Rosé recently became the center of heated discussions on social media after sharing her feelings about receiving the first GRAMMY nomination of her career. What seemed like simple, heartfelt remarks unexpectedly sparked intense controversy, with some netizens accusing her of “lying” and “disrespecting” BTS – the group that had been nominated for a GRAMMY before her.
The song APT, Rosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, earned the singer a spot on this year’s GRAMMY nomination list. This is considered an important milestone not only for Rosé but also for the BLACKPINK fandom, as one of the members has achieved recognition on one of the world’s most prestigious music stages.
In an interview released after the nomination announcement, Rosé expressed her emotions: “I feel incredibly grateful and proud. When I was younger, I never saw anyone who looked like me on television, so being acknowledged at the GRAMMYs holds a special meaning. It makes me reflect even more deeply on my journey.”
However, this statement unexpectedly ignited strong backlash. Some viewers argued that Rosé was indirectly dismissing the achievements of BTS, the first K-pop group to be nominated for and perform at the GRAMMYs back in 2021. Many comments claimed Rosé’s remark about “never seeing anyone like herself” was inaccurate, insisting that BTS had already paved the way and set a precedent for Korean artists at the awards.
On international forums, some even accused Rosé of “exaggerating her accomplishments,” “lying,” or being “delusional” about her contribution to the success of APT. Others argued that the song only gained major attention because of Bruno Mars, a multi-GRAMMY-winning global superstar, rather than Rosé’s influence alone.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK fans quickly came to Rosé’s defense. They argued that her statement had been taken out of context or misinterpreted. According to many supporters, Rosé was referring specifically to the scarcity of Asian female artists—especially K-pop female idols—being acknowledged by major Western music institutions like the GRAMMYs, which have historically offered limited representation for Asian performers.
As of now, Rosé has not issued any official response regarding the controversy.
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