Rosé X Bruno Mars, Dazzling Performance of 'Apartment' at Grammy Opening... No Award Win

BLACKPINK's Rosé and pop maestro Bruno Mars opened the 68th Grammy Awards, held on February 2 (Korean time) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a dazzling performance of their hit song 'Apartment (APT.)', which has created a global sensation.

From a Kiss Performance to a Chorus... The Charm of 'K-Drinking Game' Captivates LA

On this day, Rosé appeared in a stylish black and white suit, and as the stage began, she instantly raised the excitement of the venue with a performance where she lightly kissed Bruno Mars on the cheek. Rosé radiated energy with her unique charming vocal tone, and she also showcased a bold performance by kneeling to the intense guitar playing of Bruno Mars.

The scene where the two shared a microphone and sang the chorus together drew a passionate response from the audience. Billie Eilish was captured on camera singing along, while pop stars like Bad Bunny and Miley Cyrus gave a standing ovation, enjoying the performance. Host Trevor Noah introduced the originality of 'Apartment', saying, "A song inspired by Korean drinking games has captivated the world."

No Win for 'Best Pop Duo'... Attention on the Main Award 'Song of the Year'

Despite their overwhelming stage presence and popularity, the results left some disappointment. Rosé and Bruno Mars were nominated for 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance', but the trophy went to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their performance of 'Defying Gravity' from the movie 〈Wicked〉.

Although they did not win in the genre categories announced at the pre-event, Rosé's 'Apartment' is still aiming for the main awards, 'Song of the Year' and 'Record of the Year', which are considered the flowers of the Grammys, drawing the attention of music fans worldwide.

Having set unprecedented records as a K-pop female artist, including reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Chart right after its release, all eyes are on whether Rosé will become the owner of the 'Golden Gramophone' with a main award win at this Grammy.