“Huge win for diversity in music”- Fans react as BLACKPINK's Rosé becomes the first K-pop female soloist to debut on US iTunes Top 10 with ‘APT’

On Friday, October 18, BLACKPINK's Rosé released her latest solo track, APT, in collaboration with Bruno Mars. Within 24 hours of its release, Rosé made history as she became the first K-pop female soloist to debut on the US iTunes Top 10 with APT. As per Kworb, the idol’s track is currently ranked at #5 on the top 10 list.

For those unaware, BLACKPINK's Rosé unveiled the initial teasers of the song just a day before its official release. Therefore, this newest feat of the singer was celebrated by her fans. BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s admirers flooded the internet with their praises for the K-pop idol and her latest solo track. Expressing this sentiment, one user on X commented:

“ROSÉ's achievement is groundbreaking, making history as the first Asian female artist to debut in the US iTunes top 10. A huge win for diversity in music”

Many other responses from the K-pop idol’s fans were seen online. One fan commented that Rosé finally got her proper recognition; another alluded to her as a ‘pioneer’ and ‘pookie princess.’

“She's doing things never done before. A pioneer, a trailblazer my pookie princess”- stated a fan

“With less than 24hrs song release announcement!! So proud of you Rosé!! ATP is so good!! Rosé is insane!!”- wrote a fan.

“She f*cking underrated for long time!!!! Finally she get her proper recognition how she can sing well and match chemistry with BRUNO F*CKING MARS! Girl im proud, my childhood as Blinks and Bruno fans has been fulfill”- another fan commented.

Some fans said that Rosé’s latest achievement wasn’t a surprise for them, while others stated that she is a top artist. Another fan referred to her as the ‘dark horse’ of BLACKPINK.

“Not even surprised like people were begging her to release something and mind y'all it was a surprise drop”- a fan expressed.

“have you guys watched the music video? heard the song? YG was keeping this woman back fr because TALENT AND CHARISMA are insane. 100% the best song and mv released by any of the bp members so far (and they’re all so amazing too). can’t wait for her album”- another admirer stated.

“Congratulations, Rose is really a top artist, a big thanks to Bruno too, he never had any bad song releases/collab”- a fan commented.

“And going back to my tweet she's the dark horse of BP !!! I say she'll be the most successful one”- another user on X wrote.

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BLACKPINK's Rosé’s APT is a pre-release track of her upcoming album Rosie

BLACKPINK's Rosé’s latest single featuring Bruno Mars, APT, is a pre-release track from the idol’s upcoming studio album, Rosie.

On October 1, the K-pop idol shared news of the upcoming release of her debut album, Rosie, on her Instagram account. The album is slated for release on December 6. Rosie will be a comprehensive studio album featuring a total of twelve tracks.

The singer's recent collaborative single APT swiftly garnered attention for its captivating tune and, more significantly, its unique title.

The internet expressed curiosity about the meaning of the term 'APT' and speculated whether the song was related to a Korean drinking game. On October 17, Bruno Mars released an Instagram photo of himself and BLACKPINK's Rosé, with the caption mentioning the Korean drinking game.

APT, an abbreviation for apartment, is influenced by a classic Korean drinking game known as "Apateu," which originates from the English term "apartment."

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Stay tuned for the premiere of BLACKPINK's Rosé's upcoming debut album, Rosie, on December 6, 2024.