BLACKPINK ’s Rosé has set another K-pop record in the United Kingdom! For the week of November 21 to 27, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ smash hit “ APT. ” stayed strong at No. 3 in its fifth consecutive week on the Official Singles Chart (which is widely regarded as the U.
K. equivalent to Billboard’s Hot 100 in the United States). “APT.
”, which first debuted at No. 4 and rose to No. 2 before charting for three consecutive weeks at No.
3, is now the first song by a K-pop soloist ever to spend its first five weeks in the top 10 of the Official Singles Chart. The single also currently holds the record for the highest ranking ever achieved by a female K-pop artist on the chart, even including groups. Congratulations to Rosé on her impressive achievement! Source ( 1 ).