Rosé & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Scores Fourth Week at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100

Rosé & Bruno Mars’ “APT.” returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, on the chart released Dec. 25, logging its fourth week atop the tally.

Compared to last week, the global hit shows signs of slowing down with streams and radio airplay down to 96% and 44%, respectively, but downloads gained (101%) and video views are also up slightly. The track comes in at No. 1 for downloads and streaming, No. 2 for video, No. 20 for radio, and No. 42 for karaoke this week. “APT.” has also led Billboard’s Global 200 for nine consecutive weeks. 

Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Lilac” rises 4-2. Downloads for the Oblivion Battery opener are up to 131% week-over-week, streaming to 105%, video to 104%, and karaoke to 104%.

Aqours’ “Eikyu hours” debuts at No. 3. This is the title track off the single containing the theme song for the group’s last headlining concert with all nine members, called Love Live! Sunshine!! Aquours Finale LoveLive! Eikyu Stage, set for June 2025. The CD launched with 179,390 copies to hit No. 1 for sales, and the song also comes in at No. 82 for downloads and No. 41 for radio.

Creepy Nuts’ “Otonoke” rises two notches to No. 4, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Bitter Vacances” holds at No. 5. Also, a wide range of Christmas favorites have also returned to the chart in droves this week, with back number’s “Christmas Song” climbing 7-6, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” jumping 30-19, and Keisuke Kuwata’s “White Love” moving 48-32.

The Billboard Japan Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data.

See the full Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, tallying the week from Dec. 16 to 22, here. For more on Japanese music and charts, visit Billboard Japan’s English X account.

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