"Even Bruno Mars Would Be Fooled"... Kwak Beom & Eom Ji-yoon's 'Apartment' Parody, What's It Like?

'Don't Call Me' and 'No Jam' Transformation
Perfect Recreation of 'Apartment' Music Video
Netizens "Thought It Was Real"

Comedians Gwak Beom and Eom Ji-yoon parodied Ros? and Bruno Mars' "Apartment." [Source=MetaComedy]

Comedians Gwak Beom and Eom Ji-yoon are drawing attention by perfectly recreating BLACKPINK's Ros? and pop star Bruno Mars.

On the 29th, a video titled "ROZ?M & Bruzi Mar - jaegunchuk APT. (not Official Music Video)" was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Bbangsongguk'. The video is a parody of the music video for Ros? and Mars's duet song "Apartment" (APT.), with Gwak Beom and Eom Ji-yoon portraying Bruzi Mar and ROZ?M respectively, showcasing outstanding synchronization.

The two imitated not only Ros? and Mars's styling but also their facial expressions and movements. In particular, the pink set and editing style from the original music video were faithfully recreated, earning praise for its close resemblance to the actual music video. The video surpassed 1 million views about 14 hours after its release and ranked first among trending videos. Netizens responded with comments such as "I hope Ros? and Bruno Mars see this," "The filming and editing techniques are exactly the same," and "It's so identical that it makes me laugh."

Ros?·Bruno Mars 'Apartment' (APT.). [Source=The Black Label]

Meanwhile, "Apartment" was the pre-release single from Ros?'s first solo full-length album "rosie," which was surprise-released on the 18th and garnered intense attention. It achieved a "Perfect All-Kill (PAK)" by ranking number one on all major music sites including Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe. It gained huge popularity not only domestically but also internationally, topping the Spotify US chart and iTunes charts in 40 regions. Especially, the music video surpassed 25 million views within 24 hours of release and finally exceeded 100 million views on the 23rd. "Apartment" is known to be inspired by the "Apartment Game," a drinking game popular in Korea.

In response, the song "Apartment" by singer Yoon Soo-il, released 42 years ago, is also receiving renewed attention. Yoon Soo-il appeared on SBS Radio's "Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show" on the 31st and said, "Ros? made a great song themed around Bruno Mars and Apartment that fits current trends." He added, "As someone who has spent a lifetime in music, I find the sound, beat, and melody line very attractive and globally lovable." He continued, "Since there is a big age gap, like a daughter or granddaughter, it's a bit difficult to meet, but when I start activities with a new album next year, I think we will meet someday." He concluded, "I want to buy her a meal and warmly encourage and congratulate her."