On October 26th, SEVENTEEN claimed the top spot on MBC's Show! Music Core, surpassing strong contenders Rosé and aespa’s Karina. This week’s battle for first place saw Rosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, APT., SEVENTEEN’s LOVE, MONEY, FAME, featuring DJ Khaled, and Karina’s solo track UP, from aespa’s latest release.
Rosé’s APT., a pre-release single from her upcoming debut album Rosie, has been a chart sensation, dominating Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe with its perfect all-kill. The music video, featuring Bruno Mars, quickly garnered 25 million views in 24 hours, securing its spot as one of the most trending music videos domestically.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN’s LOVE, MONEY, FAME has been riding high since the release of their 12th mini-album Spill the Feels, making its mark on charts in South Korea and Japan. The upbeat track, infused with DJ Khaled’s influence, has resonated widely, placing prominently on Melon and Bugs and reaching #2 on Japan’s Line Music Daily Chart.
Karina’s solo effort, UP, from aespa's digital single release SYNK: PARALLEL LINE, captivated fans with its addictive hip-hop sound and confident lyrics. Co-written by Karina herself, UP reflects her charismatic resolve to captivate listeners.
Congratulations to SEVENTEEN for winning 1st place on today's Music Core! 🤍
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