On the evening of December 1, Rose (Blackpink) appeared as a guest on JTBC Korea's "Newsroom". In the program, she shared about the production process of the song APT. and filmed the MV with American artist Bruno Mars.
Regarding the reason for composing the song APT., the Blackpink singer said: It was really a time when I didnt know where to start. There are many genres I want to try. I like vibrant melodies, but also like ballads, and in between, I recorded this song. I think this is definitely one of the genres I want to try.
Rose has many compliments for Bruno Mars' talent as well as his help in the production of her solo album.
He was great. Bruno helped me a lot and inspired me. He gave me a lot of advice and became a good colleague when I released my first album.
Bruno was also my vocal coach. When recording, I was still choking, but he directly guided me. So I sang along, screaming. Witnessing him personally expressing his voice during the recording process was an unforgettable moment" - the female singer said about Bruno.
In addition, according to Rose, Bruno Mars contributed many ideas to the MV APT..
Bruno had a clear idea. He sent me a reference video and said, It would be beautiful if the background was pink, and he was imagining a world like this, starting with the outfit. I learned a lot.
He also suggested waving the Korean flag. He bought it while on tour. I thought that Korean audiences would really like this.
In particular, the scene where Rose kissed Bruno Mars on the cheek in the MV APT. was actually a suggestion from Bruno.
Rose shared: It was Bruno Mars who asked me to kiss him. There is a story behind the scenes. That kissing scene matches the lyrics. But at first I objected: "Why do you have to do that?". He immediately laughed and said, It would be stranger if you did, so I decided to do it.
Rose (Blackpink)'s full-length album "rosie" with 12 songs, will be released on December 6. Of which, there are 2 previously released songs: APT. and Number one girl.
Regarding the meaning of the album, Rose confided: Friends and family call me Rosie. Right from the beginning of this album, I wanted to write music that was true to me. I think, if it makes me comfortable when listening, it will probably comfort others. So I hope it will become an album that many people can sympathize with.
