History Made! BLACKPINK’s Rosé Becomes the First K-Pop Artist Ever to Win a BRIT Award With “APT.” Ft. Bruno Mars

On a night full of music royalty in Manchester, one moment stood above everything else. BLACKPINK's Rosé just rewrote K-pop history — and she did it alongside one of pop…

By Reetam Bodhak

March 1, 2026

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On a night full of music royalty in Manchester, one moment stood above everything else. BLACKPINK’s Rosé just rewrote K-pop history — and she did it alongside one of pop music’s biggest names.

BLACKPINK Historic Win — Key Facts

Detail	Info
Artist	Rosé (BLACKPINK)
Award Won	International Song of the Year
Winning Song	APT. (ft. Bruno Mars)
Event	2026 BRIT Awards
Ceremony Location	Manchester, UK
Date	February 28, 2026
Organiser	British Phonographic Industry (BPI)
Historic Milestone	First K-pop artist EVER to win a BRIT Award

Why This Moment Is Bigger Than You Think

The BRIT Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious music awards ceremony in the United Kingdom — a stage that has crowned legends from David Bowie to Adele across decades of British music history. For a K-pop artist to not just be nominated but to win is genuinely unprecedented.

Rosé took home International Song of the Year for her blockbuster collaboration “APT.” with Bruno Mars — a track that dominated charts globally after its release, crossing cultural and genre boundaries in a way few songs manage to achieve. The song’s infectious hook made it inescapable in 2025, and this BRIT win is the industry’s formal acknowledgment of just how far its reach extended.

In her acceptance speech, Rosé was visibly emotional — a moment that BLINK and music fans everywhere have already turned into one of the most shared clips of the week.

For full BRIT Awards 2026 results, K-pop milestones, and music industry news, visit TechnoSports Entertainment.

What “APT.” Means for K-Pop’s Global Future

This win isn’t just about Rosé. It’s a watershed moment for Korean music’s global trajectory. K-pop has conquered streaming records, sold out stadiums worldwide, and swept American awards shows — but British music institutions have historically been slower to recognise the genre. That changes tonight.

Rosé’s BRIT win opens a door, and you can be sure the entire K-pop industry is watching where it leads.

With BLACKPINK’s members all pursuing thriving solo careers in 2025-2026, Rosé’s back-to-back global recognition — Grammy nominations, now a BRIT Award — positions her as arguably the most internationally decorated K-pop soloist right now.

Stay updated on all K-pop global award wins, chart records, and comeback news at TechnoSports.

FAQs

Q: What award did Rosé win at the 2026 BRIT Awards?

Rosé won International Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards for “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars, making her the first K-pop artist in history to win a BRIT Award.

Q: Who is Rosé and which group is she from?

Rosé is a member of BLACKPINK, one of the best-selling K-pop girl groups of all time, currently pursuing a highly successful solo career alongside her group activities.