BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ chart-topping collaboration, APT (short for ‘Apartment’) continues to shatter records. Released on October 18, the sensational track from Rosé’s first studio album Rosie has hit 600 million views on YouTube. According to the reports of Soompi, the music video has reached this milestone on December 17 at approximately 7am KST in just 59 days.
The outstanding achievement makes APT the fastest K-Pop music video to reach 600 million views, breaking previous records for 400 and 500 million views. The track APT by Rosé and Bruno Marso has not only captivated listeners on YouTube but has also dominated global music charts. The song spent not one but eight weeks at number one on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts. Additionally it became the first track by either artist to secure a “perfect all-kill” in South Korea, topping all major domestic music charts including the Circle Digital Chart.
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Internationally, APT track has secured the top spot in countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Japan and several others in Asia and the MENA region. It also entered the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, setting a new benchmark for K-pop female soloists.
The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno mars bridges K-pop and western pop, further showcasing the global appeal of the genre. With its steady success, APT has cemented its place in music history, marking a new milestone for both artists.
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