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Rosé’s “APT.” Becomes Fastest MV Led By Female Artist To Hit 2.6 Billion Views

🗓️ 8/2/2026, 1:38:54 AM⏱️ 1 min read👀 1 views💬 0

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  • 1The song was originally released on October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m.
  • 2BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” continues its record-breaking run on YouTube!On the morning of July 31 KST, the music video for “APT.” surpassed 2.6 bi…
  • 3KST, meaning that it took the vide

BLACKPINK BLACKPINK BLACKPINK K-POP GROUP BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the g ’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” continues its record-breaking run on YouTube!

On the morning of July 31 KST, the music video for “APT.” surpassed 2.6 billion views on YouTube. The song was originally released on October 18, 2024 at 1 p.m. KST, meaning that it took the video just over one year, nine months, and 12 days to achieve the feat.

In addition to becoming the fastest music video by an Asian artist to surpass 2.6 billion views, “APT.” has also set a new record for the fastest music video led by a female artist to reach the milestone.

Across all artists, “APT.” is the fifth fastest music video to hit the 2.6 billion mark on YouTube, bested only by Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” (featuring Daddy Yankee), Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Justin Bieber’ “Sorry,” and Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” (featuring Cardi B).

Congratulations to Rosé and Bruno Mars!

Watch the iconic music video for “APT.” again below:

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BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK is one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world, known for their powerful performances, global chart success, and distinctive blend of pop, hip-hop, EDM, and rap. Formed by YG Entertainment, the group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has achieved numerous milestones, including record-breaking music videos, sold-out world tours, and collaborations with internationally recognized artists. With a dedicated global fanbase known as BLINK, BLACKPINK continues to shape the modern K-pop industry through their music, fashion influence, and worldwide cultural impact. The group has earned recognition for hit songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “How You Like That,” “Pink Venom,” and “Shut Down,” while establishing themselves as one of the most successful and recognizable Korean music acts of all time!

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