redgaming Rosé’s ‘APT.’ hits No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100, sets record
BLACKPINK’s Rosé performs her megahit “APT.,” in this photo provided by CJ ENM. Image: Yonhap via The Korea Herald
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has reached No. 3 on the latest version of the Billboard Hot 100 with “APT.,” setting a new record as the highest-ranking K-pop female artist on the weekly chart.
The song, Rosé’s collaborative single with US pop star Bruno Mars, climbed two spots to achieve its highest position yet on the Hot 100, Billboard announced in an article published Monday, Jan. 27 (US time).
Article continues after this advertisementReleased in October, “APT.” originally debuted at No. 8 before surging 29 positions to land at No. 5 on the Jan. 7 chart, experiencing ups and downs in its performance over the weeks.
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The Hot 100 ranks the most popular songs in the US each week, based on a combination of all-genre streaming, radio airplay, and sales data.
Article continues after this advertisement“APT.” is a pre-release single from “rosie,” Rosé’s first-ever full-length solo album, which dropped on Dec. 6.
house of fun free spinsArticle continues after this advertisementInspired by a popular Korean drinking game called the “apartment game,” the track has resonated internationally, thanks to its catchy chorus that repeatedly features the word “apartment,” pronounced as “apateu,” a Korean abbreviation.
Article continues after this advertisementBillboard also reported that “APT.” reached No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart, marking the first time a prominent K-pop act has topped this ranking.
The updated Billboard charts will be published Tuesday (US time). (via Yonhap)
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