Rosé of BLACKPINK Makes History as 1st K-Pop Artist in Top 4 on Billboard’s Radio Songs Chart
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has achieved an extraordinary milestone in her career by dominating U.S. radio charts. Her collaboration with Bruno Mars on “APT.” maintained its No. 1 position for the fourth consecutive week on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, a significant accomplishment that places her as the first-ever K-pop artist to top this chart. In addition to this achievement, “APT.” climbed to a new peak of No. 4 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart, a major feat that solidifies Rosé’s position as the first K-pop artist to reach the top 4 on this chart, surpassing even groups and male acts.
Furthermore, the success of “APT.” extends beyond the U.S. market, with the song maintaining strong positions on various other Billboard charts. It held onto the No. 2 spot on the Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Global 200 chart, demonstrating its global appeal. Additionally, “APT.” secured the No. 7 spot on the Hot 100 chart, No. 11 on the Digital Song Sales chart, and No. 12 on the Streaming Songs chart. Rosé’s solo album, “rosie,” also continued to make waves by staying at No. 31 on the Billboard 200 for ten weeks, setting a record for the most weeks in the top 40 by a female K-pop artist or soloist.
“rosie” exhibited consistent performance by maintaining its position at No. 35 on Billboard’s Top Current Album Sales chart, emphasizing the enduring popularity of Rosé’s solo work. Additionally, Rosé’s influence and impact as an artist were underscored by her placement at No. 31 on Billboard’s Artist 100, marking her 18th non-consecutive week on this prestigious chart as a soloist. This acknowledgment further solidifies Rosé’s position as a formidable force in the music industry.
The achievements of Rosé and “APT.” on the Billboard charts not only highlight Rosé’s talent and artistry but also underscore the growing global influence of K-pop music. By breaking barriers and setting new records, Rosé continues to pave the way for future generations of K-pop artists to make their mark on the international music scene. Congratulations to Rosé for her groundbreaking success and for making history as the first K-pop artist to reach such remarkable heights on the Billboard charts.