Overview

• Rosé accepted the award onstage at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, delivering a prepared, emotional speech and noting Bruno Mars was absent.
• She dedicated the honor to her 16-year-old self and thanked BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa, producer Teddy Park, her team, labels and fans, closing with a nod to self-belief.
• “APT.” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has spent 45 weeks on the chart.
• She arrived at the VMAs with eight nominations, the most ever for a K-pop singer at the event.
• This is Rosé’s first VMA as a solo artist, distinct from prior wins with BLACKPINK.