BLACKPINK‘s Rosé and Bruno Mars‘ collaborative song, “APT,” has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest K-pop music video to reach 700 million views on YouTube.
“APT” Achieves Record-Breaking Speed
Released on October 18, 2024, “APT” reached 700 million views in just 70 days and 13 hours. This makes it the fastest K-pop music video to achieve this feat. It also sets a new record for female K-pop artists, reaching this milestone faster than any previous video by a female K-pop artist.
Surpassing Gangnam Style’s Long-Standing Record
Rosé and Bruno Mars‘ “APT” has surpassed PSY‘s 12-year record for the fastest K-pop music video to reach 700 million views. PSY‘s hit song, “Gangnam Style,” released in 2012, previously held the record at 118 days.
“APT” now holds the fourth position for the fastest music videos to reach 700 million views on YouTube. It follows Adele‘s “Hello,” Nicky Jam and J. Balvin‘s “X (EQUIS),” and DJ Snake‘s “Taki Taki” featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B.
Watch the APT MV:
“APT”‘s Success and Other Achievements
The duo performed “APT” live at the 2024 MAMA Awards on November 22, 2024. The song also reached the 8th position on the Billboard Hot 100, making Rosé the highest-charting female K-pop soloist on this chart. “APT” also topped the Global Spotify chart, making Rosé the first K-pop female soloist to achieve this.
Rosé’s Solo Album “rosie”
Rosé released her full solo studio album, “rosie,” on December 6, 2024, along with the music video for the title track, “toxic till the end,” featuring Evan Mock. The album includes 12 songs:
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