ROSE's new song ”APT.” reaches highest chart position for a female K-pop artist on the US Billboard charts... Collaboration and unique lyrics captivate the world

"I regretted listening to this song within 10 seconds. I can't get 'APT.' out of my head all day," said a comment from an overseas netizen who watched the music video for "APT." on YouTube.
The collaboration song "APT." by BLACKPINK's ROSE and pop star Bruno Mars broke the record for a K-POP female singer.
The song swept the main pop charts in Korea. The unique pronunciation of the Korean-style foreign word "APT.", which is unfamiliar to English-speaking people, the addictive melody that anyone can imitate, and the collaboration with pop stars
According to a teaser article published by American music media Billboard on the 29th (Korean time), "APT." is an American
Rika's latest chart (as of November 2nd) on the Billboard main single chart HOT100 (hereafter referred to as HOT100) ranked 8th. This is the most popular solo song released by ROSE.
This is a high ranking and the first time they have made it into the top 10 of the HOT100.
Cream” easily surpassed its previous highest ranking of 13th.
This is the highest ranking among all. On this day, ROSE commented on her SNS, "What on earth is going on? I'm really surprised and grateful," and "My dream has come true."
HOT100 is a chart that ranks songs based on physical singles, digital music, streaming numbers, radio airplay scores, YouTube views, and more.
Since geo-broadcast streaming figures make up a large proportion of the rankings, it is used as an indicator of the popularity of the American populace. In particular, the HOT100 Top 10 is made up of local pop artists.
It is difficult to rank this high. This shows that "APT." has surpassed the small group of K-POP enthusiasts who have been consuming K-POP continuously, and has deeply penetrated the daily lives of the local general public.
- ROSE is the fifth pop singer to rank in the top 10 of the HOT100, following PSY, BTS, JIMIN, and JUNG KOOK.
It reached number one on the Billboard Global Chart.
It also made its debut at number four on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100, which is considered one of the two major charts in the pop market along with the Billboard chart.
Not only did it sweep the Korean music charts and music show rankings, it also topped Spotify's US and global weekly charts.
The popularity of ROSE's "APT." has also attracted attention from the Korean hit song of the same name, Yoon Soo-il's "Apartment." The song is called "Hot Topic" because of the same title, and "former ancestral apartment" is also called "Apartment."
He even has a nickname. Jeong Deok-hyun, a pop culture critic, said, "The style of recent K-pop songs is clearly different from the grammar that has been shown in English pop songs."
"Just like the title 'I Can Hear Your Voice,' it's a fascinating song that blends English and Korean culture well," said the group. Bruno Mars' popularity and influence also contributed greatly to the song.
In addition to "APT." at No. 8, the latest chart also includes "Die With A," another collaboration between Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, released in August.
"Smile" is ranked 4th. In particular, Bruno Mars has topped the global Spotify chart twice with this song, up until "APT."
A source in the music industry said, "The pronunciation of 'apartment,' a chant used in a Korean drinking game, seems to have been received freshly in English-speaking countries," but added, "Bruno Mars
"It cannot be ignored that the power that the group wields in the music market also played a part in this achievement."