BLACKPINK’s Rosé Makes History With “APT.” — First K-pop Artist to Hold 2B Solo & Group MVs 🌍✨


📖 Contents
  1. 🚀 YouTube 2 Billion Views in Record Time
  2. 🌟 First K-pop Artist to Achieve This Milestone Solo & With Group
  3. 🎶 The Global Impact of “APT.”
  4. 📈 Chart Rebound & Billboard “Reverse Climb”
  5. 🏆 MTV VMA Historic Win
  6. 🌍 Rosé Among TIME’s 100 Most Influential
  7. 🎤 BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” World Tour
  8. 🙋 Essential FAQs for BLINKs
  9. 📢 Tags

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has once again etched her name into history. On September 18, The Black Label confirmed that the music video for “APT.”, her duet with Bruno Mars, surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube. The milestone was reached in just 335 days since its pre-release on October 18, 2024, setting a new record for the fastest K-pop MV to hit 2B views.

🌟 First K-pop Artist to Achieve This Milestone Solo & With Group

With this, Rosé joins BLACKPINK’s legendary ranks of “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Kill This Love” in the 2B-view club. She is now the first and only K-pop artist to hold 2B-view music videos both as a group member and as a soloist — a feat unmatched in the industry.

🎶 The Global Impact of “APT.”

Released as a pre-single from her first full album rosie (Dec 6, 2024), “APT.” sparked an immediate global frenzy. The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars bridged audiences worldwide, dominating domestic and international charts alike and showcasing the unifying power of K-pop on a global stage.

📈 Chart Rebound & Billboard “Reverse Climb”

Even after seasonal shifts on the charts, “APT.” staged an impressive rebound, climbing back up the Billboard rankings in early 2025. This phenomenon further underscored the song’s staying power and influence across diverse markets.

🏆 MTV VMA Historic Win

On September 7, 2025 (local time), at the MTV Video Music Awards, Rosé made history as the first K-pop artist to win “Song of the Year” with “APT.”. The award cemented her place not just in K-pop, but in the global music industry as a leading force.

🌍 Rosé Among TIME’s 100 Most Influential

Her cultural impact was further recognized when TIME Magazine listed her among the “100 Most Influential People of 2025.” From music to fashion, Rosé continues to embody global artistry and influence.

🎤 BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” World Tour

Amid her solo success, Rosé is also active with BLACKPINK on their “DEADLINE” world tour, which kicked off July 5–6 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium. The tour has drawn massive crowds, proving BLACKPINK’s enduring dominance as a group while its members also shine individually.

🙋 Essential FAQs for BLINKs

How fast did “APT.” hit 2 billion views?
👉 In just 335 days, breaking the K-pop record.

What makes Rosé’s record unique?
👉 She is the first K-pop artist to hold 2B-view MVs as both a soloist and as part of a group.

What awards has “APT.” won?
👉 Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV VMAs, a first for a K-pop artist.


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📢 Tags
#ROSÉ #APT #BrunoMars #BLACKPINK #rosie #2BViews #MTVVMA #SongOfTheYear #KpopRecord #BLINK

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