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▲ Rose, a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, speaks after winning Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for "APT.," her collaboration single with Bruno Mars, in this AFP photo. (Yonhap)

▲ BLACKPINK's Rose in seen this image from the official MTV VMAs X page. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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(LEAD) BLACKPINK's Rose wins Song of the Year at MTV VMAs 2025

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SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Rose, a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, was named Song of the Year on Sunday (U.S. time) at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for "APT.," her collaboration single with Bruno Mars.

The VMAs are among the best-known pop music awards in the United States. It is the first time a K-pop artist has been honored in the category.

Mars was not present at the ceremony, but Rose accepted the award on their behalf, taking the stage in a yellow sequined fringe dress.

"Oh, my gosh, I can't believe this," Rose said in her English acceptance speech at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. "First of all, thank you so much, Bruno ... Thank you so much for believing in me and helping me build this world together."

She dedicated the award to her "16-year-old self, who dreamed, and to all those who have watched me grow into the artist that I am today."

She also gave special thanks to her agency's chief producer Teddy and her fellow BLACKPINK members.

Rose, who was nominated in eight categories at this year's VMAs, is also vying for major honors including Video of the Year and Best Pop.

The Best K-Pop award, for which Rose was also nominated, went to her fellow BLACKPINK member Lisa for "Born Again," a collaboration with Doja Cat and Raye. It was her second consecutive win and third overall in the category.

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