It might just be the one “ban” that every Korean artist strives to achieve!
BLACKPINK‘S Rose hit the mark with his latest single, “APT.” The song quickly climbed the charts and even found an unexpected place on Korea’s list of “banned” songs for students.
Known as “forbidden songs” in South Korea, these are tunes deemed too catchy or distracting to listen to while studying, especially while preparing for the grueling college entrance exam. The unofficial list of songs that students are prohibited from listening to includes famously addictive songs such as aespa“Next Level” Red Velvetis “Zimzalabim”, e SHINeeIt’s “Ring Ding Dong”.
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With its infectious beat and fun Korean “Apartment Game” roots, Rosé’s song is the latest to get this unintentional title, a true testament to its irresistible charm. Even other K-Pop idols said so!
Hanni from NewJeans sang Rosé’s APT and said it was too addictive “APT APT~ No ㅠㅠ the song is so addictive, it stuck in my head” 😭 pic.twitter.com/xcUavtb0Ei
— 젠바🙈💕 (@blackpinkbabo) October 22, 2024
The song’s melody and playful concept went viral, making it easy for students to lose focus while listening to it, and “APT.” has been labeled one of those tracks that is just too hard to shake out of your head. Students and fans are already warning each other online, jokingly declaring that it is “impossible to escape” due to its addictive nature.
the replayability of apt is crazy, not only the song but also the mv 😭 it’s so addictive and gets better with every listen
— ًً (@wntrgloss) October 20, 2024
just listened to APT 5x back to back, it’s so addictive. I can’t believe some people were trying to talk shit the night dhdhdjd came out, you don’t know the hits
— ★ LIISA ★ (@fcknliisa) October 20, 2024
It might just be the one “ban” that every Korean artist strives to achieve! The label is practically a badge of honor in the Korean music scene, indicating that the track has truly caught on with listeners.
Although intended as a light-hearted ban, this distinction has only fueled the popularity of “APT.” as fans and even other K-pop idols share their opinion on the song’s challenge. Ultimately, becoming a “banned song” on the college entrance exam has solidified Rosé’s latest release as more than just a No. 1 hit: It’s an undeniable cultural phenomenon.
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