Rosé's 'APT.' Becomes Highest Charting K-Pop Single

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has achieved a historic milestone with her single 'APT.', featuring Bruno Mars, reaching No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Chart, making her the highest-ranking female K-pop artist ever on the chart. Released on October 18, 'APT.' is a pre-release from her upcoming album 'rosie,' set to debut on December 6. The song climbed from No. 4 to No. 2, surpassing her previous record, and has also reached No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. With a catchy chorus inspired by a Korean drinking game, 'APT.' has sparked social media trends and amassed over 200 million views on its music video in just 11 days. Industry experts anticipate further chart success, potentially making Rosé the second K-pop artist to top the UK chart, following Psy's 'Gangnam Style.' The song's success is complemented by its dominance on various streaming platforms, achieving a Perfect All-Kill in South Korea.