Rosé and Bruno Mars. Photo from Rosé's Instagram accountBlackpink star Rosé's viral hit "APT." has climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a new record for the highest-ranking song by a female K-pop artist on the chart, Billboard reported Tuesday.
"APT.," a collaboration with Filipino-American hitmaker Bruno Mars, rose to No. 5 from the 34th spot, surpassing its prior No. 8 peak set upon the song's debut on the Hot 100 in early November, according to Billboard.
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Lady Gaga and Mars' "Die With a Smile" secured the top spot on the chart, followed by Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" at No. 2. Billie Eilish's "Birds Of A Feather" and Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" rounded out the top five, taking third and fourth place, respectively.
The Hot 100 ranks the most popular songs across all genres in the United States, based on a combination of streaming activity, radio airplay, and sales data.
"APT.," released in October as a pre-release single from Rosé's December album "rosie," boasts a catchy chorus inspired by the chant of a popular Korean drinking game.
Rosé previously revealed that she initially hesitated to release "APT.," worried that a song centered around a drinking game might be perceived as "unserious."
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Meanwhile, Blackpink, whose members have mostly focused on their solo careers over the past year, is set to make a comeback and go on a world tour this 2025.