Rosé from Blackpink became the first K-pop soloist to receive three Historic Nominations for a Grammy for the song ‘Apt’ with Pop icon Bruno Mars.
The K-pop’s biggest girl band, Blackpink’s member Park Rosé, became the first K-pop soloist to receive three Grammy nominations in the history of K-pop music on November 14, 2025. Park Rosé is known worldwide for her distinct vocal colour and emotional delivery. She has long been one of BLACKPINK’s strongest global voices. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia. “I came to South Korea with a dream to become a K-pop idol”,- said rosé. She trained under YG Entertainment for four years before debuting with BLACKPINK in 2016. Over the years, Rosé has built a reputation for her soulful singing, guitar skills, and artistic storytelling qualities that shine brightly in ‘APT’.
Rosé was nominated for three categories: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. ‘Apt’ was a collaboration with pop culture artist Bruno Mars. 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees Rosé’s trending song hit the South Korean awards charts. She got Billboard recognition for being the first female K-pop artist to enter the top 10 of the Billboard Radio Songs Chart. The singer garnered an MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year and an Asia Artist Award Daesang.
APT on Global Charts
Apt tracks have surpassed 1 billion views on Spotify, breaking the Guinness World record once again. She broke the Guinness World record twice for her song ‘On the Ground’. It became the most viewed trending song on YouTube within 24 hours.
Fans’ extreme level of craziness over the song “Apt” made Park rosé and Bruno Mars go viral globally. They bagged the best collaboration of the year, with several awards over the year. It will be the first and foremost global viral sensation in K-pop history, making South Korean culture known to people worldwide.
What does ‘Apt’ mean?
Apt is a Korean drinking game where a group of people take a sip of Korean alcohol (Soju) and keep chanting ‘apt apt apt’ while stacking hands on the surface of apartment floors. The one who loses has to take a sip or perform something.
It’s so famous among the youngsters, and now it’s globally recognized by many people who love to try out new things, where global fans learn new cultural things. One song can make a huge difference in cultural waves and create fun among people. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration perfectly blends Western and Asian influences, highlighting the power of global artistic connection.
Beyond music, Rosé is a major fashion icon, serving as a global ambassador for luxury brands and often appearing at international fashion events. Her influence extends across music, fashion, and culture, earning her a reputation as one of K-pop’s strongest global voices.
With the success of ‘APT’, Rosé gained more confidence to start her solo career. She is the kind of artist to get increasingly global recognition, outshining both as a BLACKPINK member and as a solo performer.
Rosé’s Emotional Reaction on Social Media After the Grammy nominations
After the Grammy announcement, Rosé took to social media with an emotional message that instantly went viral. On Instagram, she posted a heartfelt video and photos of herself watching the live Grammy with the caption: “I cannot believe my life. I am STILL trying to process everything. Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. This means so much to me and many, many others. I’m feeling so incredibly grateful today”. @brunomars look at that!!!.
Within minutes, hashtags like #CongratsRosé, #RoséGrammyWinner, and #HistoryMakerRosé began trending worldwide. Celebrities, fellow K-pop idols, producers, and global fans flooded her comments with congratulations. Rosé also shared behind-the-scenes clips on her Instagram Stories. It included her crying with her team, hugging Bruno Mars, and Face Timing the other BLACKPINK members who were screaming in excitement. Fans praised how humble, overwhelmed, and genuine she looked. The post broke engagement records within hours. It is one of the most-liked social media posts by a K-pop soloist in 2025
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