ROSÉ and Bruno Mars join forces on "APT.," delivering a dynamic single that blends their distinct musical styles. The collaboration oozes chemistry, showcasing ROSÉ's expressive vocal capabilities and Bruno Mars's swagger, resulting in a track that has resonated with both fans and critics.

Commercial success

• The single debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts.

• "APT." spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard Global 200 in late 2024 and early 2025, becoming the longest-running number-one song of 2024.

• It became the first No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart by an act prominent in K-pop.

Cultural impact

• ROSÉ and Bruno Mars performed "APT." live for the first time at the 2024 MAMA Awards.

• The track was responsible for a unique TikTok trend that involved a specific dance to the song.

• The single won 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 Video Music Awards (VMAs).

Critical response

• NME stated that "Truthfully, ROSÉ has never sounded as good as she does here," noting a "power and confidence in her voice that far surpasses her past performances" and highlighting its "vintage pop-rock riffs and attitude." Read full review

• The "surprisingly robust instrumental that grows more engaging as the song goes on" was praised by The Bias List, which highlighted how "the arrangement takes a welcome turn after the second chorus, growing into a raucous bridge that injects new melody." Read full review

• Upcomingsounds.com highlighted the "deceptively complex production quietly packs a subtle punch and sparkling textures that evolve across re-listens," with a chorus featuring "layered harmonies and a stomping backbeat." Read full review