Rosé and Bruno Mars score a big win at Brit Awards 2026 as their smash hits APT. Received the honor of International Song of the Year. The ceremony, held in Manchester on Saturday, February 28, marked a historic milestone, making Rosé the first K-pop artist to receive the award at the prestigious British music event.
About Track Apt
The chart-topping single, released in October 2024 as a pre-release track from Rosie’s debut studio album Rosie, quickly grew into a worldwide phenomenon. Blending vibrant pop melodies with a very catchy hook, the song takes inspiration from the Korean party pastime known as the “apartment game”. Its playful yet sophisticated production resonated across all markets, propelling it into heavy rotation globally and cementing Rosé’s crossover appeal beyond her work with Blackpink.
Globally, APT. Gave record breaking numbers. The track spent an impressive 45 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest tenure ever recorded by a K-pop song on the chart, and reached the peak position of number 3. The collaboration’s continued popularity underlined its cultural impact, fusing Western pop sensibilities with Korean influences in a way that enthralled wide international audiences.
The Brit Award win adds to an already decorated haul for the single. In September 2025, the anthem won two awards at the MTV Video Music Awards, including the prestigious Song of the Year award. Although it later received nominations in major Grammy categories such as Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, it did not take home a Grammy. However, the Brit Awards win has further strengthened APT. as one of the defining global hits of its era.