Blackpink’s Rosé Breaks Records with New Single “APT.” Featuring Bruno Mars, Surpassing 100 Million Streams in One Week

Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have gifted us a track that’s more than just a catchy tune — it's become an anthem that hits home every time life feels a bit upside down. With “APT.,” Rosé takes her unmistakable voice and teams up with Bruno’s smooth style, creating a sound that’s impossible to shake. At first, it seemed like just another hyped release, but the song’s staying power and its catchy hook have proven it’s here to stay, giving fans something they can replay over and over again.

This single is more than a hit; it’s a new chapter for K-pop’s global influence. “APT.” has already broken records, dominating streaming charts worldwide with its addictive melody and relatable lyrics. Described by critics as “intuitive” and universally appealing, the song has already hit a major milestone: over 100 million streams on Spotify in just seven days.

This achievement makes Rosé the fastest female K-pop solo artist to reach this milestone and puts her right behind BTS’s Jungkook as the second-fastest K-pop act overall. Rosé and Bruno Mars are rewriting the playbook for K-pop’s global reach, proving that this genre’s influence knows no boundaries.

Rosé revealed that the well-known Korean game "Apartment Game" served as the inspiration for the song.

It's easy, entertaining, and a great way to boost your mood, making it one of my favorite games. After teaching the studio personnel the game, I began working on the tune one evening. Bruno Mars joined me later, finishing the song.

With Mars and Rosé in a visually striking production, the music video for "APT." garnered 25 million views in a day and 100 million views in five days on YouTube.

Further demonstrating Rosé's worldwide appeal, the video swiftly went to the top of both YouTube's US trending music list and South Korea's trending videos. As of Sunday, "APT." had received more than 160 million views.

“The song feels incredibly catchy, almost as if it were designed to be an instant hit,” said music critic Lim Hee-yun on Sunday. “The word ‘a-par-teu’ repeats in a way that feels ear-catching, with a strong hook. The melody that follows is simple yet familiar, giving it a wide mainstream appeal.”