Album Chart SKZ 13th · TWICE 85th · BTS Jimin 142nd
Group BLACKPINK's Ros?'s "Apartment (APT.)" and her first full-length album "Rosie" continue to achieve double success on the US Billboard charts.
On the latest Billboard chart released on December 31 (local time) (dated January 4, 2025), "Apartment," a collaboration between Ros? and pop star Bruno Mars, ranked 34th on the main singles chart, the "Hot 100." The song has remained in the top ranks for 10 consecutive weeks, demonstrating strong performance even on the holiday charts centered around carols.
Ros?'s first solo full-length album "Rosie," which includes "Apartment," ranked 32nd on the main album chart, the "Billboard 200," marking its third consecutive week in the top 40. The album's unique sensibility and solid completeness have received great love from global fans.
The achievements of other K-pop artists also stand out. Stray Kids ranked 13th on the "Billboard 200" with their special album "SKZHOP HIPTAPE - 합 (SKZHOP HIPTAPE - Hap)." This album, which was number one the previous week, continues to maintain a high ranking thanks to strong fandom support.
TWICE's 14th mini album "STRATEGY" entered the same chart at 85th place for the third consecutive week, proving their unwavering global popularity.
BTS's Jimin's second solo album "MUSE" has been on the "Billboard 200" for 23 consecutive weeks, ranking 142nd. ENHYPEN's second full-length album repackage "ROMANCE : UNTOLD - daydream" rose slightly to 166th this week, staying on the chart for a total of 18 weeks.
Mariah Carey's carol "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which has established itself as the absolute year-end chart leader, topped both the "Hot 100" and the "Global 200." The song has held the number one spot on the "Hot 100" for a total of 18 weeks.
R&B artist SZA's second full-length album "SOS" returned to number one on the "Billboard 200" after the release of a special edition, setting a record of 11 non-consecutive weeks at the top. This is the longest gap return to number one in Billboard history, proving the steady love from the public.
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