On October 24, the Malaysian Ministry of Health used its official report to express concerns about the possible presence of “APT”. could be considered harmful music. They pointed out that the song portrays an apartment as a place of temptation, which they believe is somehow in conflict with Eastern cultural values.
The Ministry of Health also commented: “What is even more worrying is that this song is often used in social media videos, integrating into daily life. There is a real risk that children may unknowingly sing along to these lyrics”, emphasizing the need for caution against the indiscriminate acceptance of Western cultural influences as parents, educators and members of society.
However, the intended meaning of the song differs from these interpretations. “APT.” is based on a Korean drinking game and is not intended to convey Western culture, but rather derives from Korean culture. The misunderstandings are believed to be due to Malaysia’s Islamic cultural background.
Meanwhile, Rosé’s pre-release track “APT”. Since her first album she has topped the global charts on Spotify and Apple Music, and is now poised to enter the Billboard Hot 100 at number 8. If she reaches this chart, she will set a new record for the highest position by a female K-pop artist on the Hot 100 chart.
Source: TVDaily and Koreaboo
