Rosé Sets New Record For K-Pop Female Soloists With 200 Million Views On 'APT.' MV Featuring Bruno Mars

BLACKPINK ’s Rosé and Bruno Mars continue to make waves! Their music video for the hit collaboration “APT.” just reached an incredible milestone, surpassing 200 million views on October 30 at around 11:16 a.m. KST. The video hit this number in record time—just 11 days and 22 hours after its October 18 release at 1 p.m. KST.

This makes “APT.” the fastest music video of 2024 to hit 200 million views and the quickest ever for a Korean female solo artist. Rosé’s powerful performance, combined with Bruno Mars’s artistry, has clearly captivated fans globally, setting a new benchmark for viewership speed and impact in K-pop history.

About Rosé

Rosé, a New Zealand-born, South Korea-based singer, has been a trailblazer since her debut with BLACKPINK in 2016. After signing with YG Entertainment in 2012, she trained for four years before joining the internationally acclaimed group. Her solo career took off in March 2021 with her debut single album R, which saw record-breaking sales and remarkable achievements on international charts. The album’s lead single, “On the Ground,” catapulted her to global stardom, making her the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Global 200 and gain significant traction in the UK.

Released under The Black Label and Atlantic Records, “APT.” became an instant chart-topper, marking Rosé as the first Korean female soloist to hit number one on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart. It’s also her highest entry on the UK Singles Chart and the first by a Korean female artist to make the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

Rosé’s influence stretches far beyond her music. She holds two Guinness World Records and numerous awards, including a Mnet Asian Music Award. Notably, Rosé has become a fashion icon, representing Yves Saint Laurent globally and making history as one of the first Korean idols at the prestigious Met Gala in 2021. Her influence is evident on social media as well, where she ranks as the third-most followed Korean individual on Instagram.

In collaboration with Bruno Mars, Rosé has demonstrated her unmatched appeal in the global music arena. " APT. " continues to be celebrated not just as a hit song, but as a record-breaking milestone that redefines the influence of K-pop worldwide.


(With AI Inputs)


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