BTS and BLACKPINK members have consecutively set new K-POP records on the U.S. Billboard charts, once again proving their global music market influence.

BTS Jimin Sets New K-POP Longevity Record on Billboard Hot 100 with "WHO"
According to Billboard charts announced on the 18th (local time), BTS Jimin's solo second album "MUSE" title track "WHO" climbed 12 spots to reach No. 29, marking its 33rd consecutive week on the Hot 100 chart. This surpasses the 32-week record previously held by BTS's "Dynamite," making it the longest-charting K-POP song in Billboard Hot 100 history.

With this achievement, Jimin now holds the record for longest-charting songs on the Hot 100 for both solo and group releases. The "MUSE" album also rose 20 spots to No. 134 on the Billboard 200, successfully charting for 34 consecutive weeks and extending its own record as the longest-charting K-POP solo album.


J-Hope Enters Hot 100 for Sixth Time as Solo Artist with "SWEET DREAMS"
BTS J-Hope's new song "SWEET DREAMS (Feat. MIGUEL)," released on the 7th, debuted at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100. With this serenade comparing the feeling of falling in love to sweet dreams, J-Hope has now entered the Hot 100 six times as a solo artist.

J-Hope's previous Hot 100 entries include "Chicken Noodle Soup" (No. 81), "MORE" (No. 82), "Arson" (No. 96), "on the street" (No. 60), and "LV Bag" (No. 83).

BLACKPINK Jennie Becomes First K-POP Female Solo Artist with Three Simultaneous Hot 100 Entries
BLACKPINK Jennie achieved a record with her mini-album "RUBY" title track "like JENNIE" (No. 83), her collaboration with Dua Lipa "Handlebars" (No. 80), and "ExtraL" (No. 99) all simultaneously entering the Hot 100. This marks the first time a female K-POP solo artist has achieved this feat, with only a select few K-POP artists like BTS, Jung Kook, and NewJeans having placed three or more songs simultaneously on the Hot 100.

Jennie has now placed a total of six songs on the Hot 100 as a solo artist. "RUBY" also debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the UK Official Albums Chart, proving her global popularity.

Rosé-Bruno Mars' "APT." Ties Record for Longest Top 10 Stay for a K-POP Song

BLACKPINK Rosé and Bruno Mars' collaboration "APT." reached No. 6 on the Hot 100 this week, marking its 21st consecutive week on the chart. Notably, "APT." has spent a total of 12 weeks in the Hot 100 Top 10, tying PSY's "Gangnam Style" as the K-POP song with the longest stay in the Top 10.

Rosé's first full-length album "ROSIE" maintained its position at No. 47 on the Billboard 200 for its 14th consecutive week in the upper rankings.

Lisa and Stray Kids Also Make Their Mark on Billboard 200

BLACKPINK Lisa's first solo full-length album "Alter Ego" charted at No. 62 on the Billboard 200 for the second consecutive week. Stray Kids' special album "SKZHOP HIPTAPE - 合 (HOP)" ranked No. 186, marking its 13th consecutive week on the chart.

K-POP artists continue to demonstrate their consistent presence on Billboard charts, expanding their influence in the global music market.

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