BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' Music Video Surpasses 500 Million Views

The music video for BLACKPINK's Rosé's pre-release single 'APT.' featuring Bruno Mars has surpassed 500 million views on YouTube.

On December 5th, The Black Label announced that the 'APT.' music video achieved this milestone just 47 days and 22 hours after its release on October 18th. This makes Rosé the fastest K-pop artist to reach this record, both as a solo artist and as part of a group.

'APT.' is Rosé's first pre-release single and will be included in her upcoming full-length album 'rosie,' set to be released on December 6th. The album will feature a total of 12 tracks, including 'APT.' and the second pre-release single 'number one girl.' Rosé has participated in writing and composing all the songs, offering a more personal and intimate glimpse into her artistry.

Since its release, 'APT.' has sparked a global phenomenon, achieving a 'Perfect All-Kill' on Korean music charts and topping the US Spotify chart. It also reached number one on iTunes charts in 40 regions and China's largest music platform, QQ Music, dominating both the American and Asian markets.

Additionally, 'APT.' debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking the highest debut for a K-pop female artist and setting a new record for a single-digit debut. Rosé's achievement on the Billboard chart, alongside her entry at number 4 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100, underscores her status as a global K-pop queen.

The 'APT.' music video, featuring Rosé and Bruno Mars, broke records by reaching 100 million views in just 5 days and 300 million views in 22 days, setting a new benchmark for K-pop solo artists in 11 years. It has consistently topped trending videos and music charts in Korea and the US, showcasing a global musical unification.

Meanwhile, Rosé is set to release her full-length album 'rosie' on December 6th, featuring her pre-release singles 'APT.' and 'number one girl,' offering fans a fresh musical experience.