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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rose's APT Surpasses BTS's Dynamite, Creates Major Billboard Record
Last Updated: Rose and Bruno Mars' APT have been achieving multiple records over the past months since its release in October 2024. Rose and Bruno Mars' APT remains unstoppable! Since its release in October 2024, the song has been touching new heights, breaking records every now and then. In the latest instance, APT has added another feather to the artists' caps, bringing in a historic milestone on the Billboard charts. Earlier this week, the smash hit song climbed back to the No. 22 spot in its 32nd consecutive week on the Hot 100, tying the record for the second-longest charting song by a K-pop artist on the list. APT remained in the 28th position last week, only to climb back to the 22nd place, Billboard revealed on June 3. Guess who might be Rose's direct competition? It is none other than the K-pop sensation BTS, whose 2020 hit song Dynamite achieved 32 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior to this, the longest-charting record for a K-pop female artist was held by FIFTY FIFTY's Cupid, which held onto the chart for 25 weeks. While Rose has already surpassed the milestone with APT's position in the upper ranks for more than eight months, it is yet to be seen if it can move ahead of the BTS song. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROSÉ (@roses_are_rosie) As of now, BTS star Jimin's WHO is the overall longest-charting K-pop song, which appeared on the chart for 33 weeks in a row. Rose's Records Rose's solo album Rosie became the first by a female K-pop soloist to have spent 25 weeks on the Billboard 200, ranking No. 168 this week. Coming back to the records created by APT, the song has been holding onto its spot at No. 3 on both Billboard's Global 200 and Global Exclusive US chart, besides climbing to No. 18 on the Digital Song Sales chart and re-entering the Streaming Songs chart at No. 35. Prior to that, APT also took on the No. 23 spot on Billboard's Radio Songs chart—the one that ranks every week's most popular songs by airplay on US radio stations across all musical genres. In another major feat, the Rose and Bruno Mars song broke the record for spending the most weeks in Billboard Hot 100's top 10 by a K-pop soloist. The record was previously held by PSY's Gangnam Style. Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: June 05, 2025, 09:25 IST
Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
FIFTY FIFTY's agency ATTRAKT loses defamation lawsuit over SBS documentary on group's contract dispute; here's all we know
The Seoul Southern District Court has ruled against Jeon Hong Joon, CEO of the entertainment label ATTRAKT. The case involved a high-profile defamation lawsuit against the investigative television program Unanswered Questions. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2023 broadcast that delved into the internal fallout between the agency and its former girl group, FIFTY FIFTY. The court concluded that the SBS program's report, which aired in August 2023, did not violate defamation laws. Instead, it found that the information presented in the episode was either demonstrably factual or reasonably derived from verified sources and expert interpretation. As a result, the court dismissed Jeon's claim for roughly 220,000 USD in damages and ordered ATTRAKT to cover all legal fees incurred. The episode in question, titled 'Billboard and Girl Groups – Who Clipped Their Wings?', explored the sudden rupture in the relationship between ATTRAKT and FIFTY FIFTY. The group had made waves internationally after their breakout single Cupid maintained a position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for over 21 weeks. The broadcast attracted major attention for its in-depth exploration of what went wrong behind the scenes during the group's unexpected rise to fame. Central to the program were testimonies from former staff members, the members' parents, and industry experts. Many of whom painted a troubling picture of the agency's internal environment. Interviewees described a lack of transparency in financial dealings and absentee leadership during critical training phases. They also reported incidents where food brought by family members was allegedly thrown away without explanation. According to the families, these occurrences contributed to the mental and emotional strain experienced by the idols. Though ATTRAKT publicly rejected these allegations and maintained they were baseless, the court found credibility in the episode's claims. A key factor was the program's reference to missing revenue in financial settlement documents, an issue the agency later admitted had occurred. Furthermore, the court acknowledged that the broadcast relied not only on personal accounts but also on assessments by tax specialists, academic figures, and governmental data. All these added weight to the producers' defense. In addition, the court criticized the agency's unwillingness to engage with the production team. They noted that more than ten formal requests for interviews were made to Jeon and his representatives, all of which were declined. This lack of response weakened the argument that the program failed to present a balanced view. In a noteworthy comment, 'A lack of full fairness or balance in a broadcast alone does not constitute defamation,' the ruling stated. Earlier in March 2024, South Korea's broadcasting watchdog, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC), issued an official warning to SBS. This followed the airing of the controversial episode. Over 1,100 viewers had submitted complaints, primarily questioning the fairness and tone of the coverage. However, the warning did not carry legal consequences, and the program has remained on air without further sanction.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
FIFTY FIFTY Keena's health issue revealed; Idol to go on hiatus from group activities due to PTSD
FIFTY FIFTY 's Keena had recently made headlines for going on a hiatus from group activities. The idol's agency has promptly announced that Keena, as well as the company, will be prioritising her health. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They shared that for recovery the idol needs to take a break; however, the reason behind the hiatus and poor health has only been revealed recently. Fans have been showing support for the group members ever since. Initial statement from Keena's agency Keena's management agency has recently posted an update online regarding the idol, her health and her future plans with the group. They had shared the following statement initially - "Member Keena will not participate in this album's promotions for health reasons. As her condition requires sufficient rest and recovery, it was decided, after thorough discussions between the artist and our company, that she will inevitably be absent from all activities for this promotion." The reason behind the break beyond bad health was not shared initially and has only been revealed now to be PTSD, according to reports from Allkpop. Keena is suffering from PTSD It has been shared recently that Keena has been suffering from PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and has since taken an official hiatus from group activities for their new album. According to the report, the idol's health deteriorated after the cross-reference police examination last month with Ahn Sung Il . The idol had sued Ahn Sung for forging her signature and for falsely allotting only 0.5% of the shares from the group's most popular song, 'Cupid'. The police had held interrogation sessions in their office where Keena and Ahn Sung Il were brought face to face. Due to this, Keena ended up suffering from PTSD and health issues. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Idol on an indefinite break for the foreseeable future Keena after the confrontation had a breakdown. She started suffering from physical issues like vomiting, auditory hallucinations, insomnia, and anorexia. The idol shared her condition with her management agency, and with the company and the doctor's help, it was determined that Keena should take a break to rest. As of right now the idol will be unable to promote alongside fellow members for their new EP 'Day and Night'.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Keena from FIFTY FIFTY is going on hiatus; the agency shares an official statement
FIFTY FIFTY's Keena to sit out of album promotions The agency asks for understanding from fans of the group The K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY recently made their comeback with a new and upbeat mini album, 'Day & Night.' While the promotions for the comeback had been going smoothly, member Keena was missing from the promotions altogether. Recently, her agency has issued a statement about her health to keep fans the girl group's agency issued an official statement and shared it on their social media platforms to keep the fans updated on Keena's agency shared that the idol is not going to be a part of any upcoming events for the group due to health reasons, according to a report by Soompi. They cited that "Recently, her health has not been in good condition, and it was determined that she needs sufficient rest and recovery."They continued that after considering the situation and holding proper discussions, they had come to the conclusion that Keena needs to go on a hiatus in order to recover. They shared through the statement that "After careful discussion between the artist herself and our company, it was decided that, unfortunately, she will not be able to take part in these promotions."They continued sharing that "As this album is something fans have been waiting for for a long time, this decision was made with even greater caution and consideration." The company also thanked fans for their patience in the matter and that they will be regularly sharing updates about Keena and told them not to worry about the FIFTY's management agency also ended the statement by sharing that they will give updates and ensure Keena's speedy recovery. The statement also apologised to the fans for any issues that may have been caused. They stated, "We apologise for causing concern to fans and ask for your generous understanding and warm support."They ended the statement by sharing that "We will continue to prioritise the health of our artists and do our utmost at all times."
