Fans Compare BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Avril Lavigne as the New Pop-Punk Princess in ‘APT. (with Bruno Mars)’ Music Video

On October 18, 2024, BLACKPINK’s very own Rosé made waves in the music scene with the launch of her solo single titled APT., featuring the talented Bruno Mars. The excitement built up a day prior when Rosé hinted at this collaboration through her Instagram, following a playful comment from Mars on her post. Fans were eager and buzzing with anticipation as they awaited the new song and its accompanying official music video.

Many supporters began to draw parallels between Rosé and Canadian artist Avril Lavigne, known for her iconic pop-punk hits such as Sk8er Boi and Complicated. With an impressive eight Grammy nominations under her belt, Lavigne has significantly influenced female-led pop-punk throughout the 2000s.

A fan took to X to dub Rosé the “new pop-punk princess,”stating:

“Welcome everyone’s new fav pop-punk princess.”

The release of APT. sparked a flurry of discussions on social media, with followers noting how the music video evoked memories of Lavigne’s visuals from the 2000s.

“THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT AFTER I HEARD THE ENTIRE SONG. AS AVRIL LISTENER SINCE I WAS A KID, THIS IS BEYOND EXTREME HAPPINESS,”a fan exclaimed.

“Omg yes yes, the first thing that came to my mind was the reminiscent vibe of Avril Lavigne and classic films,”another supporter wrote.

“I’m so relieved I’m not alone in feeling that this is so Avril Lavigne-coded, and I’m in love with it,”one more fan noted.

Others went as far as to label her “the Avril Lavigne of this era.”

“She’s truly the Avril Lavigne of this generation,”one fan stated.

“I always envisioned she would release something akin to Avril Lavigne,”another fan remarked.

“THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! She really sounded like Avril on my first listen,”one more enthusiast emphasized.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Begins Her Solo Career with APT. Featuring Bruno Mars

Roseanne Park MBE, recognized as Rosé from BLACKPINK, transitioned from her previous management at YG Entertainment in December 2023. She signed with The Black Label, an associate of YG, in June 2024. On September 27, 2024, Atlantic Records, a prominent American label, announced Rosé’s enlistment as a solo artist.

Her new single APT., featuring Bruno Mars, serves as a precursor to her forthcoming debut album, Rosie, set to launch on December 6, 2024, which will consist of 12 tracks. This marks Rosé’s inaugural release under Atlantic Records, who will distribute her album, Rosie.

In addition, Rosé was honored with the title of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III in November 2023. Her BLACKPINK groupmates received the same accolade for their efforts in promoting climate initiatives at the COP26 Advocates for United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, 2021.

Rosé was also among the speakers at the APEC event focused on mental health awareness on November 18, 2023, attended by U.S. First Lady Jill Biden. She participated as a guest of Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee in Cupertino, sharing the stage with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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