will release her first full solo album, which will feature a total of 12 tracks, including the title song. She has been involved in writing and composing all the songs, promising to share authentic stories through her music.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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