BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' 'APT.' Hits 2 Billion Views on YouTube: Fastest Milestone in Record Time
BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' collaboration on the song "APT." has reached a remarkable milestone of 2 billion views on YouTube in record time. The music video achieved this feat in just over 334 days since its release on October 18, 2024. Not only is "APT." the fastest music video by an Asian artist to hit 2 billion views, but it is also the fastest music video led by a female artist to reach this milestone and the fourth fastest overall.
Prior to "APT.," only three other music videos had managed to surpass 2 billion views on YouTube within a year, including hits like Luis Fonsi's "Despacito," Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You," and Maroon 5's "Girls Like You." This achievement marks a significant milestone for Rosé and Bruno Mars, showcasing the immense popularity and impact of their collaboration.
In other news, the Korean Business Research Institute has released the brand reputation rankings for film actors for this month. Lee Byung Hun secured the top spot with a brand reputation index of 5,704,298, with keywords like "Toronto International Film Festival" and "Special Tribute Award" contributing to his high ranking. Jo Jung Suk and Ma Dong Seok followed closely in second and third place, respectively.
Lee Jin Uk and Lee Young Ae rounded out the top five rankings, highlighting the diverse talent and recognition within the film industry. The brand reputation rankings are determined based on consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes, providing insights into the public perception of movie stars.
Congratulations to all the actors who made it to the top 30 rankings this month, showcasing their continued influence and positive reputation in the film industry. Don't miss out on the latest projects from these talented actors, including Lee Young Ae's drama "Walking on Thin Ice" and Lee Byung Hun's film "Concrete Utopia."