BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars are making waves with their new duet APT.

Released on October 18, Rosé's latest single, APT. (Rosé & Bruno Mars), has taken the music world by storm. This song, which is a pre-release single for her upcoming full-length album rosie set to drop on December 6, is already breaking records.

APT. quickly achieved a "Perfect All-Kill" (PAK) on Korean music charts, dominating the real-time, daily, and Top 100 charts on platforms like Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe. But that’s not all—it also topped the Spotify Global and U.S. charts, along with iTunes charts in 40 regions. Rosé even made history as the first Korean female solo artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. Spotify chart.

The music video for APT., featuring playful and fun visuals of Rosé and Bruno Mars, is also a massive hit. It hit No. 1 on YouTube’s trending videos and trending music lists in both Korea and the U.S. In just four days, the video racked up 82 million views, quickly approaching 100 million.

Rosé shared that APT. was inspired by a popular Korean game called the "Apartment Game." She explained, “The Apartment Game is something I really love. It’s simple, fun, and great for lifting the mood. One night in the studio, I showed it to the staff, and we all had a blast. That’s when I decided to turn it into a song. Later, Bruno Mars joined in, and the song came to life.”

Rosé’s first full-length album, rosie, will feature 12 tracks, including APT., and Rosé has been involved in writing and composing all the songs. This album is expected to give fans a more personal look into her life and stories.

As BLACKPINK’s main vocalist, Rosé has already made her mark with several records. In 2021, her solo single On The Ground from the album R debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, setting a new record for a female K-pop solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100.

In June, Rosé signed with The Black Label and Atlantic Records, further expanding her global activities. With her influence in music, beauty, and fashion, fans around the world are eagerly following her journey.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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