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BLACKPINK's Rosé Makes History with 2 Billion Views

9/19/2025

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On September 18, BLACKPINK's Rosé's music video for "APT." reached 2 billion views on YouTube in 335 days, the fastest for any Korean artist.
She is the first K-pop artist with 2 billion-view music videos as both a soloist and group member.
"APT." is from her debut album 'ROSIE,' released on December 6, 2024.
The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first female K-pop soloist in the Top 10.
Rosé won "Song of the Year" at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and is on the 'DEADLINE' world tour with BLACKPINK.

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On September 18, BLACKPINK's Rosé's music video for "APT." reached 2 billion views on YouTube in 335 days, the fastest for any Korean artist.
She is the first K-pop artist with 2 billion-view music videos as both a soloist and group member.
"APT." is from her debut album 'ROSIE,' released on December 6, 2024.
The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first female K-pop soloist in the Top 10.
Rosé won "Song of the Year" at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and is on the 'DEADLINE' world tour with BLACKPINK.