ENTERTAINMENT
Rosé and Bruno Mars' Duet 'APT.' Achieves Historic Milestones on Global Charts
The Black Label announced that Rosé's pre-release single 'APT.' has climbed to the 2nd position on the UK Official Singles Chart 'TOP 100'. The UK Official Chart is considered one of the two major global pop charts alongside the US Billboard Chart. With 'APT.', Rosé has set a new record for the highest position by a female K-pop artist, marking the second-highest rank ever achieved by any K-pop song on the Official Chart.
'APT.' was released ahead of Rosé's official comeback on December 6 and will be included in her first full-length album 'rosie'. The album 'rosie' will feature a total of 12 tracks, including the title track, with Rosé participating in the writing and composing of all songs, offering a more honest and intimate narrative.
Released on October 18, the song and music video for 'APT.' by Rosé and Bruno Mars achieved a 'PAK' (Perfect All-Kill) by topping the real-time, daily, and 'TOP 100' charts on major Korean music platforms such as Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe.
Following its domestic success, 'APT.' continued to create a global sensation. The song reached the top of Spotify's US chart and claimed the number one spot on iTunes charts in 40 regions. It also topped China's largest music platform, QQ Music, showcasing its widespread appeal across the Americas and Asia.
Rosé has been breaking career highs with 'APT.', becoming the first Korean female solo artist to top both the US Spotify chart and the Global Spotify Top Songs chart. The song reached 100 million streams on Spotify within seven days of release, setting a new record for the fastest K-pop female solo artist. Additionally, it debuted at 8th on the US Billboard Main Singles Chart 'HOT 100', marking the highest debut for a K-pop female artist and the first to debut in the single digits.
The music video for 'APT.', featuring Rosé and Bruno Mars, has also garnered attention for its witty visuals, surpassing 100 million views within five days of release and reaching 180 million views as of the 29th, rapidly approaching 200 million views. It has consistently held the top spot on trending videos and music in South Korea and has topped trending lists in both South Korea and the US, demonstrating a global unification in the music market.
Meanwhile, 'APT.', which Rosé personally contributed to, was inspired by the widely known 'Apartment Game' in Korea. Rosé shared, "The 'Apartment Game' is a game I really enjoy; it's simple, fun, and perfect for lifting the mood. One night in the studio, I introduced the game to the staff I was working with, and as we all enjoyed it together, the song began to take shape, with Bruno Mars joining to complete it."
Reporter Min-Kyung Lee, Ten Asia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr
