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Megan Thee Stallion and K-Pop Legend PSY to Star in Apple TV+ Song Battle Series ‘KPOPPED’ • Feb. 6, 2025, 7:18 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Rose's 'APT.' hits No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100, setting K-pop female soloist record • Jan. 28, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (Korea Herald)

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