On November 29, 2024, BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ delivered one of the most talked-about moments on KBS2’s “The Seasons: Lee Young-ji’s Rainbow” with a full band arrangement of her global smash hit “APT.” performed as a surprise duet with the show’s host, Lee Young-ji. The appearance marked ROSÉ’s first time on KBS in nine years, making the moment even more special for longtime fans who had waited nearly a decade to see her grace the network’s stage.
The live collaboration between ROSÉ and Lee Young-ji left the audience in awe, as the two artists brought fresh, raw energy to a song that had already taken the world by storm. “APT.,” ROSÉ’s collaboration with global pop star Bruno Mars, shattered records with 100 million streams in just a week and 300 million views on its music video within six hours of release. Hearing the track reimagined with a live band, stripped of studio polish, gave viewers a chance to appreciate the song’s infectious energy in a whole new light.
During the segment, ROSÉ shared the surprising backstory of how “APT.” came to be, revealing that the song was initially rejected before she secretly submitted it anyway — a decision that ultimately paid off in a massive way. The track, inspired by a Korean drinking game, was released on October 18, 2024, and quickly became a worldwide sensation. It topped the Billboard Global 200 chart for two consecutive weeks, becoming Bruno Mars and ROSÉ’s second number-one hit together.
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Speaking about the experience, ROSÉ expressed her genuine excitement, saying she was happy to finally appear on KBS. The band version performance stood out as a highlight of the broadcast, showcasing not just ROSÉ’s star power but also her chemistry with Lee Young-ji, whose playful hosting style brought out candid, unscripted moments throughout the episode.
For fans, this rendition of “APT.” offered something the polished music video couldn’t — a raw, in-the-moment performance capturing the infectious joy behind one of 2024’s biggest global hits, cementing ROSÉ’s return to Korean television as one of the season’s most memorable musical events.
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