Rosé [Blackpink] | The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York - 07.09.2025
Rosé Accepts Song of the Year Award at MTV VMAs 2025, Thanks BLACKPINK Members in Touching Speech
Rosé is getting us all emotional.
The 28-year-old BLACKPINK member and Rosie solo star accepted the award for Song of the Year for “APT.” with Bruno Mars at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 7) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Rosé did not walk the red carpet at the event, but hit the stage to accept the award solo (Bruno Mars wasn’t in attendance), providing a deeply emotional speech dedicated to her teenage self.
“Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe this. Thank you so much. I prepared something ’cause 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. And so, if you don’t mind me, I’ll speed through this, hopefully,” she began.
“First of all, Bruno, I know what you’re watching… Oh, my God… First of all, thank you so much, Bruno. I can’t believe this. I’m gonna call you up 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,” she continued.
“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, 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. 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,” Rosé went on.
“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. My extremely talented and loyal hair and 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 TBL for trusting me and giving me a chance. Mum 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, 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, Jennie, and Lisa … And certainly, last but not least—hmm, this is heavy—as my therapist tells me to do every day, I’d like to thank myself 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. This means so much to me.”
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