Rose of BLACKPINK celebrates a significant achievement. Her latest single, “APT,” featuring Bruno Mars, reached 100 million views on YouTube. The music video broke records after its release on October 18, 2024. It became the fastest video to reach this milestone in 2024. Fans worldwide have responded positively to its lively visuals and humorous graphics. These elements have contributed to its viral success across various social media platforms.
To mark the occasion, Rose shared a funny selfie on Instagram. She captioned it, “apateu apateu… 100M views?” Additionally, she expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt voice note on her Instagram broadcast channel. In the note, she sang the song’s catchy hook and said, “Love you, my number ones.” This personal touch deepened her connection with her global fan base.
“APT” has also gained popularity on Spotify. With over 50 million streams, Rose became the first K-pop female soloist to top the global Spotify chart. The single’s success solidified its popularity both domestically and internationally. It dominated the South Korean charts and made an impact on the world stage.
While enjoying “APT” success, Rose announced her signing with THE BLACK LABEL, a label founded by the renowned producer Teddy. She also signed with Atlantic Records, home to international artists like Charli XCX and Ed Sheeran. Fans eagerly await her debut solo studio album, titled “Rose,” set to release on December 6, 2024.
Rose rose to fame as a member of BLACKPINK in 2016, alongside Lisa, Jisoo, and Jennie. She has since established a successful solo career. Before “APT,” she released her single album “R,” which featured popular tracks like “Gone” and “On The Ground.” Both songs helped enhance her reputation as a solo artist.
Jennie, another BLACKPINK member, recently made headlines for her solo projects. On October 11, 2024, her latest song, “Mantra,” debuted at #98 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
As each member makes their mark on the international music scene, BLACKPINK’s influence in the global music industry continues to grow. Fans can look forward to even more exciting projects from both Rose and Jennie in the future.
