In a groundbreaking moment for K-pop and global music, BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ has etched her name into the annals of chart history. Her electrifying collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.,” has soared to No. 9 on the 2025 Billboard Hot 100 Year-End chart, marking the first time any K-pop act—solo or group—has entered the prestigious top 10. This isn’t just a win for ROSÉ; it’s a seismic shift that underscores the genre’s unstoppable rise on the world stage.
Announced today amid a flurry of celebrations from fans worldwide, the achievement caps a year of relentless dominance for “APT.,” a track that blended ROSÉ’s signature emotive vocals with Mars’ funky charisma. From viral TikTok dances to radio ubiquity, the song’s infectious energy propelled it through 23 weeks on the weekly Hot 100, including 13 non-consecutive stints in the top 10—surpassing even PSY’s iconic “Gangnam Style” for the longest top-10 run by a K-pop soloist.
Billboard’s 2025 Year-End Hot 100 list captures the songs that shaped the sound of the year, and “APT” sits among some of the most influential tracks of the era. The top ten for 2025 includes “Die With A Smile” at No. 1, followed by “luther,” “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” “Lose Control,” “Birds of a Feather,” “Beautiful Things,” “Ordinary,” “I Had Some Help,” ROSÉ’s “APT,” and “Pink Pony Club.” The presence of “APT” alongside these heavyweight hits emphasizes just how strongly ROSÉ resonated with global listeners.
