Rosé Sets New Record as K-POP Female Artist with “APT” at No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100

“APT” (Apartment), the collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars, reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, establishing a new record for any K-POP female artist. According to the Billboard chart released on the 28th (U.S. local time), “APT” climbed two spots from the previous week to land at No. 3. This marks the highest position ever achieved by a K-POP female artist on the Billboard Hot 100. Since its release in October of last year, the song has remained on the chart for 14 consecutive weeks, demonstrating sustained popularity. Although it initially dropped after reaching No. 8, it resumed an upward trend this year. Rosé’s achievements are evident across various Billboard charts as well. It held No. 2 for four consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles Chart, and on the global music platform Spotify, it surpassed 1 billion streams by the 30th. Rosé’s first full-length album, “Rosie,” reached No. 3 on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, and includes “APT” among its tracks. Notably, “APT” dominated all categories of Billboard’s pop radio charts. It topped the Pop Airplay chart, becoming the first K-POP artist to achieve this position. Additionally, it rose to No. 13 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart and made its debut on the Adult Contemporary chart, entering at No. 30. With this, Rosé became the second solo artist after Jung Kook (BTS) to appear on the Adult Contemporary chart. Rosé is under The Black Label, led by producer Teddy, and is active as a global soloist through an agreement with Atlantic Records, part of Warner Music Group. Meanwhile, the other members of BLACKPINK are also intensifying their solo activities. Jennie released her collaboration song “Love Hangover” with American singer-songwriter Dominic Fike on the 31st, and she is set to release her first full-length album, “Ruby,” on March 7th. With a group comeback planned for this year, it remains to be seen whether the success of their solo activities will have a positive impact on their group performances.