When you’re ROSÉ from Blackpink, casually vibing on your hotel balcony becomes an international event. The 27-year-old pop goddess decided to celebrate her latest track, “APT.”, by busting some moves with fans chilling on the street below on Friday (October 18) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Yes, this woman turned a random balcony into Coachella, and we are here for it.
But wait—there’s more tea. Earlier that day, she unleashed her new song, a spicy little collaboration with none other than Bruno Mars. (Yes, that Bruno Mars. ROSÉ really said, “Let’s shoot for the stars,” and then invited the stars to feature on her track.)
So what’s the vibe behind “APT.”? Well, apparently, it’s all about a Korean drinking game. “It’s basically the game that turns strangers into soulmates and introverts into party legends,” ROSÉ explained. “It’s simple, it’s fun, and let’s be honest, it’s the only game that makes you forget you just lost five rounds in a row.”
And like every great party, this song was born out of a late-night studio sesh. “One night, I taught my crew how to play APT. in the studio,” ROSÉ shared. “Things escalated quickly when I hit them with the chant—people were losing their minds. And then Bruno Mars walked in and was like, ‘I need to be part of this magic.’ The next thing you know, we made a whole song about it.”
With Bruno on board and a catchy chant now immortalized in musical form, “APT.” is officially the anthem we didn’t know we needed. So, next time you’re on a balcony, why not dance with strangers below? ROSÉ just proved it’s not weird—it’s iconic.