1 Billion Views in Just 4 Days After Music Video Release
Global pop star Bruno Mars attracted worldwide attention by expressing his feelings about ranking first on a domestic music program in 'Korean.'
On the 25th (Korean time), Bruno Mars posted on his social media, "Thank you so much to my Korean fans," and shared, "I cried all morning after winning first place on my first music show."
He continued, "Thank you so much to Ros? for helping me get first place, and please love 'APT' a lot," adding a postscript that made people smile: "Love, oppa Bruno."
This message was posted on his official Instagram account story (a post that automatically disappears after 24 hours). In particular, Bruno Mars drew attention from netizens for leaving his thoughts in fluent Korean.
Domestic netizens responded wittily, saying things like, "He expressed his feelings in the style of a Korean idol. Did someone coach him?", "Could Ros? have written it for him?", and "Bruno, who won first place on a music show after 14 years since his debut, has finally succeeded."
Bruno Mars left a message in Korean expressing his feelings about ranking first on a domestic music show. [Image source: Instagram capture]
Meanwhile, Bruno Mars released the duet song 'APT (Apartment)' with BLACKPINK member Ros? on the 18th. The song gained attention for using the Korean drinking game 'Apartment' as its concept.
'Apartment' is attracting global interest as well as in Korea. The official music video achieved 100 million views in just four days after its release, proving its popularity. It also ranked first on the domestic music ranking program Mnet's 'M Countdown.'
Meanwhile, thanks to this single, Ros? achieved the feat of becoming the first Korean female solo artist to top the US Spotify chart. 'APT' is also a track on her first full-length album 'rosie,' scheduled for release on December 6.
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