“Biggest POP + K-POP Collab” - Fans react as BLACKPINK Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT. is named as Collaboration of the Year by Consequence

Rosé of BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars' song APT. has been named "Collaboration of the Year" by Consequence. On December 17, 2024, the publication announced its annual K-Pop Yearbook list via its website, where the song was highlighted as a standout collaboration.

This recognition comes shortly after APT. was also named one of the "Best Songs of the Year" by the same publication on December 10. Despite being released just two months ago, the track has already garnered significant reach.

Fans are celebrating this achievement, praising both the song's artistic brilliance and the firm's decision to honor it. Many have described the recognition to be a well-deserved one. Some of the other fans said,

“Two powerhouse voices coming together no wonder it’s Collaboration of the Year,” a fan said.

“They worked better together, humor, beauty and dynamics!” A fan stated.

“It was so good..It'll be breaking records until next year,” a fan affirmed.

Some of the other fans said,

“Impressive recognition! Both Rosé and Bruno Mars have truly showcased exceptional talent in this collaboration. Well-deserved accolade for such an outstanding piece of work.” A fan wrote.

“We expected this,” a fan remarked.

“Rosie, queen, well deserved,” a fan exclaimed.

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Rosé's APT. gains another official recognition

Consequence, a digital publication known for its coverage of music and pop culture, releases an annual “K-pop Yearbook” to spotlight significant moments and achievements within the K-pop industry. In 2024, several artists received special recognition, with Rosé of BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars’ song APT. earning the title of "Collaboration of the Year."

Released on October 18, APT. not only claimed this prestigious honor but was also listed as one of the “200 Best Songs of the Year,” ranking at #166. The publication praised the song's impact.

Describing the song and announcing the achievement in their words, it said,

"Ahead of her now-released solo album, rosie, ROSÉ kicked things off with a bang. When the BLACKPINK member linked up with Bruno Mars for the irresistible “APT.,” which we named one of the 200 best songs of the year, they uncovered a creative match made in heaven.

It continued,

Bruno can’t help but arrive to any collaboration with buckets of charm and the ability to make any chorus melody completely addictive, while ROSÉ’s energy and enthusiasm around the song was equally contagious.

On the same day as the announcement, APT. achieved an incredible milestone, becoming the song by an Asian act with the most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200. With eight consecutive weeks at the top, it surpassed Jungkook’s Seven featuring Latto, which previously held the position for seven weeks. However, APT. achieved this record without relying on multiple remixes or combined versions.

Some of the other winners of this year's K-pop Yearbook are,

• Title Track of the Year: TOMORROW X TOGETHER - Deja Vu
• Best Tour of the Year: ATEEZ - Towards the Light: Will to Power
• Rookies of the Year - BOYNEXTDOOR
• Best Debut of the Year: ILLIT - Magnetic
• Biggest Impact of the Year: Jimin - Who
• Record Breakers of the Year - Stray Kids

Fans are celebrating as more and more achievements keep coming in for APT.