Blackpink's Rosé makes history with Guinness World Record

Blackpink's Rosé has once again proven her global influence by earning a Guinness World Record in a category that had never included a K-pop idol before. This marks her fifth world title, adding to her impressive list of chart-topping achievements. 

Following the recent release of her solo album "Rosie", it was revealed that she has become the first K-pop artiste to claim the top spot on Apple Music's Top 100 Global Chart.

With her title track "APT.", a collaboration with Bruno Mars, Rosé reached a historic milestone. The Guinness World Records confirmed, "Rosé has officially become the first K-pop artiste to reach No 1 on Apple Music's Top 100: Global chart, achieving the top spot on October 24 with 'APT.'."

Rosé has been confirmed as the first K-pop artist to reach No.1 on Apple Music's Top 100: Global chart.

She scored her first No. 1 on October 24th with 'APT.'. pic.twitter.com/uUJlL5lBTg

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) January 24, 2025

Her success with "Rosie" extends beyond this milestone, as she recently became the first K-pop soloist to secure a top-ten hit on the UK charts.

In addition to this achievement, she has received multiple accolades, including Song of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards and a nomination for Best Music Video at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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Meanwhile, "APT." also made history as the highest-charting song by a K-pop act on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart, which tracks the most-played songs on US radio.