On October 24, 2024, BLACKPINK’s Rosé made history by becoming the first K-pop idol to top the Apple Music Global Chart. Her song "APT." featuring Bruno Mars achieved this remarkable feat.
The track officially surpassed Morgan Wallen’s "Love Somebody," which previously held the number 1 spot. Additionally, APT. has become the first and only song by a female K-pop act to achieve #1 on 30 Apple Music charts worldwide. Rosé has been dominating Apple Music’s global charts and commenting on the same, one fan on X said:
“Rosie paving the way for kpop,” a fan said.
“Apt is literally the gangnam style of the 2020s,” another fan said.
“No one does it like hér. a historic organic smash hit,” a fan claimed.
Some other fans noted that it was a catchy song that they couldn't get out of their heads.
“SHE DESERVES IT, I CAN'T GET APT OUT OF MY HEAD,” another fan exclaimed.
“THAT'S THE QUEEN OF K-POP EVERYONE,” another fan said.
“This is a massive achievement and well deserved!” another netizen said.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé breaks and makes an all-time record
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has achieved the unsurpassed feat of becoming the first-ever K-pop artist to top the Apple Music Global Chart. Just a day prior, her song had reached #4 on the Apple Music US Chart, which also marked the highest position for any K-pop act on that chart. In doing so, she subsequently has also become the first female K-pop soloist to achieve this accomplishment.
Fans across the globe are ecstatic, celebrating Rosé’s success as the song continues to set new records on multiple platforms. Topping the Apple Music Global Chart is a significant milestone, but her song has been consistently making waves across various other charts.
The track is currently sitting at #1 on some of the world’s most influential platforms, including
- #1 Spotify Global
- #1 Youtube
- #1 Worldwide iTunes
- #1 Song on Instagram Reels
- #1 Song on TikTok
- #1 QQ Music
- #1 MelOn
- #1 Genie
- #1 Bugs
- #1 FLO
- #1 Vibe
Fans are calling it one of the biggest hits ever by a K-pop soloist, and the excitement surrounding the song is showing no signs of slowing down. Adding to the celebration, on the same day her song achieved #1 on Apple Music Global, she earned her first win on Mnet’s M Countdown.
Her song competed against SEVENTEEN’s latest track, "LOVE, MONEY, FAME," featuring DJ Khaled. The competition was fierce, with Rosé ultimately winning by a narrow margin of 70 points. She scored 6707 points, while SEVENTEEN’s song earned 6637. This victory marks her first music show win in Korea for this release, adding to the list of achievements she’s already secured.
Fans have been vocal about how much they admire Rosé’s hard work and talent, with many expressing how proud they are of her accomplishments as a solo artist. They’re thrilled to see her breaking new ground with each release.
As fans celebrate her achievements, they are now looking forward to the release of her full solo album, with many saying that if her debut single has already reached such heights, the album will be worth the wait.