• BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars’s "APT." Grabs No. 1 on Inkigayo, aespa Karina’s Solo Track “UP” in the Running

    BLACKPINK member Rosé and Bruno Mars are unstoppable with their hit, "APT."

    On November 3, SBS's Inkigayo had a big lineup, and "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars came out on top as the No. 1 song for the first week of November.

    The contenders for the top spot were Rosé and Bruno Mars’s "APT.," Karina from aespa with her solo debut "UP," and aespa's group track "Whiplash." Despite not performing, "APT." claimed the win.

    "APT." is a pre-release single leading up to Rosé’s official comeback, scheduled for December 6. The track, inspired by Korea’s popular "APT." game, has been making waves everywhere.

    Since its release, it quickly topped domestic music charts and even achieved a "Perfect All-Kill" (PAK). Globally, it’s doing just as well—taking the No. 1 spot on the Spotify U.S. chart and topping iTunes charts in 40 regions.

    This track is bringing new milestones for Rosé, debuting at No. 8 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and climbing to No. 2 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart Top 100.

    Other performers on Inkigayo that day included DXMON, THE BOYZ, DreamNote, BEWAVE, SAY MY NAME, STAYC, ILLIT, AMPERS&ONE, aespa, 82MAJOR, ODD YOUTH, EJel, ITZY, Kep1er, KISS OF LIFE, Kik5o, tripleS, and PURPLE KISS.

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  • Actress Surprises Fans with Pregnancy Announcement at Drama Press Conference, "They Changed My Character for Me"

    At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

    On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

    The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

    Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

    She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

    The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

    She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

    Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

    The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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