Rosé 'disrespects' Bruno Mars, hit APT. immediately encountered trouble, Western fans accuse 600 million fake views?

The collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars not only delighted fans but also set a new standard in the world music industry. However, the super hit APT. that the two collaborated on has just been involved in a big discussion.

As of December 10, the MV for “APT.” has surpassed 545 million views, cementing its status as a viral phenomenon. Fans have pointed out that the massive success of “APT.” is a testament to Rosé’s international appeal and the unwavering dedication of BlackPink’s fanbase, Blink.

While fans celebrated the song's success, APT.'s staggering view count has sparked a heated debate among K-pop enthusiasts and music listeners in general.

The song, released just over a month ago, became an instant global phenomenon, topping charts in Korea and abroad.

Recently, an account on the X platform (formerly Twitter) attracted incredible attention when posting a status about the number of APT. viewers on YouTube at the time the MV reached 545 million views in just over a month: "Is this even possible???".

The video's explosive success has left many non-K-pop fans puzzled. Skeptics question how it could have reached such high numbers so quickly. Some accuse the video of using tactics like "cheating" or relying heavily on ads to boost its views.

Some commenters expressed their opinion: "Oh my god, YouTube and Spotify are contaminated with toxic Music... All these artists can hardly reach 200 million views on Apple Music in a month".

Another added: "Using a lot of fraudulent ads, remember her other music videos haven't even crossed 300 million views yet, and it's been 4 years."

K-pop fans, however, were quick to dismiss these allegations, reminding critics of BlackPink's unparalleled dominance on YouTube and their record-breaking achievements.

One fan commented: "Why do people forget that BlackPink runs YouTube? They are the most followed artists on YouTube. They have two videos of the same song with 2 billion views. They get 100 million streams a day!"

Once a global hit, "APT." suddenly became the "stepchild" of fans after the official release of Rosé's (Blackpink) album "rosie". Kpop idol Rosé (Blackpink) recently released her first full solo album in her career called "rosie" with 12 songs.

Including 2 previously released songs "APT.", "Number one girl" and 10 new songs including: "3 PM", "Two years", "Toxic till the end", "Drinks or coffee", "Gameboy", "Stay a little longer", "Not the same", "Call it the end", "Too bad for us" and "Dance all night".

According to the Korea Times, the album "rosie" marks a change not only from the familiar stereotypes of Kpop but also from Blackpink's musical range.

Fans expecting tracks similar to the previous single "APT." (featuring Bruno Mars) may be in for a surprise, as the album is almost "Number one girl" in tone.

Unlike typical K-pop hits that focus on choreography, Rosé's album "rosie" is mainly composed of introspective ballads that express Rosé's most honest emotions. The album is inspired by the idol's personal experiences, such as facing difficulties as a K-pop trainee, the pressure of malicious comments, and especially the pain of being caught up in a toxic relationship in the past.

The overall atmosphere of the album is sad and haunting. Therefore, "APT." was unexpectedly "cold-shouldered" by fans who enjoyed the entire album.

In many opinions, "APT." with its cheerful pop-rock style is completely out of place on the album. Many viewers said that the song made them "feel down", and they created a new playlist to remove "APT." from the album, experiencing the pain of a broken heart to the fullest.

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