Seoul: BLACKPINK's Rose has maintained her position in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 this week with "APT.," her collaborative single with U.S. pop star Bruno Mars. According to the chart released Tuesday (U.S. time), the song holds steady at No. 5 for the third consecutive week.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the track "APT." was released in October and initially debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song quickly rose 29 spots to reach No. 5 on the chart dated January 7. This ranking is notable as it represents the highest position ever achieved by a K-pop female artist on the Hot 100. The song's recent success is partly attributed to the decline of seasonal songs that had previously dominated the chart at the end of 2024.
The Billboard Hot 100 chart ranks the most popular songs in the United States weekly, based on various metrics such as all-genre streaming, radio airplay, and sales. "APT." is a prerelease track from "rosie," which is Rose's first full-length solo album. The album, released on December 6, has held the top position on the Billboard Global 200 for twelve weeks. However, on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., it has dropped to No. 2, surpassed by Bad Bunny's "DtMF."
The song "APT." draws its inspiration from a well-known Korean drinking game, referred to as the "apartment game." It has captured international attention with its catchy chorus that prominently features the word "apartment," pronounced as "apateu," a Korean abbreviation.