The group BLACKPINK's Rosé and pop singer Bruno Mars have swept the Apple Music 2025 Year-End Global Chart with their collaboration 'APT.' (Apartment).
On the 3rd (KST), Apple Music released the 2025 Year-End Chart, which aggregates the songs loved by users worldwide throughout the year. As a result, Rosé and Bruno Mars's 'APT.' has been named a representative song of the global music market this year.
'APT.' has achieved the top position in four major categories, including #1 in '2025 TOP 100: Global', #1 in 'TOP 100: Shazam', #1 in 'TOP 100: Radio Chart: Global', and #1 in 'TOP 100: Songs with Outstanding Lyrics'. Given that it was a fiercely competitive year with global stars like Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Drake, this record is even more significant.
In the '2025 TOP 100: South Korea' chart, which aggregates data from Korean listeners, aespa's 'Whiplash' ranked #1. Following that, WOODZ's 'Drowning' took #2, and Rosé's solo track 'toxic till the end' secured #3, reaffirming the strength of K-pop artists.
The popularity based on Shazam was also remarkable. The most searched song by Korean users on Shazam throughout 2025 was WOODZ's 'Drowning'.
In addition to 'APT.', Rosé also made her presence known with the Netflix original animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST titled 'Golden'. 'Golden' ranked #15 in '2025 TOP 100: Global', #4 in 'TOP 100: Songs with Outstanding Lyrics', and #4 in 'TOP 100: Sing' chart. Additionally, it recorded 70 consecutive days at #1 in Apple Music's 'Today's Top 100', setting the longest record of the year.
Meanwhile, Apple Music selected Kendrick Lamar and SZA as the best duo of 2025. The two have proven their strong presence in the global charts with active activities, including the release of a new album, the Apple Music 60th Super Bowl (Super Bowl LIX) halftime show stage, and dominating various playlists and radio programs. Their collaboration track 'luther' ranked #2 in '2025 TOP 100: Global', while '30 For 30' secured #10.
The Replay '25 and year-end charts summarizing the musical journey of 2025 created by listeners and artists worldwide can be found on Apple Music.
