Global Pop Icon Rosé Triumphs at 2025 VMAs, Continuing Her Record-Breaking Solo Journey

A Year of Unprecedented Success

Rosé has solidified her position as one of the most influential figures in global music, earning a coveted spot on Time’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people and Rolling Stone’s list of living icons from Australia and New Zealand.

In a touching moment at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, Rosé claimed the Song of the Year award for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, ‘APT.’ During her acceptance speech, she shared a personal moment, stating, ‘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.’

Breaking Records and Barriers

Fresh from a record-breaking solo run, Rosé is preparing to return to BLACKPINK activities this summer, though she maintains dreams of occasionally melting back into the crowd. Her debut studio album ‘Rosie’, released in December 2024, has achieved remarkable success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 (earning her a Guinness World Record as the highest-charting female K-pop artist), number four on the UK Albums Chart (making her the first female K-pop soloist with a top-five album in the United Kingdom), and number two on the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia.

Global Impact and Recognition

Rolling Stone AU/NZ recognized Rosé as one of 50 living icons from Australia and Aotearoa who have broken boundaries and opened doors for others, particularly noting her role in ‘representing the success of K-pop’s crossover into Western mainstream music.’

The transition between her solo work and group activities has been seamless. After spending the past year promoting her album in the United States, she’s now returning to familiar territory with BLACKPINK. ‘Each of us has gone out and been inspired and learned so much about ourselves, and now we’re coming back to each other with good energy,’ she shared.

Looking Ahead

Looking forward, Rosé continues to expand her artistic horizons. She has been announced as part of the lineup for F1 the Album, the soundtrack for the 2025 sports action drama film F1, with her song ‘Messy’ released as the album’s second single. She has also collaborated with Alex Warren on ‘On My Mind’, demonstrating her versatility as an artist and her growing influence in the global music scene.