Rosé, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, achieved a major milestone by winning Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7. The award recognized her collaborative single "APT." featuring American pop superstar Bruno Mars, marking a significant achievement for both K-pop representation and cross-cultural musical partnerships at one of music's most prestigious award ceremonies.
The victory represents a groundbreaking moment for Korean pop music on the international stage, as Rosé became one of the few K-pop artists to claim this coveted category at the MTV VMAs. The Song of the Year award is considered one of the most competitive categories at the annual ceremony, typically featuring the biggest hits and most popular tracks from the past year across all genres.
"APT.," the collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars, has been a commercial and critical success since its release, combining Rosé's distinctive vocal style with Mars' signature pop sensibilities. The track showcases the growing trend of East-West musical collaborations and demonstrates the increasing global appeal of K-pop artists beyond traditional genre boundaries.
During her acceptance speech at the ceremony, Rosé expressed her gratitude for the recognition and the opportunity to work with Bruno Mars on the project. The win adds to BLACKPINK's already impressive list of international accolades and further solidifies the group's position as global music icons who continue to break barriers and expand K-pop's reach worldwide.
