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'Not linked': Malaysia's health ministry denies condemning BLACKPINK's Rosé's APT feat Bruno Mars; asks to trust only official channels
Malaysia's health ministry shared that they have not issued any official statements about BLACKPINK's Rosé's APT feat Bruno Mars. Read on for more details.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé was recently embroiled in controversy over her recent collaboration track APT featuring Bruno Mars. According to a report, the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) raised concerns about the song’s meaning, which could negatively influence youngsters. However, the MOH confirmed that the statement was neither issued nor authorized by the Government of Malaysia.
On October 29, 2024, the South Korean media outlet Kyunghyang reported that the Malaysian Ministry of Health had expressed concerns about BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' hit song APT. Labeling the track as potentially "harmful," the ministry highlighted issues with how it portrays Eastern cultural values. While the song has enjoyed global success and captivated audiences with its catchy rhythm, the ministry's criticism underscores the cultural tensions that can arise from popular music.
However, within a few hours, the Ministry of Health Malaysia clarified that any statements attributed to the ministry regarding this article were not issued or authorized by the Government of Malaysia. MOH emphasized that the post in question was made by an unrelated entity with no affiliation to the ministry. The public is urged to be cautious of unverified information circulating online, as it can cause confusion and spread misinformation.
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT. has garnered widespread popularity soon after its release, grabbing the top spot on the Global Spotify chart, making her the first K-pop female soloist to do so. Moreover, the song’s official music video surpassed 100 million views in less than a week, becoming the fastest track of 2024 to achieve this milestone. The music video also had the biggest streaming week on YouTube Music Korea, surpassing BTS’ Butter.
The track has also managed to top the local South Korean charts, making it successful not just globally but domestically as well. It has achieved the prestigious Perfect All-Kill, which occurs when a song reaches first place on several real-time music charts, such as Melon, Genie, Bugs, Flo, and more.
Rosé announced earlier that she would be signing with THEBLACKLABEL, founded by producer Teddy. Additionally, she is a part of Atlantic Records, where pop stars such as Ed Sheeran and Charli XCX are also signed. Furthermore, the singer has announced her debut solo studio album, Rosie, which will be released on December 6, 2024.
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