BLACKPINK’s Rosé has achieved another major milestone in her solo career. Her latest hit APT, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, has now spent five consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the UK’s Official Singles Chart. This marks a first for a K-pop soloist and sets a new benchmark for female K-pop artists globally.
APT’s Chart-Topping Journey
Since its debut in October, APT has made an impressive climb on the UK charts:
- Debuted at No. 4, setting the highest entry by a female K-pop artist.
- Jumped to No. 2 the following week.
- Held steady at No. 3 for the next three weeks.
This consistency cements APT as the first-ever song by a female K-pop soloist to remain in the top 10 and top 5 for five straight weeks on the UK chart—equivalent to the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Global Success of APT
The song’s impact goes far beyond the UK. Some of its additional achievements include:
- Setting a record as the biggest male-female debut duet of 2024, surpassing Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s Fortnight.
- Surpassing 400 million YouTube views for its music video in record time for a female K-pop act.
- Inspiring a viral dance challenge taken up by fans and K-pop idols alike, including BTS’ Jin, who called APT his “current favorite song.”
Awards and Upcoming Releases
At the 2024 MAMA Awards, Rosé and Bruno Mars earned the Global Sensation title, adding to the song’s accolades. Fans are now eagerly awaiting Rosé’s next move—her highly anticipated first studio album, rosie, set to drop on December 6. The album includes the hit APT and another pre-release track, Number One Girl.
