If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s a hilarious new parody video that’s taken YouTube by storm, featuring none other than North Korea’s Kim Jong-un and his sister Kim Yo-jong, “performing” in a spoof of APT., originally sung by BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. Uploaded by the YouTube channel Martian Lil Dozy, this quirky parody has quickly gained massive popularity, racking up nearly 700,000 views in just a day!
Martian Lil Dozy, with a subscriber base of over 278K, has once again shown its knack for cultural parody with this 2-minute, 50-second gem. They’ve transformed the original song’s romantic K-pop vibe into something straight out of a satirical North Korean fantasy. And fans can’t get enough of it, calling it even “more K-pop than the original!”
In the parody, they’ve swapped out ROSÉ’s playful, charming lyrics with lines that North Korea’s official news anchor Ri Chun-hee might actually say. Instead of singing about “random games,” this version kicks off with Ri Chun-hee announcing, “Dear Leader loves provocative plans / provocative plans / schemes!” It’s a jaw-droppingly accurate mix of K-pop meets North Korean propaganda, and it’s truly as funny as it sounds.
One of the funniest parts? In ROSÉ’s original song, she repeats the word “Apartment” in the chorus, but in this North Korean version, it’s swapped for “Rocket” — and they really commit to it, repeating it 61 times! Here’s a taste of the cleverly reimagined lyrics in this K-pop-meets-Kim crossover:
Key Parody Lyrics:
- “Chaeyoung loves random games / random games / game start!”
→ “Dear Leader loves provocative plans / provocative plans / schemes!” - “Apartment, apartment”
→ “Rocket, rocket” (repeated 61 times!) - “Kissy face, kissy face. Sent to your phone but”
→ “Surprise deployment, surprise deployment, lead with artillery” - “I’m trying to kiss your lips for real”
→ “I’ll stir things up down below.” - “Red hearts, red hearts, that’s what I’m on, yeah”
→ “Miserable, miserable, slaves can’t live.” - “Don’t you want me like I want you, baby”
→ “The South mocks me every day, thinking they’re my Daddy’s cash machine. Mad at the people, huh? I’ve got Putin on my side now; sent our troops, we’re already aligned.”
As if the lyrics weren’t funny enough, they’ve even styled Kim Jong-un in Bruno Mars’s part, complete with sunglasses and a swagger that’s a little too real. Kim Jong-un’s part includes some very tongue-in-cheek references to military maneuvers and North Korea’s current political alliances. The original line, “Don’t you want me like I want you, baby,” has been humorously recast as a dig at South Korea, complete with references to an alliance with Putin.
What’s Making This Parody So Popular?
The reactions are pouring in, and they’re just as hilarious as the video itself. Fans are saying things like, “This should be played over loudspeakers at the DMZ!” or, “More K-pop than K-pop itself!” Others joke, “Our defense ministry has GOT to be watching this and cracking up right now!” It’s clear that Martian Lil Dozy struck comedic gold with this one, and fans are already predicting it’ll hit millions of views in no time.
This parody nails it for a few reasons: the satire is spot-on, the editing is top-notch, and the clever fusion of North Korean themes with K-pop stylings is both weirdly mesmerizing and endlessly funny. By taking elements of real North Korean propaganda and blending them with an iconic K-pop style, the creators have managed to turn a song about love into a full-on comedy skit about power moves and international alliances.
With such well-done lyrics and visuals, this video is more than just a parody — it’s a testament to how clever, high-quality satire can go viral and bring people together over a laugh. Whether you’re a K-pop fan, a meme enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys a good laugh, this APT. parody is worth the watch.
If you haven’t seen it yet, go check out the video on Martian Lil Dozy’s YouTube channel, and prepare yourself for a surprising blend of K-pop vibes and North Korean quirkiness