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APT.

ROSE & Bruno Mars

About APT.

Read More Collapse “APT.” (stylized in all caps) is the catchy lead single from Rosé’s debut solo album Rosie (2024), featuring Bruno Mars. The title stems from the Korean word “아파트” (apateu), which refers to both an apartment and a popular drinking game played in Korean homes — cleverly woven into the APT lyrics as a flirty, rhythmic chant repeated throughout the chorus.

Produced by Bruno Mars, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, and Rogét Chahayed, “APT.” blends pop rock, pop‑punk, and electronic pop with nostalgic influences (including an interpolation of Toni Basil’s “Mickey”) The song debuted on October 18, 2024, topping the Billboard Global 200 for multiple weeks and marking several chart-firsts for K‑pop female soloists.

Lyrically, the song uses the apartment game as a playful metaphor for attraction and spontaneity — inviting someone to let loose, meet up, and party all night.

APT. Lyrics

INTRO

채영이가 좋아하는 랜덤 게임, 랜덤 게임

Game start

[CHORUS: Rosé]

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, 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]

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[VERSE 2: Bruno Mars]

It's whatever, it's whatever, it's whatever you like (whoo)

Turn this 아파트 into a club (uh-huh, uh-huh)

I'm talking drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (come on)

건배, 건배, 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]

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

[BRIDGE: 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]

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

(just meet me at the)

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

(just meet me at the)

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh (just meet me at the)

아파트, 아파트, 아파트, 아파트

아파트, 아파트, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

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Line-by-Line Breakdown of APT Lyrics

The APT lyrics revolve around “Apateu” (아파트), a Korean word for apartment that also refers to a playful drinking game. Rosé sings about digital longing and romantic tension, while Bruno Mars brings a party vibe, turning the apartment into a wild escape. Together, the lyrics blend flirtation, spontaneity, and cultural charm into a catchy duet.

Vocal Parts in the APT Lyrics

Rosé: Intro, chorus, and verse 1 — soft and flirty.
Bruno Mars: Verse 2 — fun and party-driven.
Both: Final chorus and outro — harmonized “apateu” chant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Apateu” mean?

It’s the romanization of “아파트,” which means “apartment” in Korean — also the chant repeated throughout the APT lyrics. In the song, it reflects the rhythm of a Korean drinking game where players pass the word “Apateu” around in a circle.

Is “APT.” a drinking song?

Yes. It’s based on a Korean drinking game where participants chant “apateu” and whoever’s turn it lands on takes a shot. The song uses that playful energy to symbolize flirtation and partying.

Who wrote the APT lyrics?

The song credits include Rosé, Bruno Mars, Amy Allen, Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Phillip Lawrence, Theron Thomas, Henry Walter, Michael Chapman & Nicholas Chinn. Producers are Bruno Mars, Cirkut, Omer Fedi & Rogét Chahayed.

How did the song perform on the charts?

“APT.” topped the Billboard Global 200 for multiple weeks, also reaching No. 1 in 50+ countries, including South Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada & the Philippines .

What genres does it fall under?

A blend of pop, pop‑rock, pop‑punk, new wave, and electropop; its vintage riffs nod to early 2000s stylings .