Historic Global Success
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have created music history with their collaboration “APT.” The groundbreaking track premiered on October 18 and immediately dominated global charts. Their powerful partnership has resulted in unprecedented streaming numbers across all major platforms, setting new benchmarks in the music industry.
The song’s success spans multiple streaming giants, including YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Within days, “APT.” achieved remarkable milestones that surpassed previous records held by major artists. The collaboration’s immediate impact demonstrates the growing influence of K-pop in the global music scene.
Record-Breaking Streaming Achievement
The collaboration reached extraordinary heights on Spotify, securing the biggest streaming day for a K-pop female soloist. With over 18.32 million streams, Rosé has set a new benchmark in K-pop history. The track maintained its position at #1 on Global Spotify for consecutive days, showcasing unprecedented listener engagement.
On YouTube, the music video surpassed 127 million views at unprecedented speed. It became 2024’s fastest K-pop music video to reach major viewing milestones, showcasing the global appeal of this collaboration. The video’s success also broke several platform-specific records, including the fastest to reach 5 million likes this year.
Platform Dominance
The song’s remarkable performance extends beyond traditional streaming platforms. On TikTok, “APT.” became the fastest Asian song to surpass 1 billion views, achieving this milestone in just four days. This viral success demonstrates the song’s strong appeal to younger audiences worldwide.
On MelOn, Korea’s leading music platform, “APT.” achieved real-time all-kills and became the most-streamed song by a female act in one day for 2024. The track surpassed 1.6 million streams, breaking previous records held by other prominent artists.
Chart-Topping Success
“APT.” dominated iTunes charts worldwide, reaching #1 in 63 countries. The song’s success extended to Billboard, where it’s set to debut at #1 on the Global 200 chart. This achievement makes Rosé the only female K-pop soloist to reach this milestone twice, cementing her position as a global music powerhouse.
On Apple Music, the collaboration reached #1 in 26 countries, making it the highest-peaking song by a K-pop female soloist in the platform’s U.S. history. This achievement places “APT.” alongside legendary K-pop hits like BTS’s “Dynamite” in terms of chart performance.
Final Thoughts: A New Era in Global Music
This historic collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars has redefined success in the music industry.
Their partnership has broken numerous records across multiple platforms, setting new standards for global music achievements. The unprecedented success of “APT.” signals a new era in cross-cultural musical collaborations.
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