BLACKPINK’s Rosé and American pop star Bruno Mars have created a sensation with their duet “APT.,” sparking fans’ curiosity about Rosé’s own ‘apt.’ life.
Maeil Business Newspaper reported on October 28th that Rosé is reportedly renting the top floor of Yongsan Prugio Summit in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Her apartment is located on the 38th floor and is a duplex with two bedrooms and three bathrooms on the first floor, plus two additional bedrooms and an outdoor terrace on the second floor. The unit’s estimated sale price is around 10 billion KRW (approximately $7.5 million).
Meanwhile, “APT.” was released on October 18th as a pre-release single from Rosé’s first solo album. Inspired by the Korean drinking game “Apt Game,” the song has topped domestic charts like Melon, Genie, and Bugs.
Moreover, Rosé’s agency announced that the song debuted at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting debut ever for a female K-pop artist. The track also claimed No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 (including the U.S.) and Global 200 (excluding the U.S.) charts. It achieved No. 1 on the Global 200 (including the U.S.) with the second-highest streaming count in Billboard history.
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Building on its success in Korea, “APT.” continues to break records globally. The single reached No. 1 on Spotify’s U.S. chart and topped iTunes charts in 40 countries. It also hit No. 1 on QQ Music, China’s largest streaming platform, showing its immense popularity across both the Americas and Asia.
The music video, featuring Rosé and Bruno Mars in a clever, visually captivating production, has also been a hit, surpassing 100 million views within five days of release and reaching 180 million views by October 29th as it races towards 200 million. The video has maintained the No. 1 spot on YouTube’s trending music and trending video lists in South Korea, and it has topped trending charts in both South Korea and the U.S., showcasing a truly global impact in the music market.
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