Will Rosé Beat Lady Gaga And Make History?

Rosé has been setting Billboard records left and right throughout the past several months, and it doesn’t look like she’s finished just yet. The Blackpink singer’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Apt.,” first became a massive streaming and sales win upon its release — and even months after it debuted, the smash is still performing exceptionally well on the airwaves in America. “Apt.” stands a real chance at helping Rosé make even more history, if it can rise just one more spot.

“Apt.” Almost Hits No. 1

This week, “Apt.” holds at No. 2 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. That tally, for those unfamiliar, tracks the biggest hits across U.S. pop radio stations that skew toward a more mature sound, often called “adult pop.” The track’s current placement is still its all-time peak, but it’s knocking on the door of even greater success.

Lady Gaga Continues to Dominate — But Rosé May Be Next

For now, the Adult Pop Airplay chart is still ruled by Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” which has proved to be a true juggernaut. The pair’s hit has now spent 35 weeks on the tally and has controlled the No. 1 spot for eight of them.

That said, “Die With a Smile” is no longer brand new, and all hits eventually start to slow down. “Apt.,” however, has only spent 24 frames on the Adult Pop Airplay list so far. With perhaps more momentum and plenty of life left in it, Rosé could soon capitalize if Mars and Gaga’s grip weakens.

Rosé May Be About to Make More History With “Apt.”

It might not happen next week — or even the next few frames — but “Apt.” has a genuine shot at reaching No. 1 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart. If it does, Rosé will make history once again, becoming the first K-pop artist to lead this specific radio ranking.

K-pop acts hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s radio tallies remains an incredibly rare feat. Despite the genre’s worldwide popularity, U.S. radio has traditionally been tougher to crack. Rosé has done it before on another tally, and she’s hoping to add another honor to her growing collection.

“Apt.” Already Owns Several Records

Even if “Apt.” never climbs higher, it’s already the most successful cut by a K-pop musician in Adult Pop Airplay history. Weeks ago, Rosé and Mars’s collaboration overtook BTS and Coldplay’s “My Universe,” which peaked at No. 8, to claim the title of the highest-charting K-pop hit on this roster.

“Apt.” has now spent more time on the Adult Pop Airplay chart than “My Universe,” BTS’s “Dynamite,” as well as Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid,” each of which stuck around for just 20 frames.

Across Billboard’s three pop radio charts, “Apt.” also claims the record as the highest-rising K-pop song. It’s tied for that honor on the Adult Contemporary roster, where it matched the No. 16 peak set by both “Dynamite” and “My Universe.”

On the Pop Airplay chart — perhaps the most competitive radio tally Billboard publishes — “Apt.” stands alone as the only song by a K-pop act to ever reach No. 1.