▲ The members of K-pop girl group NewJeans (NJZ) are featured in this promotional poster for ComplexCon Hong Kong

SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Rose of BLACKPINK and K-pop girl group NewJeans took home honors at the inaugural Music Awards Japan.

According to the event's official website on Thursday, "APT." — a duet by Rose and Bruno Mars — won the "Best International Pop Song in Japan" category, while NewJeans’ hit track "Ditto" was named "Best K-pop Song in Japan."

▲ This file photo, provided by Warner Music Korea and Colin Tilley, shows Rose. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

The Music Awards Japan is a newly launched ceremony this year, organized through collaboration between five major Japanese music industry organizations and government agencies, including the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Winners were selected based on data from Billboard Japan, Oricon, and votes from industry professionals.

The ceremony, which began on May 21 at Kyoto’s ROHM Theatre, will present major categories such as "Song of the Year" during its May 22 program.

Rose’s "APT." is nominated for "Song of the Year," while aespa’s "Supernova" and virtual idol PLAVE’s "WAY 4 LUV" are nominated in the "Best Song Asia" category.

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