ROSÉ and Bruno Mars Achieve Milestone with 'APT.'
The power duo ROSÉ of BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars have officially made history with their global hit “APT.”The track, released on October 18, 2024, has shattered records across streaming platforms and charts, cementing itself as one of the biggest collaborations of the decade.
🔥 Record-Breaking Success
🎥 Fastest K-pop Music Video to Hit 1 Billion Views
The “APT.” music video surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube in just 105 days, making it the fastest music video by a K-pop artist to reach this milestone.
🎧 1 Billion Spotify Streams in 100 Days
On Spotify, the song amassed 1 billion streams in just 100 days, setting a new record for the fastest K-pop collaboration to reach this milestone.
📈 Longest No. 1 Streak on Billboard Global 200
The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and held its position for 12 consecutive weeks, marking 2024’s longest-running No. 1 hit.
📊 Historic Billboard Hot 100 Achievement
In the U.S., “APT.” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making ROSÉ the highest-charting female Korean soloist in history.
🎭 The Meaning Behind APT.
The title “APT.” is inspired by a popular South Korean drinking game called Apartment—a nod to Korean pop culture woven into a global hit. The song’s lyrics blend themes of nostalgia, love, and longing, with Bruno Mars’s signature soulful melodies and ROSÉ’s ethereal vocals creating a timeless anthem.
Fans have speculated that the music video’s cinematic storytelling draws inspiration from old Hollywood romances, featuring a nostalgic, vintage aesthetic.
🌍 Global Fan Reactions
Social media has been buzzing since the milestone announcement:
📢 “ROSÉ and Bruno Mars just created the song of the year. APT. is ICONIC!”
🔥 “This is the collab we never knew we needed but now can’t live without.”
🎶 “Bruno’s voice, ROSÉ’s emotion—this song is a masterpiece!”
🚀 What’s Next?
As of February 2025, “APT.” continues to dominate charts worldwide, including its third week at No. 1 on the LOS40 chart in Spain. With rumors swirling about a live performance at Coachella 2025, fans are eager to see ROSÉ and Bruno Mars take the stage together.
🎟️ Stay tuned for more updates, streaming milestones, and possible live performances!
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