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SEVENTEEN Tops Billboard K-Pop Rankings; Rosé Shines Solo

12/24/2025

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The 2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 ranks SEVENTEEN No. 1, signaling strength in U.S., global, and Korean markets.
BLACKPINK's Rosé becomes the highest-charting solo female K-pop artist with the collaboration "APT."
Stray Kids earned two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, with ATEEZ reaching No. 1 with "Golden Hour: Part 2."
DAY6 struggles for U.S. recognition.

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Story summary

The 2025 Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 ranks SEVENTEEN No. 1, signaling strength in U.S., global, and Korean markets.
BLACKPINK's Rosé becomes the highest-charting solo female K-pop artist with the collaboration "APT."
Stray Kids earned two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200, with ATEEZ reaching No. 1 with "Golden Hour: Part 2."
DAY6 struggles for U.S. recognition.