New York: "APT.," the hit single from BLACKPINK's Rose, has maintained its position at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the second consecutive week. This achievement places it behind only Travis Scott's "4X4" and the duet "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

According to Yonhap News Agency, "APT." was released in October and made an impressive debut at No. 8 before climbing to No. 5 and eventually reaching No. 3. This ascent marked Rose as the highest-ranking K-pop female artist on the weekly chart, showcasing her growing influence in the international music scene.

The Billboard Hot 100 chart is a reflection of the most popular songs in the United States each week, combining data from all-genre streaming, radio airplay, and sales. "APT." is a collaborative effort with Bruno Mars and serves as a prerelease track from "rosie," Rose's debut solo full-length album, which came out on December 6. The album itself has been performing well, securing the 26th position on the latest Billboard 200 main albums chart.

The song "APT." draws inspiration from a well-known Korean drinking game called the "apartment game." It has captivated audiences worldwide with its catchy chorus, which playfully repeats the word "apartment," pronounced as "apateu" in Korean, a local abbreviation of the word.

In other chart news, "Who" by BTS member Jimin ranked at No. 31, which is a six-spot drop from the previous week. This track is the lead single from Jimin's second solo album, "Muse," an exploration of the artist's quest for inspiration.