“APT.” is an electrifying collaboration between Rosé, the talented singer from BLACKPINK, and the iconic American artist Bruno Mars. This track showcases a fusion of their unique styles, blending Rosé’s captivating vocals with Bruno’s signature smoothness. “APT.” was inspired by the popular Korean party game “Apartment Game,” exploring themes of love, longing, and the complexities of relationships.

Song Credits

  • Artist: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
  • Album: rosie
  • Released: October 18, 2024
  • Recorded: 2023
  • Length: 2:49
  • Label: The Black Label, Atlantic
  • Writer: Rosé, Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Phillip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Theron Thomas, Henry Walter, Michael Chapman, Nicholas Chinn
  • Composer: Bruno Mars, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars “APT.” Official MV

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars “APT.” Lyrics

[Intro]
Chaeyeongiga joahaneun raendeom geim
Raendeom geim
Game start

[Chorus: ROSÉ]
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[Verse 1: ROSÉ]
Kissy face, kissy face
Sent to your phone, but
I'm tryna kiss your lips for real (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Red hearts, red hearts
That's what I'm on, yeah
Come give me somethin' I can feel, oh-oh, oh

[Pre-Chorus: ROSÉ]
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you need me like I need you now?
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
All you gotta do is just meet me at the

[Chorus: ROSÉ]
Apatеu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apatеu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[Verse 2: Bruno Mars, Bruno Mars & ROSÉ]
It's whatever (Whatever), it's whatever (Whatever)
It's whatever (Whatever) you like (Woo)
Turn this apateu into a club (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I'm talkin' drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (Come on)
Geonbae, geonbae, girl, what's up? Oh-oh, oh

[Pre-Chorus: Bruno Mars & ROSÉ]
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you need me like I need you now?
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
All you gotta do is just meet me at the

[Chorus: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars]
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[Bridge: ROSÉ, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars]
Hey, so now you know the game
Are you ready?
'Cause I'm comin' to get ya, get ya, get ya
Hold on, hold on
I'm on my way
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
I'm on my way
Hold on, hold on
I'm on my way
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
I'm on my way

[Pre-Chorus: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars]
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you need me like I need you now?
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
All you gotta do is just meet me at the

[Chorus: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, ROSÉ, Bruno Mars]
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars “APT.” Meaning

“APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars is a playful and energetic track that draws inspiration from a well-known Korean drinking game. The title, a romanized abbreviation of “아파트” (apateu), meaning “apartment” in Korean, references the game often played in apartments, where participants chant “apateu” and race to stack their hands, with the slowest taking a shot. What started as a fun studio moment between Rosé and her team evolved into a full-fledged song when Bruno Mars joined the creative process.

The intro: "채영이가 좋아하는 랜덤 게임 / 랜덤 게임" translates to "Chaeyoung's favorite random game / Random game". Chaeyoung is Rosé's Korean name. Bruno also sings, "건배, 건배" which means "cheers, cheers" in English.
The intro: “채영이가 좋아하는 랜덤 게임 / 랜덤 게임” translates to “Chaeyoung’s favorite random game / Random game”. Chaeyoung is Rosé’s Korean name. Bruno also sings, “건배, 건배” which means “cheers, cheers” in English.

Lyrically, “APT.” uses the game as a lighthearted metaphor for attraction, blending flirtatious lines with a lively party atmosphere. Rosé’s lyrics express playful longing, while Bruno Mars brings his signature charisma, turning the track into an anthem of carefree fun. Korean phrases like “건배, 건배” (cheers, cheers) add cultural depth, making the song a fusion of global pop with a distinctly Korean twist. More than just a party track, “APT.” captures the spontaneity of youthful connections, the joy of shared moments, and the chemistry between two artists from different musical worlds.