Rosé (Blackpink) continues to make her mark on the world music map when the MV "APT.", in collaboration with Bruno Mars, officially reached 2.6 billion views on YouTube, and also set another impressive record.
According to newly updated data, the MV "APT." has surpassed the 2.6 billion views mark on the YouTube platform. The song was released on October 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM (Korean time), meaning it only took more than 1 year, 9 months and 12 days to conquer this remarkable achievement.
With the new milestone, "APT." became the MV of Asian artists reaching 2.6 billion views fastest on YouTube. Not only that, the product also set a record for the MV led by the female artist reaching 2.6 billion views in the shortest time, further affirming Rosé's global appeal.
Right from its release, "APT." created a fever on many international music charts. The catchy melody, easy-to-remember lyrics and harmonious combination between Rosé and Bruno Mars helped the song quickly spread on digital platforms and social networks.
Not only dominating streaming charts, the song also became a trend with millions of videos using the song's melody on TikTok and many other platforms.
The new achievement once again shows Rosé's strong influence as a solo artist. After many years of working with Blackpink, the female singer is increasingly affirming her own position in the international music market through quality products with great spread.
On a global scale, "APT." This is currently the 5th fastest MV to reach 2.6 billion views in YouTube history. The 4 products ranked above are "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi combined with Daddy Yankee, "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran, "Sorry" by Justin Bieber and "Girls like you" by Maroon 5 combined with Cardi B.
The continuous breaking of views records shows the persistent vitality of "APT." after nearly 2 years of release. This achievement not only contributes to consolidating Rosé's position in the international music market but also continues to affirm the increasing influence of K-pop artists on the global stage.
