BLACKPINK

Asia Leaders

Rosé Broke K-pop’s Solo Ceiling With ‘APT.’ Now She Has to Make the Hit a Durable Business

‘APT.’ made Rosé the first artist outside North America or Europe to lead the IFPI global singles ranking. Her next release must turn crossover scale into durable control.

Asia Leaders

BLACKPINK’s Return Became a Test of Global Pop Scarcity

A FigureAsia long-form profile of BLACKPINK, examining how the 2025 work changed the terms of music group, international reach and creative control.