BLACKPINK's Rosé Achieves Milestone as the First K-Pop Artist to Hit No. 1 on Billboard's Pop Radio Airplay Chart

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has made history on U.S. radio by reaching a major milestone!

For the week ending on February 1, Billboard revealed that her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.,” has soared to the No. 1 spot on the Pop Airplay chart. This chart tracks the number of plays on mainstream Top 40 radio stations across the U.S.

Rosé’s achievement marks a groundbreaking moment, as she becomes the first K-pop artist ever to claim the top spot on the Pop Airplay chart.

“APT.” is only the fifth K-pop song to break into the chart’s top 10, with just two others reaching the top five. PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style” was the first, peaking at No. 10. BTS followed with “Dynamite” at No. 5 and “Butter” at No. 7. FIFTY FIFTY also made waves with their hit “Cupid,” which reached No. 7.

Rosé’s historic No. 1 is a testament to the global reach of K-pop and the growing influence of artists like her on mainstream radio.

Rosé's Journey to Stardom
Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé moved to South Korea after being discovered by YG Entertainment in 2012. Following four years of rigorous training, she debuted with BLACKPINK in August 2016.

In March 2021, Rosé launched her solo career with the single album "R." The album's immediate success was evident as it sold nearly 450,000 copies in its first week, the highest for a female K-pop soloist at the time. The lead single "On The Ground" achieved remarkable global success, topping charts and setting records, including the most-viewed music video in 24 hours by a solo K-pop artist. The album's second single, "Gone," also performed well, securing a top-ten position in South Korea.

Achievements and Recognition
Rosé's career is decorated with accolades, including two Guinness World Records and awards from Hanteo and Mnet. She is a significant influencer on social media, being the third-most followed Korean individual on Instagram. In addition to her musical achievements, Rosé is a fashion icon, serving as a global ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent and making history as the first female Korean idol to attend the Met Gala in 2021.


(With AI Inputs)

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