BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT. reportedly surpasses BTS’ Jimin’s Who to become the longest charting song by a K-Pop act in Hot 100 history

The longest-charting song by a K-pop artist in Hot-100 history, until now, has been APT. by BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars, which surpasses BTS member Jimin's solo single, Who, on the Billboard charts dated June 21, 2025.

APT. has been on the U.S. singles chart for 34 weeks, which is a record for female K-pop singers in an industry where men have historically dominated. It also demonstrates how much people like K-pop duets.

Rosé is the first female K-pop soloist to break this particular top 100 longevity record. At a time when male groups and soloists ruled the K-pop scene, she did it. Working with Bruno Mars is a great example of how strategic partnerships can bring together fan bases and radio formats to get K-pop more attention in Western markets.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT. reportedly surpasses BTS’ Jimin’s Who: More details

YG Entertainment and Interscope Records released APT. on October 28, 2024. It has Bruno Mars' soulful style and Rosé's clear voice. Rosé, Mars, and a group of hitmakers, including Philip Lawrence and Blake Slatkin, wrote the song. It has disco-pop beats and funk-infused guitar riffs.

The lyrics of APT. are a joyful change from the typically serious K-pop song since they celebrate finding a safe place and enjoyment. Mars and Daniel Ramos made the pastel-pink music video, which shows the two of them performing like a garage band.

It had been on the list for 33 weeks by May 2025, which was the same length of time as Jimin's solo hit Who. Jimin's Who, which came out in March 2023, has held the record since late 2024.

BTS's Dynamite (2020) and BLACKPINK's Kill This Love (2019) were both massive hits that lasted on the charts for a long period, but neither of them made it over 30 weeks. The success of the collaboration illustrates how well different genres can work together.

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