Rosé of BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot on UK Official Chart

Rosé (로제), a member of the iconic K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has made a remarkable return to the upper echelons of the UK Official Chart following the end of the holiday season. According to the Official Chart released on January 3 (local time), her collaboration with American pop star Bruno Mars, titled 'Apartment (APT.)', has soared to the 2nd position on the Official Singles Top 100, marking a significant leap of 26 spots from the previous week. This achievement not only represents her personal best on the chart but also stands as the highest rank for a female K-pop artist. Additionally, Rosé has maintained a presence in the Top 30 for an impressive 11 consecutive weeks. Meanwhile, Jimin (지민) from the global supergroup BTS (방탄소년단) has also made waves, with his solo album 'MUSE' re-entering the Singles Top 100 at 64th place. The title track 'Face' previously peaked at 4th on the chart and has spent a total of 18 weeks on it, marking the longest charting period for a K-pop solo artist.