Rosé & Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Logs Third Week at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100

Rosé, a member of BLACKPINK, and American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars have achieved significant success with their collaborative single “APT.” The track has maintained the number one position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks as of the chart released on December 4, 2024.

“APT.” was released on October 18, 2024, under The Black Label and Atlantic Records. It serves as the lead single from Rosé’s debut studio album, Rosie, marking her first solo release since departing from YG Entertainment in 2023.

The song’s ascent to the top of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 is notable, as it became the first song by a Western act to achieve this position in over a decade. The last such instance was The Wanted’s “Glad You Came” in 2012.

“APT.” has also set streaming records, surpassing 500 million streams on Spotify, making it the fastest song of 2024 to reach this milestone.

The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars has been well-received, with their performance of “APT.” at the 2024 MAMA Awards garnering significant attention.

Overall, “APT.” continues to demonstrate strong performance across various music charts and streaming platforms, highlighting the successful partnership between Rosé and Bruno Mars.