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Rosé becomes first K-pop artist to win at BRIT Awards

Published Mar 1, 2026 09:30 am
Rosé at the BRIT Awards 2026 (Screenshot from BRIT Awards' video on YouTube)
Rosé at the BRIT Awards 2026 (Screenshot from BRIT Awards' video on YouTube)

Rosé of girl group BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist to win at the BRIT Awards 

She attended the BRIT Awards 2026 ceremony held on Feb. 28 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. 

At the ceremony, “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars won the International Song of the Year. 

“Oh my gosh! It is such an honor to be receiving this award in front of so many talented and you know admirable musicians here in the UK.  So thank you so much. There are so many people I want to thank,” said Rosé as she received the award. 

She added, “First off, Bruno, I'm receiving this award on behalf of the both of us. Thank you so much for everything, for being my biggest mentor and best friend. Love you so much. So many people to thank.”

“I'd love to thank my Atlantic family for believing in me always. I love you guys so much. And I would like to give a shout out to BLACKPINK. Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa, I love you guys so much. Thank you for always inspiring me. I love you guys so much. Teddy oppa. I love you so much. and yeah, thank you so much. This means so much,” said Rosé. 

"APT." by Rosé & Bruno Mars won International Song of the Year at the BRIT Awards 2026 (Screenshot from BRIT Awards' video on X)

At the 68th Grammy Awards, “APT.” was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. 

“APT.” won Song of the Year at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards. 

At the BRIT Awards, Olivia Dean won Artist of the Year and Wolf Alice bagged Group of the Year. 

Here are the winners at the BRIT Awards 2026: 

Song of the Year – “Rein Me In” - Sam Fender (with Olivia Dean) 

Artist of the Year – Olivia Dean

Group of the Year – Wolf Alice

Breakthrough Artist – Lola Young

Album of the Year – “The Art of Loving” - Olivia Dean 

International Artist of the Year – Rosalia 

International Song of the Year - “APT.” - Rosé & Bruno Mars 

International Group of the Year – Geese

Alternative / Rock Act – Sam Fender

Dance Act – Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax

Hip-Hop / Rap / Grime Act – Dave

Pop Act – Olivia Dean

R&B Act – Sault 

Critics’ Choice – Jacob Alon

Producer of the year – PinkPantheress

Songwriter of the year – Noel Gallagher

Outstanding contribution – Mark Ronson

Lifetime achievement – Ozzy Osbourne

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