Blackpink's Rosé Joins Coldplay for Surprise Performance of 'APT' in Seoul

BLACKPINK's Rosé made a surprise appearance during Coldplay's concert in Seoul, South Korea, performing her hit song 'APT.'—originally a collaboration with Bruno Mars—alongside Chris Martin, who joined her for a memorable duet. The live performance, which saw Martin humorously attempt the song before Rosé took the stage, delighted fans both in the stadium and online, quickly going viral and earning widespread praise as well as some mixed reactions regarding her vocals. 'APT.' has achieved major chart success, spending over 25 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Rosé's biggest solo hit to date. Coldplay has a history of inviting K-pop artists to collaborate during their tours, recently sharing the stage with members from groups like TWICE and BTS. This event also highlights the growing crossover between Western and Korean pop acts, with Rosé and Coldplay both sharing a label connection through Atlantic Records. The collaboration generated significant buzz on social media, with fans expressing excitement and calling for an official release of the duet.