Rosé’s “APT.” Reaches No. 3 on Billboard, Setting New Record for Top-Korean Female Soloist

BLACKPINK’s Rosé achieved the highest ranking in K-POP history as her collaboration with Bruno Mars, titled “APT.”, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the latest chart released by Billboard on the 28th (local time), Rosé pushed “APT.” up two spots, securing her best individual performance to date. The song debuted at No. 8 when it was first released in October before climbing 29 places to land at No. 5 on the chart on January 7. It experienced fluctuations as Christmas carols and winter songs dominated the charts toward the end of 2024, but it has seen a resurgence in popularity since 2025 as the appeal of these seasonal tracks declines. The Billboard Hot 100 ranks the most popular songs in the United States by combining streaming data, radio airplay, and sales figures. Even more noteworthy is that “APT.” topped the Pop Airplay chart, marking the first time a major K-POP artist has reached the summit of this category. “APT.” served as the lead single from Rosé’s first full solo album, “rosie,” which was released on December 6. Inspired by Korea’s popular drinking game known as “apart game,” the song gained international popularity thanks to its catchy chorus that repeats the word “apartment.” The English term “apartment,” pronounced “apart” in Korean, along with its unique pronunciation and addictive melody, resonated with listeners around the world. Rosé’s achievement is regarded as a significant milestone that demonstrates the global influence of K-POP female soloists.