Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars | Image: Instagram/@roses_are_rosie
Rosé of Blackpink has collaborated with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars on a single for her upcoming solo album.
According to The Black Label, Rosé released the single “APT. (Rose & Bruno Mars)” on Friday, Oct. 18, ahead of the release of her first solo LP, “Rosie,” scheduled for Dec. 6.
The single is a duet that Rosé took part in composing and writing the lyrics. Rosé’s upcoming solo LP will have 12 songs through which she will deliver a more honest and intimate narrative of her experiences.
On Instagram, the K-pop star shared a behind-the-scenes photo of her and Mars, writing in her caption, “The night I taught Bruno how to play a Korean drinking game.”
Mars replied in the comments, teasing Rosé about her “trying” to kiss him, saying, “So much fun! Remember when you tried to kiss me? That was weird. Other than that sick pic!”
As of writing, the music video of the duo’s collaboration song has received almost 5 million views in four hours since its release.
Since debuting in August 2016 as the main vocalist of Blackpink, Rosé has broken numerous records in the K-pop industry.
In 2021, she made waves as a solo artist with her physical single “R,” which included the main track “On the Ground,” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Earlier this year, Rosé signed a solo management contract with The Black Label, which is led by Blackpink’s main producer, Teddy.
She has also signed with Atlantic Records, a major US label, paving the way for international engagements.
