"Chris Martin channels Bruno Mars while Rosé accompanies Coldplay during a rendition of APT in South Korea, with Martin proclaiming it wasn't as intended"
In 2024, Blackpink's Rosé teamed up with the multi-talented Bruno Mars to create the catchy and upbeat track "Apt." The collaboration came about when Rosé presented three songs to Mars, including "Number One Girl," "3am," and "Apt." With "Apt." being her preferred choice, Mars was intrigued and asked about the meaning behind the title. Rosé explained that it was inspired by a popular Korean drinking game called the Apartment Game, which influenced the song's playful and rhythmic chorus.
To everyone's delight, "Apt." became a major hit, earning double platinum status and topping various charts, such as the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and the Canadian Hot 100. This success marked significant milestones for Rosé as a K-pop female artist and for Bruno Mars as well.
The live performances of "Apt." were equally captivating. In 2025, Rosé joined Coldplay on stage during their concert in South Korea to perform the hit single. The collaboration was so well-received that Chris Martin and Rosé performed it twice, much to the delight of the crowd. Fans were calling for more collaborations between the two artists.
Interestingly, during one of the performances, Martin intentionally messed up the chorus of "Apt." and asked the crowd if it was correct. An unseen Rosé replied that Martin's performance was not correct, signaling for the band to play "Apt." for real. On another occasion, Martin performed and sang "Apt." on his own at the piano during Coldplay's Goyang show.
It's worth noting that Bruno Mars was not just a feature on "Apt." but was also involved in its creation. Theron Thomas, Amy Allen, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, and Cirkut were also co-writers for the song. Cirkut, in fact, worked with Rosé for the first time during the production of "Apt."
The creation of "Apt." took place over a few weeks during a batch of sessions. The song's success and the enjoyable collaboration between Rosé, Bruno Mars, and Coldplay have left fans eagerly anticipating future collaborations.
Fans are expressing their enthusiasm for potential collaborations between Rosé and Coldplay, following their electrifying performances of "Apt." The song, which features music by Rosé and Bruno Mars, has been a major success, with its catchy and upbeat melody earning it double platinum status and chart-topping positions.
