BLACKPINK's Rosé Becomes First Female K-Pop Artist to Break into Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 with 'APT'
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BLACKPINK ’s Rosé Soars to Billboard Top 10 with 'APT'
BLACKPINK’s Rosé continues to make waves worldwide with her latest hit “APT,” a dynamic collaboration with Bruno Mars. Released on October 18, the track has broken records and marked a huge milestone in K-pop history, debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. This achievement makes Rosé the first female K-pop solo artist to secure a spot in the Hot 100’s top 10, joining an elite club of K-pop stars like PSY, BTS, Jimin, and Jungkook who’ve previously cracked the chart’s top rankings.
Beyond her chart success, Rosé’s “APT” set a new record for the highest streaming debut by a K-pop soloist on Billboard’s Hot 100. With over 25 million streams in its first week, the song has cemented itself as a major global hit, proving Rosé’s solo star power and resonating with fans around the world. The song’s infectious pop-punk vibe has also caught the attention of international listeners, boosting Rosé’s reach far beyond the K-pop sphere.
Rosé couldn’t contain her excitement about the news. She took to Instagram to share her reaction, saying, "oh my gosh what is happening. this is crazy. thank you so much number ones, blinks, everyone. This one's for u. This is my dream come true. ty @brunomars," she wrote. Her heartfelt message showcased her gratitude for the support from fans, whom she calls her “number ones,” along with a special shout-out to Bruno Mars for his role in the collaboration.
“APT” also serves as the lead single from Rosé’s highly anticipated solo album, rosie, marking her first solo comeback in three years. The song draws inspiration from one of her favorite South Korean drinking games, known as “Apartment,” blending its playful concept with a catchy, bold sound. The star-studded writing and production team includes Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown, and Nicky Chinn, with Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, and Bruno Mars also producing the track.
Rosé’s record-breaking achievement with “APT” is a significant moment in K-pop and underscores her growing impact as a solo artist on the global music stage. With her new album on the way, fans can only anticipate more groundbreaking music and memorable performances from this BLACKPINK superstar.
(With AI Inputs)
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BLACKPINK’s Rosé continues to make waves worldwide with her latest hit “APT,” a dynamic collaboration with Bruno Mars. Released on October 18, the track has broken records and marked a huge milestone in K-pop history, debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. This achievement makes Rosé the first female K-pop solo artist to secure a spot in the Hot 100’s top 10, joining an elite club of K-pop stars like PSY, BTS, Jimin, and Jungkook who’ve previously cracked the chart’s top rankings.
Beyond her chart success, Rosé’s “APT” set a new record for the highest streaming debut by a K-pop soloist on Billboard’s Hot 100. With over 25 million streams in its first week, the song has cemented itself as a major global hit, proving Rosé’s solo star power and resonating with fans around the world. The song’s infectious pop-punk vibe has also caught the attention of international listeners, boosting Rosé’s reach far beyond the K-pop sphere.
Rosé couldn’t contain her excitement about the news. She took to Instagram to share her reaction, saying, "oh my gosh what is happening. this is crazy. thank you so much number ones, blinks, everyone. This one's for u. This is my dream come true. ty @brunomars," she wrote. Her heartfelt message showcased her gratitude for the support from fans, whom she calls her “number ones,” along with a special shout-out to Bruno Mars for his role in the collaboration.
“APT” also serves as the lead single from Rosé’s highly anticipated solo album, rosie, marking her first solo comeback in three years. The song draws inspiration from one of her favorite South Korean drinking games, known as “Apartment,” blending its playful concept with a catchy, bold sound. The star-studded writing and production team includes Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown, and Nicky Chinn, with Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, and Bruno Mars also producing the track.
Rosé’s record-breaking achievement with “APT” is a significant moment in K-pop and underscores her growing impact as a solo artist on the global music stage. With her new album on the way, fans can only anticipate more groundbreaking music and memorable performances from this BLACKPINK superstar.
(With AI Inputs)
GENZ News, the ultimate destination for the trend-savvy generation! Stay on top of GenZ news with India's first and the only product for GENZs
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