Rosé has claimed the top spot on Show! Music Core with her hit song "APT.," a collaboration with international pop icon Bruno Mars. The song's catchy beat and playful lyrics have ignited a dance craze, sparking excitement across both the music industry and social media. During the November 2 broadcast, Rosé’s single beat out ILLIT and aespa to secure first place, with other artists like aespa and ILLIT joining in on the "APT." dance to celebrate her win.
The song "APT.," inspired by South Korea’s popular "Apartment Game," has captured fans worldwide. Rosé and Bruno Mars crafted a track that blends infectious melodies with addictive lyrics, leading it to chart at an impressive No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100—a rare feat for a Korean artist and a testament to its global appeal.
The broadcast showcased new releases from other popular groups. THE BOYZ made a bold return after seven months with their ninth mini-album, featuring the title track "Trigger." The song begins with an intense house-electro pop sound, evolving into a powerful hip-hop crescendo. With "Trigger," THE BOYZ aims to ignite a transformative spark, conveying their ambition to impact the world on a grand scale.
STAYC also brought fresh energy to the stage with "GPT," a song resonating with Gen Z and younger audiences. The track combines a funky rhythm and chill synth sounds with French house elements, creatively likening an indifferent romantic interest to an emotionless chatbot. The lyrics cleverly express the frustration of unrequited love through witty, relatable storytelling.
Kep1er, making waves as the first survival show group to extend their contract, returned as a seven-member lineup. They captivated fans with performances of "sync-love" and the title track "TIPI-TAP," both from their sixth mini-album, showcasing their diverse charm and unity.
Other performers on Show! Music Core included aespa, ILLIT, DreamNote, Purple Kiss, FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS’ subunit VISIONARY VISION, Kiss of Life, 82Major, AmpersandOne, DAI.MON, SayTheName, and IZELL