Rose and Bruno Mars' "APT" Smashes Records: Fastest Asian Artist Music Video to Reach 1.2 Billion YouTube Views

Rose from BLACKPINK and Bruno Mars' collaboration, "APT," continues to break records. The music video officially surpassed 1.2 billion views on YouTube on February 26, achieving this milestone in just over 131 days and eight hours. This makes it the fastest music video by an Asian artist to reach this mark. "APT" is also the fifth fastest music video overall to hit 1.2 billion views, trailing only Luis Fonsi's "Despacito," Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You," Adele's "Hello," and J Balvin and Willy William's "Mi Gente." The song's catchy melody and visually appealing music video have fueled its global popularity, sparking social media buzz about a potential Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards. "APT," released on October 18, 2024, falls within the eligibility window for the upcoming awards. The song captures the energy of a lively night of partying, blending Rose's vocals with Bruno Mars' signature style.