ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Hits 2.6 Billion Views in Record Time

ROSÉ and Bruno Mars have reached another major milestone with their global hit “APT.” The song’s official music video surpassed 2.6 billion views on YouTube on July 31, 2026, extending its record-breaking run nearly two years after its release.

Originally published on October 18, 2024, the video reached the milestone in approximately one year, nine months and 12 days. Its continued growth demonstrates the exceptional longevity of “APT.” and its ability to attract new viewers long after its initial promotional period.

“APT.” Sets Two Major YouTube Records

By reaching 2.6 billion views at this speed, “APT.” became the fastest music video by an Asian artist to achieve the milestone. It also established a new record as the fastest female-led music video to cross 2.6 billion views on YouTube.

The achievement strengthens ROSÉ’s position as one of the most internationally successful Korean solo artists. It also represents another major accomplishment for Bruno Mars, whose catalogue already includes several of the platform’s most-watched music videos.

According to Soompi, only four music videos reached 2.6 billion views faster: Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Justin Bieber’s “Sorry,” and Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” featuring Cardi B. This places “APT.” fifth among all music videos in YouTube history for the speed at which it reached the milestone.

A Collaboration That Became a Global Phenomenon

Inspired by a popular Korean drinking game, “APT.” combined ROSÉ’s distinctive vocals and pop-rock energy with Bruno Mars’ playful performance style. Its memorable chorus, colorful visuals and instantly recognizable concept helped the song spread far beyond the traditional K-pop audience.

The collaboration became one of the defining releases of ROSÉ’s solo career and introduced Korean cultural references to millions of international listeners. The music video’s sustained daily viewership shows that the song has remained a global favorite rather than experiencing only a brief viral moment.

ROSÉ Continues Expanding Her Global Impact

The 2.6-billion milestone adds to a growing collection of international records associated with “APT.” and ROSÉ’s debut studio album, “rosie.” It also highlights how her solo career has developed alongside her continued activities as a member of BLACKPINK.

With the video still accumulating views, “APT.” is now progressing toward its next major YouTube milestone. Its performance confirms the lasting global reach of the ROSÉ and Bruno Mars collaboration and its place among the platform’s most successful music videos.

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