Rosé of BLACKPINK has achieved a historic milestone on the UK Singles Chart with her song “APT.” becoming the highest-charting female solo K-pop act ever. “APT.,” a collaboration with pop icon Bruno Mars, debuted at No. 4, setting a new record for K-pop soloists on the UK charts. This marks Rosé’s third solo release and her most successful to date. It follows her debut solo single, “On the Ground,” which peaked at No. 43 in 2021.
The achievement also highlights Rosé’s distinction among her BLACKPINK bandmates. Jisoo and Jennie have each secured top 40 solo hits, with Jisoo’s “Flower” and Jennie’s recent “Mantra,” both charting in the UK. Rosé’s unprecedented No. 4 entry with “APT.” makes her the first Korean female soloist to break into the UK’s top five.
The UK Singles report on October 25 confirmed the debut of Rosé’s “APT.” at No. 4. This marks the third-highest ranking for a K-pop act on the chart. It follows PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style” at No. 1 and BTS’s “Dynamite” at No. 3. Given the track’s viral success on social media and its rapidly growing, “APT. challenge,” fans and industry insiders alike anticipate a continued climb for “APT.” in the weeks to come.
On Spotify, “APT.” surpassed 100 million streams shortly after its release, affirming its massive global appeal. The song’s explosive streaming numbers contribute to its chart performance, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
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“APT.” is a pre-release single ahead of Rosé’s comeback album on December 6, building excitement for her upcoming music. Fans around the world are celebrating this milestone as Rosé continues to break barriers in global music markets.