The Second Fastest Song in Spotify History to Reach This Milestone

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars have achieved a major streaming milestone as their hit single “APT.” surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.

On January 26, fans noticed that the total streams for “APT.” had crossed the 1 billion mark, just 100 days after its release. This achievement makes it the fastest song by a K-pop artist to reach this milestone in Spotify history, breaking the previous record held by Jungkook of BTS.

Additionally, “APT.” is now the second-fastest song overall to hit 1 billion streams, with Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s Die With A Smile holding the record at 96 days.

Fastest Songs to Reach 1 Billion Streams on Spotify (in Days):

1️⃣ Die With A Smile – 96 days
2️⃣ APT. – 100 days
3️⃣ Seven – 108 days
4️⃣ Flowers – 112 days
5️⃣ Espresso – 117 days
6️⃣ Stay – 118 days
6️⃣ As It Was – 118 days
6️⃣ Who – 118 days
9️⃣ Birds of a Feather – 119 days
🔟 Shape of You – 153 days

The Success of APT. and Rosé’s Solo Album rosie

"APT." is part of Rosé’s debut solo album, rosie, which was released on December 6, 2024, alongside the music video for "toxic till the end." The album features 12 new songs, including “APT.” and “number one girl,” the latter co-written by Bruno Mars.

The song has received critical acclaim, earning a spot among the 50 Best Songs of 2024 and ranking in the 25 Best K-pop Songs of the Year. In a four-star review, NME’s Crystal Bell praised rosie for providing "a rare and deeply personal glimpse into Rosé beyond the superstar persona—revealing Rosie, a woman searching for acceptance, love, and meaning."

Rosé’s Journey as a Solo Artist

rosie marks Rosé’s first full-length album since her solo debut with the single album R in 2021, which featured "On The Ground" and "Gone." She also showcased her solo artistry with "Hard To Love" on BLACKPINK’s 2022 album Born Pink.

With APT. breaking records and rosie making waves, Rosé continues to prove her global impact as a solo artist.