BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have taken the music world by storm with their hit song APT. The track has been breaking records non-stop, and on February 26, its music video hit 1.2 billion views on YouTube in just 131 days and eight hours—the fastest ever by an Asian artiste. It’s now the fifth fastest video to reach this milestone, following Despacito, Shape of You, Hello, and Mi Gente. Clearly, fans can’t get enough of this infectious hit, and the numbers prove it.
Released on October 18, 2024, APT quickly became a global sensation with its catchy beats and fun, party-like energy. The music video features Rosé and Bruno Mars in a stylish garage band setting, rocking black leather jackets against a pink backdrop. Their chemistry, playful moments—like Bruno waving South Korean flags and Rosé surprising him with a kiss—only add to its charm. It’s the kind of video you can’t watch just once—each replay makes you love it even more.
Beyond YouTube, APT has dominated charts worldwide. It held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 for 12 weeks, topped the Circle Digital Chart in South Korea for 10 weeks, and became the first song by a female K-pop soloist to hit No. 1 on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart. It also topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and reached No. 1 in over 40 countries. In the U.S., it broke records by making it into the Top 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
With record-breaking numbers, Grammy buzz, and fans still obsessed, APT isn’t just a hit—it’s a global phenomenon. And by the looks of it, this is just the beginning.
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