Highest-charting Female K-pop Artist On The US Albums Chart (Record By Rose)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In a dazzling leap for K-pop, BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ clinched the record for the highest-charting female K-pop artist on the US Billboard 200 with her debut solo album Rosie. Released on December 6, 2024, the album stormed to No. 3 on the chart dated December 21, 2024, moving 102,000 equivalent album units. The K-pop Records Library (KRL) immortalized this triumph by April 12, 2025, hailing ROSÉ as a trailblazer who redefined solo success in K-pop.

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Rosie, which included popular tracks such as “APT.” with Bruno Mars and “Number One Girl,” was not merely a commercial success; it represented a significant upset in history. Prior to ROSÉ, no female K-pop solo artist has achieved a position within the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Nayeon of TWICE previously held the record with her EPs Im Nayeon and Na, both reaching a high position of No. 7. ROSÉ’s rise surpassed that of her own group’s Born Pink (No. 1 in 2022), establishing her as the inaugural female K-pop soloist to reach the prestigious Top 3, following only group achievements such as BTS and Stray Kids. The album’s popularity was significantly attributed to streaming, with 43.85 million on-demand streams, marking the largest debut for any K-pop soloist, according to X posts, alongside strong sales. BLINKs and new admirers alike elevated Rosie beyond expectations, as her authentic, emotive tracks resonated worldwide.Looking back, ROSÉ’s No. 3 debut was a cultural quake. KRL’s recognition of this record celebrated a moment when one voice rose above, proving female K-pop artists could command the US charts with unmatched force. As Rosie’s legacy endured, it signaled more ceilings left to break