Rosé, a member of the group BLACKPINK, won International Song of the Year for her duet song "APT." with Bruno Mars at the 46th BRIT Awards (The BRIT Awards 2026, hereinafter referred to as the "BRIT Awards") held in Manchester, England on the 28th (local time).
The 'BRIT Awards' is a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by the British Phonographic Industry, which began in 1977, and nominees are selected through voting by a panel of over 1,000 people including radio and TV DJs and presenters, broadcasting executives, record label representatives, and journalists. Rosé not only made another record as the first and only K-pop artist to be nominated for a 'BRIT Award' as a member of both a group and as a solo artist, but also took home the honor of winning.
■ The first K-pop artist chosen by the UK
Rosé won the trophy at this year's awards ceremony, beating out prominent global pop stars. This is the first time a Korean solo artist, or even a K-pop group, has won an award on the Brit Awards stage.
■ Overwhelming career as a soloist
Rosé's recent success is no accident. Having proven her solo prowess in 2021 by topping the Billboard Global 200 chart with "On The Ground," the title track of her first solo single, "R," Rosé has captivated listeners worldwide with her signature delicate and captivating vocals in subsequent releases. Her influence as a global fashion icon, coupled with her unparalleled vocal prowess, has earned her the distinction of establishing a genre known as "Rosé Pop."
■ The Footsteps of World-Class Blackpink
Behind Rosé's success lies the solid track record of the world's top girl group, BLACKPINK. BLACKPINK has consistently broken records, including becoming the first K-pop girl group to top the Billboard 200, becoming the most subscribed artist on YouTube worldwide, and headlining Coachella and Hyde Park. Rosé's Brit Award win proves that BLACKPINK goes beyond mere group activities and that each member possesses unique brand power as a global pop icon.
■ The joy of communicating through music
Immediately after receiving the award, Rosé said in her acceptance speech, "It's an honor to receive this great award in front of such talented musicians." She also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I want to express my love and gratitude to everyone I want to thank, including Bruno Mars, who has become my mentor and close friend, the members of BLACKPINK who always inspire me, and producer TEDDY." Local media outlets have been praising Rosé's voice for its power to transcend borders and genres, and music fans around the world are paying close attention to Rosé's actions that have taken K-POP to the next level.
■ Mini-album success and successful world tour
BLACKPINK captured the attention of the global music market with the surprise release of their new mini-album on February 27th. The album swept the top of global charts immediately after its release, once again proving the power of a world-class girl group that is 'born to be'.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK successfully concluded their large-scale world tour in January, which attracted millions of audiences while touring major cities around the world. They showed off their overwhelming ticket power by selling out tickets throughout the tour, and through this tour, they broke unprecedented records in girl group history and presented unforgettable performances to fans around the world. With the successful completion of the tour, BLACKPINK reaffirmed their unique value as a group, while also further raising expectations for their new activities to come.
