Blackpink's Rosé has made headlines with her track 'Apartment' (APT.) following its recognition by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) as the world's most popular song for the year 2024. This announcement was made on the 19th of the month and indicates 'Apartment' topped the annual global singles chart, reflecting not only its commercial success but its broad appeal over time. The IFPI global singles chart calculates consumption based on physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming figures converted into unit sales, showcasing the song's widespread popularity across various formats.

The sustained success of 'Apartment' is noted for its ongoing global consumption rather than a fleeting trend, highlighting the significance of its achievement. The IFPI conveyed that the song reached number one due to a record of long-term consumption worldwide, indicating that the song has established a broad fan base and impact on listeners across different cultures. This results also mark a historic moment as it is the first time a non-English song has topped the global singles chart, and when it comes to South Korean artists, Rosé is the first to achieve an annual top ranking since Psy's success in 2012.

Additionally, at the Grammy Awards ceremony held earlier this month, Rosé performed 'Apartment' alongside Bruno Mars, further solidifying its status as a significant cultural phenomenon. In the themes of K-pop, the associated Netflix animated series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has shown notable success as well, with its soundtrack 'Golden' taking the second spot and another track 'Soda Pop' reaching number 13 on the chart, further confirming the global trend and interest towards K-pop music.