11/21/2024

Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Debut 'APT.' Live at MAMA

Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Debut 'APT.' Live at MAMA, Drawing Global Attention

Global pop sensation Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK member Rosé will unveil their first-ever joint performance of the hit song 'APT.' at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS.

On the 21st, Mnet announced that the two artists will deliver a special stage at the awards ceremony, held on November 22nd at Japan's Kyocera Dome in Osaka.

'APT.' is a pre-release single leading up to Rosé’s solo comeback and gained immense attention for its collaboration with Bruno Mars.

Upon its release, the song soared to the top of major domestic music charts and secured high ranks on both the U.S.

Billboard charts and the UK Official Singles Chart, cementing its status as a global hit.

Music experts have praised the song as “a groundbreaking fusion that transcends the boundaries between K-pop and pop.”

They highlighted how Bruno Mars' masterful producing combined with Rosé’s unique vocals created a synergy that captivated listeners worldwide.

The "apartment game" concept showcased in the music video has particularly caught global attention, even setting new trends in the industry.

Bruno Mars-Rose to star in '2024 MAMA'

Following their win on Mnet’s M Countdown, the duo thanked fans via social media.

Rosé shared, “Working with Bruno was like a dream come true. I’m incredibly grateful for the love from our fans that made this success possible.”

The 2024 MAMA AWARDS has reportedly prepared a custom stage set specifically for this performance.

A representative from the event stated, “We’ve designed a stage to maximize the chemistry between Bruno Mars and Rosé.

As this is their first-ever live collaboration, we’re putting our all into meeting the expectations of global fans.”

The awards ceremony will kick off at noon (KST) on November 22nd at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Later that day, Chapter 1 will begin at 4 PM with a red carpet event at Japan’s Kyocera Dome in Osaka.

Chapter 2 will follow on the 23rd, with the red carpet at 1 PM and the main event starting at 3 PM.

A K-pop industry insider commented,
“This stage will serve as another testament to the global influence of K-pop.
The collaboration with a global star like Bruno Mars adds significant meaning to this performance.”

The event will be broadcast live on the Mnet TV channel, as well as online platforms like YouTube’s Mnet K-POP channel and Mnet Plus.

With live streaming available in over 200 countries, the ceremony is set to once again demonstrate K-pop’s global reach.

Meanwhile, 'APT.' has been recognized as a new model for international collaborations involving K-pop artists.

Critics have highlighted the project as “a highly polished collaboration that effectively leveraged the strengths of both artists, moving beyond simple features or remakes.”

The event organizers teased, “In addition to Bruno Mars and Rosé’s special performance, various global collaboration stages are also in the lineup.

We hope everyone looks forward to the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, which promises to open a new chapter for K-pop.”

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