Rosé Wins “Song of the Year” at 2025 MTV VMA Awards with Emotional Acceptance Speech

ROSÉ of BLACKPINK received the Song of the Year award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for her duet track “APT” with Bruno Mars. During the ceremony held on September 7 at the UBS Arena in New York, ROSÉ delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech. In her speech, she shared advice she had received from her therapist. She said, “Just as my therapist tells me every day, I want to thank myself for never giving up even during the toughest times. And always remember: you have yourself.” The 28-year-old ROSÉ dedicated this award to her 16-year-old self. In her speech, she reflected deeply on her musical journey. She confessed, “I was surprised by my own answer when someone asked me what my fears were in life. I’ve always felt like I’m hitting walls while pursuing my dreams and am afraid of disappointing the 16-year-old version of myself who feels different from everyone else.” ROSÉ also expressed deep gratitude toward her collaborator Bruno Mars. She said, “Bruno, you are my absolute idol and an amazing mentor. I really love you. I hope you’re proud of me,” adding, “I am truly, truly, forever grateful that you believed in me and helped create this world together.” “APT” is a song themed around a traditional Korean drinking game and has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube. At this awards show, ROSÉ was nominated for multiple categories including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Pop for “APT.” In an interview with iHeartRadio in 2024, ROSÉ explained how special her collaboration with Bruno Mars was. She said, “He is a huge fan. I listened to his songs right after getting my driver’s license.” When her label asked her to suggest three tracks, ROSÉ chose “APT,” describing it as “the moment when a dream becomes reality.”