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Blackpink's Rosé continues to set records across the globe with her smash hit APT. After scoring a perfect-all kill in South Korea and becoming the highest ranking song by a female K-pop act on the UK’s Official Singles Chart, the collab track has achieved a massive feat on the Billboard Hot 100.
Blackpink's Rosé makes Billboard history with APT
On October 29, this week’s Billboard Hot 100 was finally unveiled. Blackpink star Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT debuted at No. 8 on the coveted chart. With this, Rosé has made history as the first female K-pop artist to earn a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The On the Ground singer has joined the likes of PSY, BTS, Jimin and Jungkook. 
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That's not all! The Blackpink star also set the record for the biggest streaming debut by a K-Pop soloist in Billboard Hot 100 history with the collab track.APT amassed over 25 million streams during its debut week.
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Rosé reacts to APT's debut on Hot 100
Taking to Instagram, Rosé expressed her joy over the massive feat. “oh my gosh what is happening. this is crazy. thank you so much number ones, blinks, everyone. This one’s for u. This is my dream come true. ty @brunomars,” she wrote.
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About APT.
Released on October 18, 2024, APT. is the lead single from Rosé’s upcoming album rosie. The collab track marks the Blackpink star’s return as a soloist after three long years. The catchy pop punk song was inspired by her favourite South Korean drinking game, called Apartment. APT. was penned by Rosé, Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown and Nicky Chinn. Bruno Mars, Cirkut, Omer Fedi and Rogét Chahayed also helped produced the single.