BLACKPINK’s Rosé has etched her name in VMA history. On September 7, 2025, at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, Rosé — collaborating with Bruno Mars — snagged the prestigious Song of the Year award for their track “APT.”, becoming the first K-pop soloist ever to claim the title .
In an emotional ceremony filled with showstoppers, Rosé accepted the award on behalf of Bruno Mars, who was not present. In her heartfelt speech, she revealed her deepest fear: that she’d falter and let down her 16-year-old self, who once felt like an outcast dreaming of belonging. She beautifully dedicated the award to that younger version of herself — a moment of vulnerable strength .
Dressed in shimmering yellow sequins, Rosé thanked a formidable list of supporters: Bruno Mars, her Blackpink bandmates (Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo), her family, her team and crew, her label, her mentor Teddy, and notably, herself — honoring the advice from her therapist: “As my therapist tells me to do every day, I’d like to thank myself… for not giving up even in the toughest of times” .
This milestone win sees “APT.” solidify its global impact — topping charts, breaking streaming records, and now making VMA history. It’s further affirmation of K-pop’s rising stature in the world of mainstream music .
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Rosé is an icon! That speech gave me chills—power, perseverance, and pure heart. K-pop just leveled up.”
