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Rosé Wins BRIT for 'APT.,' a First for K‑Pop

The industry‑voted honor caps a long global run for her Bruno Mars collaboration.

Overview

  • Rosé took International Song of the Year at the 46th BRIT Awards in Manchester for APT., becoming the first K‑pop artist to win a BRIT.
  • Onstage she accepted the trophy "on behalf of both of us," thanking Bruno Mars, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa, and producer Teddy, as Mars later celebrated the win online.
  • Released in October 2024 as a pre‑release from her debut album rosie, APT. spent a record 45 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 (peaking at No. 3) and reached No. 2 on the U.K. singles chart with a year‑long run.
  • The track’s awards arc includes two 2025 MTV VMAs (including Song of the Year) and major 2026 Grammy nominations without a win, and it topped IFPI’s 2025 global singles ranking.
  • K‑pop’s footprint at the ceremony extended to KPop Demon Hunters: Golden was nominated and HUNTR/X performers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami delivered a live set, though they left without trophies.