Billboard names BLACKPINK's ROSÉ as the No. 1 Global Artist of 2025

K-pop fans are celebrating, and haters are mourning! Billboard has officially chosen BLACKPINK's Rosé as its No. 1 Global Artist of 2025, officially recognizing the artistic power and global influence she built this year with her acclaimed debut studio album, 'ROSIE.'

The title track and three-time Grammy nominee across the four major categories, “APT,” was not only a massive hit but also paved the way to unprecedented heights for South Korea. This mega-hit reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 45 weeks, setting the record for the "Longest-Running K-pop Song in history" and leaving an indelible mark on the global music scene.

“APT” represents a cultural shift. What began as a Korean drinking game evolved into a global pop phenomenon, demonstrating how an idea born in South Korea can win over audiences and resonate on playlists around the world.

With this project, Rosé consolidated her own narrative as an artist, and Billboard emphasizes that the change she has brought about is "undeniable," both in the K-pop industry and in international pop, which is why in 2025, Billboard's choice is clear in choosing Rosé as the Number 1 Artist.

Congratulations to Rosé of BLACKPINK on this historic achievement in her solo career!