- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
BLACKPINK member Rose is undoubtedly on a roll, shattering records and making history with her incredible achievements. The Kpop sensation has once again sent shockwaves through the music industry, creating a massive buzz with her latest record-breaking feat. Her hit track, APT, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, has dominated the Billboard charts, surpassing music icons like the legendary Mariah Carey.
BLACKPINK's Rose Breaks PSY's 12-Year Billboard Record With Gangam Style
In a remarkable milestone, Rose and Bruno Mars' APT has achieved something truly extraordinary. According to a report by Koreaboo, this chart-topping track has become the first song in an impressive 12 years to hold the #1 spot on the worldwide iTunes chart for a staggering 96 days.
This feat is all the more remarkable considering that the previous record holder was none other than PSY's wildly popular party anthem, Gangnam Style. Released in 2012, Gangnam Style took the world by storm, becoming the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views. Now, Rose and Bruno Mars' APT has surpassed this record.
ROSÉ officially breaks a 12-year old record as “APT.” (96 days) becomes the longest #1 running song by a K-pop act on iTunes worldwide songs chart in history, surpassing PSY’s “Gangnam Style” (95 days). pic.twitter.com/l4ddP3sAw4
— Rosé Charts (@charts_rose) February 10, 2025
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars collaborated on the song APT, released on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from Rosé's debut album Rosie. This marked Rosé's first solo single in three years, following her departure from YG Entertainment in 2023. The upbeat pop track draws inspiration from a Korean drinking game and features a catchy chorus with the rhythmic chant "apateu". Listn to the hit Kpop song here:
BLACKPINK's Rose has achieved back-to-back milestones. She set a new Guinness World Record as the first K-pop artist to reach #1 on Apple Music's Top 100 Global Chart. Additionally, her hit song "APT." topped the Billboard Global Excl US chart, surpassing Mariah Carey's iconic "All I Want For Christmas Is You".