
KPop stars scored the biggest global hit songs of 2025
APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
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APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars and tracks from KPop Demon Hunters were among the biggest hits of the year.
Rosé's "APT." topped the IFPI's Global Single Chart for 2025, marking the first time an artist outside North America or Europe achieved this. "Golden" by HUNTR/X ranked second.
Rosé's collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT.", topped the IFPI's Global Single Chart for 2025, marking the first time a K-pop artist has achieved this feat. HUNTR/X's "Golden" secured the second position, with "Soda Pop" by Saja Boys also making the top 20.
Rosé and Bruno Mars's "APT." was named the best-selling global single of 2025 by the IFPI, marking Rosé as the first K-pop artist to top the chart. "Golden" by HUNTR/X ranked second, with "Soda Pop" by Saja Boys also in the top 20.
Rosé and Bruno Mars's "APT." topped the IFPI's Global Single Chart for 2025, with "Golden" by HUNTR/X in second place. "Soda Pop" by Saja Boys also featured in the top 20.
"APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars was named the best-selling global single of 2025 by the IFPI, marking the first time a non-English song topped the chart. "Golden" by HUNTR/X ranked second.
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