On December 3, 2024, BLACKPINK's Rosé sang Bruno Mars' part for the duo's latest collaborative track APT. at Radio 1's Live Lounge. It sent the fandom into a frenzy.
For those unversed, the female artist released APT. (feat. Bruno Mars) on October 18, 2024, through The Black Label and The Atlantic Records. It is the pre-release single for the K-pop idol's forthcoming debut full-length studio album Rosie.
Subsequently, the clip where BLACKPINK's Rosé sang Bruno Mars's part for APT. circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They could not contain their excitement, and an X user tweeted:
"Her versatility is unreal! She brings so much energy to every part of the song."
The fandom stated that BLACKPINK's Rosé was a vocal queen, and she nailed her recent performance.
"Rosé absolutely killed Bruno's part in "APT"! Her voice and style make every moment shine. She’s truly a vocal queen,"- a fan reacted.
"APT.-Rosé sings Bruno’s part. That’s so perfect and best voice. I love it,"- a fan shared.
"oh rosé give us that clean version,"- a fan commented.
Many internet users stated that they were glad that the female artist was having fun.
"She's creating waves in the Kpop industry and we are here for it,"- a user reacted.
"Rosé singing “APT” live at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge! She sounds so good and she’s just having fun performing… I LOVE IT,"- a user shared.
"Rose voice was very heart touching,"- a user commented.
BLACKPINK's Rosé will release her forthcoming album Rosie in December 2024
BLACKPINK's Rosé is gearing up to make her much-awaited comeback with her debut studio full-length album, Rosie, on December 6, 2024. The two tracks, including APT. (feat. Bruno Mars) and Number One Girl, were released on October 18 and November 22, respectively.
The upcoming album will feature the following 13 tracks:
- Number One Girl
- 3 AM
- Two Years
- Toxic Till The End
- Drinks Or Coffee
- Apt. (with Bruno Mars)
- Gameboy
- Stay A Little Longer
- Not The Same
- Call It The End
- Too Bad For Us
- Dance All Night
- Vampirehollie (Vampirehollie edition vinyl only)
Meanwhile, Number One Girl and APT. (Bruno Mars) have achieved commercial success on different music charts, leaving the K-Pop fandom grooving to the tracks.
In recent news, BLACKPINK's Rosé has been actively engaged in promotional activities for her forthcoming album Rosie by appearing on different music programs.
She made a guest appearance on KBS2's The Seasons-Lee Young-ji's Rainbow on November 29, 2024, where she performed Number One Girl and APT (feat. Bruno Mars). She also performed APT. with Bruno Mars at the 2024 MAMA Awards.