BLACKPINK Rosé’s “Song Of The Year” Win At The VMAs Sparks Massive Reactions

Congrats to her!

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has won the Song of the Year award at the MTV VMAs for her song “APT” featuring Bruno Mars.

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This memorable moment marks the first time a K-Pop artist has won in this category.

During her acceptance speech, she showed gratitude to those who supported her.

APT wins SONG OF THE YEAR at the 2025 VMAs 😭💖 Congratulations ROSÉ and Bruno Mars!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Rosie's full SPEECH 🥺🥺🥺 Yes girl, OWN THIS MOMENT, THIS IS YOURS!!

VMAS PRESENTER ROSÉ #ROSÉ_VMAs #ROSÉ @numberoneHQ pic.twitter.com/BOVqKup9MM

— HÉRSTORY (@herstoryRS) September 8, 2025

I can’t believe it. I’m so grateful to Bruno Mars for believing in and supporting me. I’m so happy to receive this award because it’s a moment when all my hard work is rewarded.

— Rosé

She also thanked the members and producer Teddy.

Teddy, I won the award. To the members, I won the award. Thank you always, and I love you.

— Rosé

K-Netizens were so proud of her and how far she’s come!

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• “Why am I crying?”
• “Congrats!”
• “It’s crazy to see a day like this come for K-Pop. I was happy because of a fun song like ‘APT. ‘”
• “Congratulations!”
• “We’ve become a world where K-Pop wins the main award at a major U.S. music ceremony. I have goosebumps.”
• “OMG ‘Song of the Year’! So you’re saying that her song had the most influence out of all the songs released in the U.S.? Congrats!”
• “Our country’s status is crazy. What is this? Congrats!”

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