Rose’s ‘APT.’ Music Video Surpasses 1 Billion Views in Record Time
Rose’s global hit “APT.,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, has officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, setting a new record for K-pop artists. According to THEBLACKLABEL, the music video reached this milestone on Jan. 31, just 105 days after its release, making it the fastest K-pop MV to achieve 1 billion views and the fifth fastest globally.
With this achievement, Rose breaks the previous Korean record held by PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” which reached 1 billion views in 158 days. “APT.,” released on Oct. 18, 2024, as a pre-release single from her debut album Rosie, quickly became a global sensation, topping domestic and international charts.
The music video for “APT.” also shattered other records, hitting 100 million views in five days, 300 million in 22 days, and 500 million in 47 days, marking the fastest growth for a K-pop solo artist in 11 years. It also trended in the number one spot in the U.S. and dominated South Korea’s charts.
“APT.” continues to climb major global charts, reaching second place on the Billboard Hot 100 and maintaining the number two spot for five consecutive weeks on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. The song’s resurgence demonstrates its lasting impact on the global music scene.
J.K. Park Staff Reporter teen/1740098655/1613367793
1. What record did Rose’s song “APT.” recently break on YouTube?
2. How many days did it take for the “APT.” music video to reach 1 billion views?
3. When was “APT.” released, and how did it perform on music charts?
4. Why is Rose’s achievement significant in the context of K-pop solo artists?
1. How important are YouTube views in measuring an artist’s global impact today?
2. Do you think breaking records like these puts more pressure on K-pop artists? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think “APT.” has remained popular on music charts for so long?
4. How has K-pop’s influence changed over the years in international music markets?
Rose’s global hit “APT.,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, has officially surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, setting a new record for K-pop artists. According to THEBLACKLABEL, the music video reached this milestone on Jan. 31, just 105 days after its release, making it the fastest K-pop MV to achieve 1 billion views and the fifth fastest globally.
