The collaboration song 'APT' by BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars has become a major topic in Malaysia:
On October 24, the Malaysian Ministry of Health expressed concerns on their official account about whether "APT." could be harmful music. They noted that the song depicts an apartment as a place of temptation, which they believe somewhat conflicts with Eastern cultural values.
The Ministry of Health further mentioned, “What’s more concerning is that this song is often used in social media videos, integrating into daily life. There’s a real risk that children may unknowingly sing along to these lyrics,” emphasizing the need for caution against indiscriminately accepting Western cultural influences as parents, educators, and members of society.
However, the song’s intended meaning differs from these interpretations. 'APT' is based on a Korean drinking game and is not meant to convey Western culture but originates from Korean culture. The misunderstandings are believed to arise due to Malaysia’s Islamic cultural background.
Meanwhile, Rosé’s pre-release track 'APT' from her first full-length album has topped global charts on Spotify, Apple Music and is now poised to enter the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 8. If it achieves this ranking, it will set a new record for the highest position by a female K-pop artist on the Hot 100 chart.
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