Rosé Breaks Records With ‘APT.’
When Rosé of BLACKPINK dropped her duet “APT.” with Bruno Mars, fans knew it was special. But now, it’s officially historic. The music video has crossed over 2 billion views on YouTube—making it the fastest K-pop MV to hit that number, all in under one year since its October 2024 release.
Double Billion Milestone—Group and Solo
This isn’t just any record. With this achievement, Rosé becomes the first K-pop artist ever to have a music video with over 2 billion views as both a solo act and a group member. Yes, BLACKPINK already made waves on YouTube, but Rosé has now carved out her own slice of history.
Beating Legends with Speed
“APT.” outpaced some of the biggest viral hits in K-pop history—overtaking PSY’s “Gangnam Style” and BTS’ “Dynamite”—in terms of speed to the 2-billion mark. Racking up billions used to take years. Rosé did it in under 12 months. Iconic much?
From YouTube Queen to Billboard Climber
The Bruno Mars collab wasn’t just a YouTube smash. “APT.” debuted at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to an impressive peak at #3. It instantly topped domestic and international charts, proving that Rosé’s musical magic works across continents.
Rosé, a Global Powerhouse
The accolades didn’t stop there. Rosé earned a spot on TIME magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025’, and in September, she became the first K-pop artist to win ‘Song of the Year’ at the MTV Video Music Awards—a category usually dominated by Western pop elites. That’s right, she took home the trophy with flair.
What’s Next for Rosé?
If “APT.” is any indication, Rosé isn’t slowing down. She’s not just chasing records—she’s setting them. With a global fanbase, killer vocals, and the style of a runway queen, the next era of K-pop might just have Rosé’s name all over it.
So the real question is—what’s left for her to conquer?
