BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars have reached an impressive milestone! Their duet song "APT." has achieved 100 million streams on Spotify just one week after its release. On the 25th, Rosé's agency, The Black Label, confirmed this exciting news.

"Apt." was released on November 18 as a pre-release single for Rosé's upcoming full-length album, rosie, set to drop on December 6. This track made history by becoming the fastest song for a K-pop female solo artist to reach 100 million streams and the second-fastest overall among K-pop artists!

The song quickly took over the real-time and daily charts on popular music sites in Korea like Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe, achieving a "PAK" (Perfect All Kill).

It also claimed the top spot on Spotify's U.S. chart and dominated the iTunes charts in 40 different regions, proving to be a global hit!

Additionally, "APT." hit number one on QQ Music, China's biggest music platform, showing its popularity not just in Korea but across the Americas and Asia.

With this achievement, Rosé became the first female solo artist from Korea to top the U.S. Spotify chart and the global Spotify Top Songs chart.

The music video for "APT.," featuring Bruno Mars, caught a lot of attention with its fun visuals. It reached over 25 million views within just 24 hours and hit 100 million views in five days! The video consistently topped trending lists in both South Korea and the United States, showcasing its strong impact on the global music scene.

"Apt." is inspired by the Korean game "Apartment Game," which Rosé loves. She shared, "The 'Apartment Game' is one of my favorite games; it’s simple, fun, and perfect for lifting the mood. One night in the studio, I taught the staff how to play the game, and seeing everyone enjoy it inspired me to start working on the song, which was completed when Bruno Mars joined in."

Rosé's upcoming album, rosie, will feature a total of 12 tracks, including the title song. Rosé was heavily involved in writing and composing all the songs on the album, sharing her personal stories in a more honest and intimate way. Fans can't wait to hear it!

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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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