Singer Yoon Soo-il thanks Rose for renewed popularity of his 80s hit 'Apateu'

Singer Yoon Soo-il, left, and Rose. As Rose's collaboration with Bruno Mars on the song "APT." gains popularity, Yoon Soo-il’s original 1982 release of "APT" is also enjoying renewed interest.

Courtesy of Atlantic Records, Korea times file By KTimes As BLACKPINK's Rose's recent collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars on the song “APT.” gains global popularity, Yoon Soo-il’s 42-year-old song by the same name is also enjoying renewed attention. Yoon expressed his delight, saying, “I’m really happy and grateful to see interest in my song resurge.

” In an interview on SBS Radio’s talk show on Oct. 31, Yoon humorously compared the renewed attention to apartment buildings being redeveloped, saying, “After 30 or 40 years, even buildings go through reconstruction.” The song is Yoon’s 1982 hit "APT," pronounced as "Apateu" in Korean.

Known for its opening lyrics, "Crossing the bridge where starlight flows, Passing through the windy reeds," this song has seen a 190 percent surge in streaming on Genie Music following the release of Rose's new track. Original 'Apateu' was a sad song With the success of both songs, some fans have created remix versions combining Rose’s “APT.” with Yoon’s original.

Yoon said he listened to one of these remixes and was initially unsure if it would work, given that his song has an analog sound while Rose’s uses digital production. “I was surprised at how well they actually blended, which might be why it’s getting more attent.