Rosé of Blackpink wins 2025 VMAs Song of the Year for APT.

Rosé of Blackpink accepted the 2025 MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year on Sunday night, winning for APT., her collaboration with Bruno Mars, at the live ceremony at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The 28 year old singer, who arrived on the red carpet in a butter yellow, sequined gown, took the stage to accept the award for both artists after Mars was not present at the show.

Rosé, one of the evening's most nominated performers with eight solo nods, read from a prepared speech in which she thanked Mars, her Blackpink bandmates, family, label teams and fans, and dedicated the prize to her 16 year old self. Twelve years later, I dedicate this award to my 16 year old self who dreamed, she said, adding later, As my therapist tells me to do every day, I'd like to thank myself for not giving up, even in the toughest of times. Always remember youve got you. She also declared, now I believe there is no imposter in the world when MTV has given me this award here at the VMAs.

APT. has been a commercial success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending 45 weeks on that chart, according to chart data. The track was among several high-profile nominations this year,...