With her songs playing in every “APT.”, BLACKPINK member Rosé has been effortlessly conquering hearts worldwide since her debut in 2016. The New Zealand-born, Australia-raised K-pop idol’s impressive portfolio boasts several album records, sold-out shows, record-breaking music videos, and fashion stints. As we await the release of her first solo studio album, here’s looking at some of the most important achievements and world records of Rosé of BLACKPINK.
Roseanne Park Chae-young, popularly known by her stage name Rosé, joined the South Korean label YG Entertainment in 2012. After training for four years, she became the main vocalist and lead dancer of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK in August 2016.
With multiple world records and achievements to her credit, Rosé has successfully carved her mark in the global music industry. Standouts from her music portfolio include hits like “APT.”, “Hard to Love”, “Yeah Yeah Yeah”, “On the Ground”, and “Gone”.
Talking about her upcoming studio album *rosie*, which releases on December 6, 2024, the K-pop idol shared that it will focus on her past toxic relationships. In a 2024 interview with PAPER magazine, she explained, “I think I’m grateful enough to have gone through a few relationships, you know, like a normal girl in her 20s. I’m probably very relatable if you listen to my songs and if anyone’s been in that kind of relationship. It doesn’t even have to be about a boyfriend, just any type of toxic relationship… [Your] 20s is not an easy time to live through. It’s when you’re very vulnerable and confused, excited and angry about life. That’s what I wanted to sing about.”
Noteworthy World Records and Achievements of BLACKPINK Member Rosé
Accolades Rosé Received for Her Debut Single Album *R*
Rosé’s debut single album *R*, released on March 12, 2021, recorded the highest first-week sales by a Korean female soloist, with over 448,089 copies sold. The physical version of the album debuted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart, becoming the best-selling album by a female soloist in the South Korean music chart’s history.
Produced by Teddy, Jon Bellion, Brian Lee, 24, Jorgen Odegard, and Ojivolta, *R* is a pop record infused with elements of EDM, rock, alternative rock, soft rock, indie rock, synth-pop, dance-pop, and electropop. The album later won the Top 20 Albums of the Year (Overseas) Award at the 2021 Asian Pop Music Awards. Additionally, the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) certified it triple platinum in December 2023 after it sold over 750,000 copies.
Most-Viewed YouTube Music Video by a Korean Soloist in 24 Hours
The music video for the single “On the Ground” was released on YouTube on March 12, 2021, and recorded over 41.6 million views in the first 24 hours. Following this, Guinness World Records reported that it broke the eight-year record held by Psy’s “Gentleman” to become the most-viewed music video by a Korean soloist in 24 hours.
Additionally, her album *R* amassed over 1.1 billion streams on YouTube Music as of August 2024, becoming the most streamed album by a Korean female soloist on the platform, surpassing the record set by fellow BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s album *ME*.
First Korean Soloist to Top the Billboard Global Chart
Rosé’s lead single from *R*, “On the Ground”, debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. According to Guinness World Records, it made her the first Korean artist to top the charts as a soloist. This achievement also made Rosé the first Korean female soloist to enter the UK Singles Chart.
First K-Pop Soloist to Perform on *The Tonight Show*
Rosé made history as the first K-pop soloist to perform on *The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon*. She performed her debut solo single “On the Ground” on March 21, 2021, marking her first solo performance debut on American television.
One of the First Female Korean Idols to Attend the Met Gala
BLACKPINK’s Rosé made her Met Gala debut on September 13, 2021, becoming one of the first female Korean idols to attend the prestigious event alongside South Korean singer CL. A Saint Laurent brand ambassador, Rosé attended the red carpet with the luxury brand’s creative director Anthony Vaccarello. She wore a little black dress from the fashion house with a white bow embellishment, complemented by a choker and dramatic dangle earrings.
Achievements of BLACKPINK Rosé, Courtesy “APT.”
Released on October 18, 2024, “APT.” is the lead single from Rosé’s upcoming debut studio album *rosie* (2024). A collaboration between the BLACKPINK singer and American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, “APT.” is inspired by a South Korean drinking game and features a blend of pop, pop-punk, and pop-rock, with indie-rock and electropop influences. The track became an instant commercial success, with Rosé breaking multiple world records after its release.
She is the first and only K-pop female soloist to peak at #1 on the Spotify Global chart. “APT.” also achieved the biggest debut for a K-pop female soloist song on Spotify’s Global and Counter charts, and it became the biggest streaming day for an Asian female act song on the Global chart with 14.59 million streams.
On November 11, 2024, “APT.” became the fastest 2024 song to reach 300 million streams on Spotify, surpassing Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please”. With over 50 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform, Rosé broke the record for having the highest number of monthly listeners for a K-pop artist on Spotify, surpassing the previous record held by BTS, who had 45 million monthly listeners.
On YouTube
In just 23 days, “APT.” garnered over 311.2 million views, becoming the most-viewed music video by a K-pop act on YouTube in 2024, surpassing BABYMONSTER’s “SHEESH”. On November 9, 2024, “APT.” also became the second fastest K-pop female music video to reach 300 million views in history on YouTube, surpassing BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom”.
Billboard History
The pop hit also became the first song by a K-pop female soloist to enter the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. It spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, earning Rosé and Mars their second number-one single on both charts.
BLACKPINK Rosé’s Instagram Achievements
As of November 13, 2024, Rosé is the third most-followed Korean idol on Instagram, with her official handle @roses_are_rosie boasting over 80.8 million followers.
(Hero and featured image: Courtesy roses_are_rosie/Instagram)
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
