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Rosé Becomes First K-Pop Artist to Win VMA Song of the Year for 'APT.'

Her Bruno Mars collaboration led all K-pop entries with eight nominations at the UBS Arena ceremony.

Rosé from South Korean girl group BLACKPINK attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 10, 2024.
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Overview

  • The award was presented on Sept. 7 at New York's UBS Arena, where Rosé accepted the Moon Person for "APT."
  • Bruno Mars did not attend the ceremony, so she delivered the acceptance on their collaboration's behalf.
  • She dedicated the honor to her 16-year-old self and thanked Bruno, producer Teddy, her BLACKPINK bandmates, fans, her team, and herself for perseverance.
  • "APT." led this year's VMAs with eight nominations, the most for a K-pop act at the show.
  • The win is Rosé's first VMA as a solo artist, and coverage reports the track has surpassed 2 billion YouTube views.