Rosé Makes History: First Solo Female K-pop Artist to Top ARIA Chart with ‘APT.’
Rosé has celebrated a major move on the Australian music scene, with her new single “APT.” debuting at #1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart. The collaboration with Bruno Mars makes her the first solo female K-pop artist to reach this milestone.
Released on October 18th, the track has been a streaming and radio sensation, marking Rosé’s status as a global artist with strong ties to Australia. The success of “APT.” arrives ahead of her debut solo album Rosie, slated for December 2024, setting the stage for a big finish to the year.
“I’ve poured my blood and tears into this album,” Rosé told fans earlier this month when announcing her debut solo record, Rosie. But there’s no sign of struggle in “APT.”—only the sound of an artist having a blast.
The track’s vintage pop-rock riffs and punchy energy make it a natural fit for radio and streaming playlists, while Rosé’s vocal delivery is full of charisma, blending seamlessly with Mars’ signature smoothness. Together, the duo has crafted a track that’s not just catchy—it’s irresistibly fun.
Rosé’s Australian roots run deep—she moved to Melbourne at seven and spent her teen years there before her K-pop journey took off. At 15, she auditioned for YG Entertainment at her dad’s suggestion, and the rest is history, debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016 and quickly rising to global fame.
Rosé’s new chart-topping single also making moves in the UK. “APT.” debuted at #4 on the Official Singles Chart, setting a new record as the highest-charting single ever by a female K-pop artist in the UK, surpassing Peggy Gou’s 2023 hit “(It Goes Like) Nanana,” which peaked at #5, building even more anticipation for her upcoming debut solo album, Rosie, set to drop in December 2024.
This isn’t Rosé’s first time lighting up the ARIA charts. As a member of BLACKPINK, she topped the Australian charts in 2022 with “Pink Venom,” the group’s highest debut Down Under. But “APT.” marks a new chapter for her as a solo artist, proving she can hold her own in the spotlight.
This isn’t Rosé’s first time lighting up the ARIA charts. As a member of BLACKPINK, she topped the Australian charts in 2022 with “Pink Venom,” the group’s highest debut Down Under. But “APT.” marks a new chapter for her as a solo artist, proving she can hold her own in the spotlight.
Fans are eating up the playful, nostalgic vibe of the song, which draws inspiration from a South Korean drinking game called “Apartment”—something Rosé brought into the studio as a fun idea that evolved into the track’s infectious chorus.
With “APT.” and the upcoming release of Rosie, Rosé is proving that her journey from Melbourne to the global stage is far from over.