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BLACKPINK's Rosé thankful for winning Song of the Year at 2025 MTV VMAs

Published Sep 8, 2025 05:13 pm
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)

BLACKPINK’s Rosé became emotional as she thanked people after winning Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held on Sept. 7 in New York. 

Rosé's "APT." with Bruno Mars won Song of the Year that made her the first K-pop artist to bag the award. 

Her fellow BLACKPINK member Lisa won Best K-pop for “Born Again,” a song that featured Doja Cat and Raye. 

In addition, BLACKPINK won Best Group. 

In her speech,  Rosé thanked Bruno Mars, BLACKPINK members, her fans, and other people who have helped her. 

“Oh my gosh, I can't believe this. Thank you so much. I've prepared something because I didn't want to mess this up and I feel like this is a really big moment for myself and a lot of other people,” said Rosé as she accepted the Song of the Year award. 

Rosé during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé poses the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé poses the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé poses the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé poses the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)

She added, “Okay, first of all, Bruno, I know what you're watching. Bruno. Oh my God. First of all, thank you so much, Bruno. I can't believe this. I'm going to call you after, so I'll say everything. Thank you so much for believing in me and helping me build this world together. I'm really, really forever grateful for you and our friendship and everything.”

“So someone asked me the other day what my fear in life was and I was quite shocked at my own response. I had no idea how deeply personal this journey had been for me. I told them I feared that somewhere along the way of this journey of pursuing my dreams, I might hit a wall and possibly disappoint my 16-year-old self who grew up always an oddball among society that wished someday she too could be herself and equally pursue her dreams just as well as anyone else I saw on television,” she said. 

Rosé said, “Twelve years later, I dedicate this award to my 16-year-old self who dreamed and to all those who have watched me grow into the artist that I am today and placed their dreams in me to make this change. Every single one of you has put me here and now I believe there is no impostor in the world when MTV has given me this award here at the VMAs.”

“This is a really big moment for 16-year-old me and anyone else who has dreamed of being accepted equally for their hard work. I accept this award proudly because it has come with the hard work and discipline of my extremely hardworking team, Yuna, Jane, Ashley, and Megan. Thank you all so much,” she said. 

Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for "Apt." poses in the press room during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for "Apt." poses in the press room during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé poses with the Song of the Year Award for
Rosé poses with the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for "Apt." poses in the press room during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé (right) attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé (right) attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé accepts Song of the Year Award for
Rosé accepts Song of the Year Award for "APT" during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for
Rosé, winner of the “Song of the Year” award for "Apt." poses in the press room during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Sexyy Red (left) and Rosé attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Sexyy Red (left) and Rosé attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)

She added, “My extremely talented and loyal hair, makeup, and stylists. All the amazingly talented songwriters and producers who believed in me and helped me make my musical dreams come true. Thank you all. Atlantic Records and PBL for trusting me and giving me a chance.” 

“Mom and dad, I love you so much. And Alice, thank you for helping me stand independent. All those sleepless nights you spent for me to stand strong alone is really paying off today. I love you so much, my forever mentor, Teddy,” said Rosé. 

According to her, “So thank you for being there for me always and believing in me from the beginning. Kay who encouraged me to go out there and dream big and break the norm. My loyal fans, Number Ones, for believing in me.”

“Again, Bruno, my absolute idol and incredible teacher. I love you so much. I hope you're proud. BLACKPINK members, Jisoo, Jenny, and Lisa, and certainly last but not least, as my therapist tells me to do everyday, I'd like to thank myself for not giving up, for not giving up even in the toughest of times. And always remember you've got you. Thank you MTV for this award and thank you everyone for loving ‘APT.’. Thank you so much. Just means so much to me,” she said. 

Lady Gaga accepts the “Artist of the Year” award onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Lady Gaga accepts the “Artist of the Year” award onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
(From left) Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, and Sophia Laforteza of Katseye, winners of the MTV Push Performance Of The Year Award for
(From left) Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, and Sophia Laforteza of Katseye, winners of the MTV Push Performance Of The Year Award for "Touch" pose in the press room during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Ariana Grande accepts the Video of the Year Award for “Brighter Days Ahead” onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)
Ariana Grande accepts the Video of the Year Award for “Brighter Days Ahead” onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Getty Images for MTV)

Here are the winners at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards: 

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande - “brighter days ahead” - Republic Records

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

Lady Gaga - Interscope Records 

SONG OF THE YEAR 

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - “APT.” - Atlantic Records   

BEST NEW ARTIST

Alex Warren - Atlantic Records

BEST POP ARTIST 

Sabrina Carpenter - Island

MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

KATSEYE - “Touch” - HYBE/Geffen Records (January 2025)      

BEST COLLABORATION

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile” - Interscope Records

BEST POP

Ariana Grande - “brighter days ahead” - Republic Record              

BEST HIP-HOP

Doechii - “Anxiety” - Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records  

BEST R&B

Mariah Carey - “Type Dangerous” - gamma.        

BEST ALTERNATIVE

sombr - “back to friends” - SMB Music/Warner Records  

BEST ROCK

Coldplay - “ALL MY LOVE” - Atlantic Records

BEST LATIN

Shakira - “Soltera“ - Sony Music US Latin

BEST AFROBEATS

Tyla - “PUSH 2 START” - FAX Records/Epic Records           

BEST K-POP

LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE - “Born Again” - Lloud Co./RCA Records 

BEST COUNTRY

Megan Moroney - “Am I Okay?” - Columbia Records       

BEST ALBUM

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet - Island           

BEST LONG FORM VIDEO

Ariana Grande - “brighter days ahead” - Republic Records

VIDEO FOR GOOD

Charli xcx - “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” - Atlantic Records

BEST DIRECTION

Lady Gaga - “Abracadabra” - Interscope Records

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us” - pgLang/Interscope Records

BEST EDITING

Tate McRae - “Just Keep Watching (From “F1 The Movie)” - Atlantic Records

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Doechii - “Anxiety” - Top Dawg Entertainment/Capitol Records

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Sabrina Carpenter - “Manchild” - Island

BEST ART DIRECTION

Lady Gaga - “Abracadabra” - Interscope Records

SOCIAL CATEGORIES:

BEST GROUP 

BLACKPINK

SONG OF THE SUMMER

Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching (From F1 The Movie)” – Atlantic Records

SPECIAL AWARDS: 

VIDEO VANGUARD

Mariah Carey

MTV VMA Rock The Bells Visionary Award

Busta Rhymes

LATIN ICON AWARD

Ricky Martin

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