BLACKPINK’s Rosé Breaks Records with ‘APT’ as the Longest-Running K-Pop Soloist Song in Billboard Hot 100 Top 10

Rosé of BLACKPINK Makes History with “APT”

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has made a significant impact on the music scene, reaching an impressive milestone with her hit single “APT.”This track has now tied with PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style“for the distinction of being the longest-running Top 10 K-pop soloist song on the Billboard Hot 100.

Chart-Topping Success

“APT, ”a collaboration with American artist Bruno Mars, has dominated the Billboard charts for an astounding 12 consecutive weeks, recently snagging the No.6 position in the latest Hot 100 rankings, available here.

Record-Breaking Debut

Originally launched as the lead single from Rosé’s debut solo album Rosie, the track has captivated audiences worldwide since its unveiling in October 2024. It first entered the Hot 100 at No.8, marking the highest debut for a female K-pop soloist. Subsequently, it climbed to rank No.5, setting a new record for female K-pop artists.

A Growing Legacy

With its enduring presence on the Hot 100, “APT“is now recognized as the fifth-longest charting K-pop song in the history of the Billboard chart. The song has now racked up 21 weeks on the Hot 100, surpassing Jennie’s previous record with “One of the Girls“(20 weeks).

Global Impact

Beyond its impressive performance on the Hot 100, “APT“has also charted highly on a global scale, spending 21 weeks on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.charts, where it holds the No.2 position in the most recent rankings. Notably, the track has broken Mariah Carey’s longstanding record by reigning at No.1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.chart for 15 consecutive weeks, surpassing Carey’s record of 14 weeks with “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

A Groundbreaking Achievement on Streaming Platforms

Rosé’s success with “APT“has also translated into achievements on streaming platforms. The single made history as the first K-pop song to reach the top spot on Apple Music’s Top 100 Global Chart, a feat recognized by Guinness World Records.

Collaboration with Bruno Mars

The creation of “APT“began with a simple text from Bruno Mars expressing his desire to collaborate. Following this, Rosé shared three song ideas, including “APT, ”inspired by a traditional Korean drinking game she enjoyed with friends. Intrigued by this concept, Mars chose to work on this particular track, leading to their successful collaboration.

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. (Official Music Video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekr2nIex040)

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