Ros?'s Possibility of 'UK Official Chart No.1'... 12 Years Since Psy's 'Gangnam Style'

Official Chart: "Their Patience Will Soon Pay Off"

BLACKPINK's Ros?'s collaboration with American pop star Bruno Mars on the song 'Apartment (APT.)' is expected to take the number one spot on the UK Official Singles Chart.

Ros?, Bruno Mars.
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The UK Official Chart recently stated on its official website, "The patience of Ros? and Bruno Mars is about to pay off," adding that 'Apartment' is highly likely to surpass Gracie Abrams' long-standing number one hit 'That’s So True' to claim the top position on this week's singles chart.

'Apartment' debuted at number 4 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 upon its release last October, setting a new record for a K-pop female artist. It subsequently rose to number 2 and has consistently remained in the upper ranks, maintaining a stable position in the top tier for the past 12 weeks.

On the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart released on the 14th, the song also held steady at number 5 for the 12th consecutive week, marking the highest ranking ever achieved by a K-pop female artist.

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If 'Apartment' secures the number one spot this week, it will mark the first time in approximately 12 years and 3 months since Psy's 'Gangnam Style' in 2012 that a K-pop artist has topped the UK Official Singles Chart.

Ros? and Bruno Mars' 'Apartment' has sparked a global phenomenon with its addictive melody and unique concept, drawing comparisons to Psy's 'Gangnam Style.' While 'Gangnam Style' became a worldwide meme through its playful elements, 'Apartment' is eliciting similar reactions through repetitive chants and uniquely Korean cultural elements.

Ros? and Bruno Mars first performed 'Apartment' publicly at the '2024 MAMA AWARDS' on November 22 last year, garnering significant public attention.

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