Particle.news

Download on the App Store

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.

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.