[K-Pop] BLACKPINK's Rosé wins award for her viral hit at this year's MTV VMAs

South Korean-New Zealand singer Roseanne Park aka Rose accepts the award for Best Song for Apt on stage during the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont New York on September 7 2025 AFP-Yonhap — Rosé, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK accepts an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 7, 2025. AFP-Yonhap

SEOUL, September 8 (AJP) - Rosé, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK took home an award at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in the U.S. on Sunday.

At the awards ceremony in New York, she accepted the "Song of the Year" award for her global hit song "APT."

Inspired by a South Korean drinking game, the catchy song in collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars went viral shortly after its release in October last year.

In her acceptance speech, Rosé reflected on her younger self "who dreamed" of becoming a star and expressed gratitude to "everyone who has watched me grow into the artist I am today."

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK claimed the award given to the best group for a second time, having previously received the honor in 2023. Lisa, another member of the quartet, won the "Best K-pop" gong for her track "Born Again," a collaboration with American rapper Doja Cat and British singer-songwriter Raye.

The night's top honor went to American singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande, who claimed "Video of the Year" with "Brighter Days Ahead."

Kim Hee-su khs@ajupress.com