ROSÉ Reaches No. 3 on Billboard 200, Setting New Record for Korean Female Soloist

BLACKPINK member ROSÉ entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3 with her solo album “rosie,” achieving the highest ranking ever for a Korean female soloist. The album features 12 tracks (13 in the deluxe edition) written and produced by ROSÉ herself, exploring themes of heart failure, self-image, and how to endure pain. She personally co-wrote and served as executive producer for this album, released in October 2024, with multiple tracks also achieving All-Kill on Korean music charts. Throughout the album, ROSÉ demonstrated strong emotional delivery, openly discussing the impact of growing under the spotlight on her mental state. Notably, her international success was highlighted by the track “APT.” This collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars was inspired by the Korean drinking game “Apartment Game,” and its catchy lyrics of “apartment apartment∼,” upbeat melody, and humorous music video gained massive popularity in the global music market. “APT.” reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100, the highest position ever for a K-pop female artist, and climbed to No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Chart, remaining there for over a year. An even more significant achievement came when she won the “International Song of the Year” award at the 46th BRIT Awards held in Manchester, UK, on February 28, 2026 (local time), using “APT.” This made her the first K-pop artist to win a BRIT Award. Established in 1977, the BRIT Awards are the most prestigious music awards in the UK, organized by the British Recording Industry Association. On stage during the ceremony, ROSÉ said, “It is an honor to receive this award in front of so many talented and respected musicians in the UK. First, I want to thank Bruno, and I am also grateful to BLACKPINK and Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa for always inspiring me.” BTS was nominated for the “International Group of the Year” category in 2021 and 2022 but did not win, while BLACKPINK was nominated in 2023 without success. ROSÉ’s victory marks the first time a K-pop artist has won a major award at the BRIT Awards, carrying historic significance.