"APT.", the new single by BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars, has climbed up to #1 on Melon's unwavering 'TOP100' chart. 

Released on October 18 at 1 PM KST / 12 AM ET, "APT." has reached the #1 spot on Melon's 'TOP100' as of October 19 at 12 PM KST, less than 24 hours after its release. Notably, "APT." successfully broke through the current "wall" taking up the 'TOP100' chart, including DAY6 and another newcomer, "UP" by Karina of aespa. 

Female solo artists who reached #1 on the 'TOP100' chart in 2024 include IU with "Love Wins All", BIBI with "Bam Yang Gang", Jennie x Zico with "Spot!", Lee Young Ji with "Small Girl" feat. Doh Kyung Soo, and Karina with "UP". 

Meanwhile, "APT." is the first pre-release single from Rosé's upcoming 1st studio album 'Rosie', set for release on December 6. 

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