Rosé’s Self-Composed Song Apartment Climbs Billboard and UK Official Charts: "2024, the Most Challenging Yet Rewarding Year"

BLACKPINK’s Rosé expressed her gratitude as she reflected on 2024, a year marked by the success of her first full-length solo album and the global chart resurgence of her self-composed song Apartment.

■ Global Success of Apartment‍

Rosé’s Apartment soared to No. 5 on the January 11, 2025, Billboard Hot 100 chart, climbing an impressive 29 spots from the previous week’s No. 34.

This upward momentum also propelled the song to No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global (Excl. US) charts.

In the UK, Apartment climbed 26 places to reach No. 2 on the Official Singles Top 100 Chart, maintaining a remarkable 11-week chart presence.

Debuting at No. 4, the song climbed to No. 2 in its second week, holding its spot in the chart’s upper ranks for 10 weeks before achieving another surge in popularity.

■ Achievements in Australia and Asia‍

In Australia, Apartment dominated the ARIA Singles Top 50 Chart, holding a place for 11 consecutive weeks and claiming the No. 1 spot after rising seven places from the previous week’s No. 8.

Additionally, the song earned the Song of the Year award at the 9th Asia Artist Awards, affirming its value in the Asian music market.

■ The Significance of Her First Full Album

Apartment was the pre-release single for Rosé’s first full-length album rosie, inspired by Korea’s popular “apartment game.”

The song’s production, which featured Rosé’s active involvement, showcased her musical growth.

The album itself debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, proving her competitive edge in the global market.

■ Rosé Reflects on 2024‍

Through her social media, Rosé described 2024 as "the most challenging yet rewarding year" of her life.

"It was a crazy year, and I got to do everything I dreamed of," she said, recalling her intense dedication to her craft.

She also shared her gratitude, stating,
"There were many times I thought I couldn’t reach where I wanted to be, but I had unbelievably good friends by my side."

■ Looking Ahead to 2025‍

Rosé hinted at exciting plans for 2025, describing 2024 as "just the beginning of a world filled with fun."

With the success of her first full-length album as a foundation, fans can anticipate even more diverse musical explorations from her in the future.

Her achievements highlight the growing potential of K-pop solo artists.

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The global success of her self-composed song Apartment is a testament to the advancing musical capabilities of K-pop artists.

Rosé’s accomplishments in 2024 signify more than just commercial triumph—they mark a moment of recognition for her authenticity as an artist. As she continues her musical journey, global fans eagerly await what she has in store next.