Rosé and Billboard Chart Records with “APT.” Breakthrough

Rosé and Billboard history were rewritten as “APT.” led the Billboard Global (excluding U.S.) chart for 15 weeks, surpassing Mariah Carey’s record. The song also ranked high on the Billboard Global 200 and Hot 100, marking a milestone for a female K-pop soloist. Fans cheered as “APT.” hit 2 billion YouTube Music streams, while her album “Rosie” placed second in pure sales among female solo artists.

Rosé Sets a New Billboard Record

Rosé from BLACKPINK achieved a historic milestone with “APT.,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars. According to Billboard’s preview article on the 11th, the song topped the Billboard Global (excluding U.S.) chart for 15 consecutive weeks. This broke the previous record of 14 weeks held by Mariah Carey’s holiday hit, All I Want for Christmas Is You.

Rosé and Billboard Rankings for “APT.”

While “APT.” dominated the Billboard Global (excluding U.S.) chart, it dropped one spot to No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200, which includes U.S. rankings. On the Hot 100, the song peaked at No. 3, marking the highest rank ever for a female K-pop soloist. However, it fell to No. 6 this week.

The Song’s Unique Appeal

“APT.” gained massive popularity with its catchy hook and a theme inspired by Korean drinking games. Rosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars attracted global attention, and the song’s addictive melody helped it maintain strong streaming numbers. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s “Die With a Smile” took the top spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.

Fan Reactions and Additional Achievements

On Korean online community MLBPARK, fans celebrated Rosé’s achievements. Many highlighted that “APT.” surpassed 2 billion streams on YouTube Music, making Rosé the first K-pop artist to reach this milestone. Additionally, her album “Rosie” sold 985,000 pure copies, ranking her as the second-best-selling female solo artist, following Taylor Swift. Fans also admired how Billboard and Tiffany & Co. sent birthday wishes to Rosé, calling her a world-class star.

ROSÉ Chart Success in Hanteo Charts and Billboard Discussions

ROSÉ chart performance in Hanteo national rankings showed dominance across the U.S., Japan, and China. “rosie” and “APT.” secured first place in multiple categories, with strong competition from Stray Kids, GOT7, and BABYMONSTER.

Here’s a link to MLBPARK.

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