According to The Black Label, Rosé and Bruno Mars unexpectedly released their first duet, “Apartment (APT.),” on October 18, achieving notable success on various charts. This marks Bruno’s first collaboration with a K-pop artist.
The surprise collaboration has thrilled fans, especially after Rosé posted a photo with Bruno the day before, teasing about teaching him the Korean drinking game. Bruno’s playful comment about an attempted kiss added to the excitement.
The Black Label officially announced their collaboration on the morning of October 18, with the music video revealing all the answers. The music video showcases the two enjoying the game while singing and drumming, creating an engaging and entertaining piece. With Rosé’s charming vocals and Bruno’s distinctive tone, the track blends nostalgic pop-rock vibes, leaving fans eager for more from both artists.
The music video quickly climbed the ranks upon release, reaching the top of YouTube’s trending videos and garnering 23.78 million views within just 22 hours. On Melon, South Korea’s largest streaming platform, the song rose to second place within 22 hours, securing the number one spot by noon on October 19.
“APT.” is a dance track inspired by the drinking game, where participants stack their hands while one person calls out numbers. Players must remove their hands one by one until someone is caught, resulting in them drinking. This game is well-known among Koreans and was previously demonstrated by Rosé at a luxury brand YSL after-party.
Rosé shared that while working in the studio one night, she taught the staff how to play the game, leading to the creation of the song when Bruno joined in. Both artists are credited as songwriters, with Bruno handling the arrangement.
This song will be included in Rosé’s first full album, “Rosie,” set for release on December 6. Rosé has contributed to the lyrics and composition of all 12 tracks on the album, sharing her honest and intimate stories.
Source: Nate
