ROSÉ of BLACKPINK is generating massive revenue with the global mega-hit “APT.”
According to Forbes Korea, ROSÉ, a member of BLACKPINK, ranks among the “2025 Celebrity YouTubers” with 18.1 million subscribers and 3.6 billion views. Her estimated annual income is around 11 billion won (approximately €8.5 million).
“APT.,” released last October as a digital single, became an immediate worldwide sensation. The duet with Bruno Mars added to the hype, and the track simultaneously topped domestic and international charts, showcasing its global impact.
With “APT.,” ROSÉ entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at #8 and later climbed to #3, and she was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2025.
The song is included on ROSÉ’s first full-length studio album, “ROSIE”, released on December 6 last year, which instantly became a huge success. ROSÉ participated in writing and composing all tracks on the album, which reached #3 on the Billboard 200, breaking the record once again for a K-pop female artist on the U.S. charts.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS ROSÉ, Forbes
