APT.

Album

Rosie

Label

Atlantic Records

Genre

Pop rock

Media Type

AC

Duration

2:50

Composer(s)

Rosé;Amy Allen;Christopher Brody Brown;Rogét Chahayed;Omer Fedi;Phillip Lawrence;Bruno Mars;Theron Thomas;Henry Walte;Michael Chapman;Nicholas Chinn

Entered Chart

Feb 11, 2024

Peak Date

May 12, 2024

Released

18 October 2024

Recorded

7 November 2023

You're probably wondering what that crazy chant is that's running through the song. It's "apateu," which is Korean for apartment. Thus the title is the more universal "APT." which is an abbreviation for "apartment." The song is a collaboration between Rosé, a South Korean singer who came up with the "apateu" part, and Bruno Mars. In the song, Rosé invites Bruno for a wild time at her titular apartment. That Korean hook is the special sauce that makes the song stand out among all the other pop-punk anthems out there. Musically, "APT." departs from Rosé's earlier solo work, which leaned more toward introspective indie-rock and electro-pop vibes, as heard on tracks like "On The Ground" and "Gone." Here, though, we're firmly in pop-punk territory - vibrant, upbeat, and oozing with energy. The inspiration comes from a popular Korean drinking game called "Apartment," a game Rosé is particularly fond of. "It's my favorite," she said, "because it's simple, makes you smile, and instantly breaks the ice at any party." One fateful night in the studio, Rosé introduced her crew to the game, and the catchy chant stuck. Before long, she had the makings of a song on her hands. After Bruno Mars hopped on board, the whole thing took on a life of its own. Rosé and Mars wrote the song with Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Henry Walter, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Rogét Chahayed, and Theron Thomas. Mars, Cirkut, Fedi, and Chahayed produced the track. "I remember going home [from the studio] kind of freaked out. Is this OK, that I've written a song about a drinking game?" Rosé admitted to Vogue. She even asked her team to delete it from their phones. But by then, it was too late - they were already obsessed with the tune. Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn are also credited as songwriters because the pre-chorus and the chorus interpolates a song they wrote called "Mickey," which was a hit for Toni Basil in 1981. Report This Ad "Apt." was released on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from Rosé's debut solo album, Rosie. The record comprises 12 songs, all of which the K-Pop star co-wrote. The accompanying music video, co-directed by Mars and Daniel Ramos, features Rosé and Mars in full garage-band mode, taking turns on drums and vocals in matching black leather jackets against a bubblegum pink set. It's a departure from the meticulously choreographed, costume-heavy spectacle typical of K-pop visuals, but that's part of its charm. Fans have even noted that the black-and-pink aesthetic gives a cheeky nod to Rosé's group, BlackPink, adding yet another layer to the visual fun. "APT." stormed the charts, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart and #8 on the Hot 100. With this achievement, Rosé became the first female K-pop soloist to break into the Top 10 on both tallies, solidifying her status as a global superstar. When Rosie debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 it became the highest-ranked album on the chart by a K-pop female soloist. Rosé titled her debut album Rosie as a nod to her close relationships. "Rosie" is the nickname her friends and family use, so naming the album this way was inviting fans into her inner circle, making them feel like part of her life. Rogét Chahayed explained how "APT." was made in an interview with Billboard. He accepted an invitation to a session with Rosé, and they assembled a team including Cirkut and Omer Fedi (with whom he co-produced), along with writers Theron Thomas and Amy Allen. Initially, they explored a slower, R&B-influenced sound, but after about 20 minutes they decided to switch gears and try something more upbeat. Rosé then began demonstrating the Apartment drinking game to Amy Allen. The game, which resembles patty cake, caught Theron Thomas's attention. He suggested incorporating it into the song. Rosé explained the game's opening chant, "Gaaame, start!" and the team decided to use it as the song's intro. The writers then began chanting "APT" over a drum beat. Chahayed and Fedi, focusing on the music, envisioned simple, one-note brass hits to create an open and cool feel. They then added chords to the pre-chorus and hook. Chahayed admitted that the song felt unique and special, but initially, he found it "very unconventional and strange - in a good way." He felt that neither he nor Rosé knew exactly what they had created when they left the studio that day. They simply recognized that it was cool but struggled to categorize it.

Chaeyoung’s favorite random game, random game
채영이가 좋아하는 랜덤 게임, 랜덤 게임

Game start
Game start
apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Kissy face, kissy face sent to your phone, but
Kissy face, kissy face sent to your phone, but

I'm tryna kiss your lips for real (uh-huh, uh-huh)
I'm tryna kiss your lips for real (uh-huh, uh-huh)

Red hearts, red hearts, that's what I'm on, yeah
Red hearts, red hearts, that's what I'm on, yeah

Come give me somethin' I can feel, oh-oh-oh
Come give me somethin' I can feel, oh-oh-oh
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?

Don't you need me like I need you now?
Don't you need me like I need you now?

Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy

All you gotta do is just meet me at the
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
It's whatever (whatever), it's whatever (whatever)
It's whatever (whatever), it's whatever (whatever)

It's whatever (whatever) you like (hoo)
It's whatever (whatever) you like (hoo)

Turn this apartment into a club (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Turn this 아파트 into a club (uh-huh, uh-huh)

I'm talking drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (come on)
I'm talking drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (come on)

Cheers, cheers, girl, what’s up? Oh-oh-oh
건배, 건배, girl, what's up? Oh-oh-oh
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?

Don't you need me like I need you now?
Don't you need me like I need you now?

Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy

All you gotta do is just meet me at the
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Hey, so now you know the game
Hey, so now you know the game

Are you ready? 'Cause I'm comin' to get ya, get ya, get ya
Are you ready? 'Cause I'm comin' to get ya, get ya, get ya

Hold on, hold on, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Hold on, hold on, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Hold on, hold on, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Hold on, hold on, I'm on my way (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm on my way
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?

Don't you need me like I need you now?
Don't you need me like I need you now?

Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy

All you gotta do is just meet me at the
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트 (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트 (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트 (just meet me at the), uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

apartment, apartment, apartment, apartment
아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

Apartment, apartment, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh