Rose's 'APT.' Wins 'International Song' at Brit Awards

First K-pop Artist to Make History
"Bruno Mars, My Greatest Mentor and Closest Friend"

BLACKPINK member Rose made history as the first K-pop singer to lift a trophy at the Brit Awards, the UK's representative music awards ceremony.

ROSE, a member of the group BLACKPINK, became the first K-pop singer to lift a trophy at the BRIT Awards, a music awards ceremony representing the United Kingdom. Photo by AP Yonhap News

On February 28, local time, Rose won the "International Song of the Year" award at the 46th Brit Awards, held in Manchester, UK, for "APT.," a collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars. This marks the first time a K-pop singer has received a main award at this ceremony. Previously, BTS and BLACKPINK had been nominated, but neither group won an award.

Upon being announced as the winner, Rose took the stage and expressed her surprise by exclaiming, "Oh my god." She went on to say, "It is truly an honor and I am deeply grateful to receive this award in front of such talented and respected musicians here in the UK." She also thanked Bruno Mars, saying, "Thank you for being my greatest mentor and my closest friend. I love you so much." Rose expressed her affection for her groupmates as well, adding, "Thank you for always inspiring me." Rose is the first and only K-pop artist to be nominated for the Brit Awards both as a member of BLACKPINK and as a solo artist.

Previously, "APT." topped the "Global Single Chart" published by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), making it the most consumed song worldwide. This is the first time a K-pop artist has reached number one on the IFPI chart.

The song also achieved significant success in the US. "APT." peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained on the chart for 45 consecutive weeks-a record for the longest run by a female K-pop solo artist. In addition, the song won "Song of the Year" at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Last month, Rose also performed the opening act for the Grammy Awards alongside Bruno Mars. It is considered extraordinary for a K-pop artist to open this prestigious ceremony.

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