‘Rosé’s ‘APT.’ rakes in $9.7 million in two weeks from streaming alone’
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K-pop singer Rosé’s song “APT.” has stunned fans with its massive earnings, with streaming revenue alone reportedly reaching 13.3 billion won (approximately $9.7 million) just two weeks after its release.
The figures were revealed during the 265th episode of KBS Joy’s “20th Century Hit Song,” which aired Friday night under the theme “Smells like money — jaw-dropping hit songs.” The program highlighted songs that became massive commercial successes.
Host Mi-joo teased viewers by asking, “Do you know what Rosé’s “APT.,” EXO’s “Growl,” and BTS’s “Dynamite” all have in common?” She then explained, “They’re all huge hits that brought in enormous revenue. Rosé earned 13.3 billion won from streaming alone within two weeks of releasing ‘APT.’”
Mi-joo continued by revealing that EXO earned 10.5 billion won from physical album sales of “Growl,” while BTS’s “Dynamite” generated revenue in the 200 billion won range, showcasing the staggering scale of K-pop’s global success.
Scenes from "20th Century Hit Song” / Courtesy of KBS Joy
When co-host Kim Hee-chul asked what she would do with that kind of money, Mi-joo gave a modest answer: “I’d pretend I didn’t have it and just keep working hard.”
Topping the night’s list of “jaw-dropping” moneymakers was the 1995 hit “Angel Who Lost Wings” by Roo’ra, which ranked first among 20th-century blockbusters.
Meanwhile, “APT.” — a duet between Rosé and Bruno Mars — was released on Dec. 6, 2024, as a pre-release single from Rosé’s debut studio album “Rosie.” The track quickly became a global sensation following its launch.
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