BLACKPINK's Rosé performed with Bruno Mars at the Grammys, impressing with a new arrangement of 'APT.' and receiving critical acclaim.
February/2/2026 12:28
Rosé of BLACKPINK adorned the stage of the 'Grammy Awards.' On the 1st at 8 PM (local time), the '68th Grammy Awards' ceremony was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA. On this day, Rosé performed the opening with Bruno Mars, together gracing the stage of the globally popular mega-hit song 'APT.' They filled the stage with a glamorous band session and free-spirited energy. The two completed 'APT.' with a new arrangement version, attracting attention. Rosé left a deep impression with her carefree atmosphere and confident performance. She was perfectly in sync with Bruno Mars. Notably, after lightly kissing Bruno Mars on the cheek while he played guitar next to her, she showcased a lively performance in rhythm. After the opening performance by Rosé and Bruno Mars, music critic Kim Yoon-ha commented, 'The beginning and end of any performance are the most important. I was happy to see Rosé and Bruno Mars's wonderful stage. I often talked about them being like rockstars. It felt like they flipped the stage over with a much stronger impression than the original song, as if they had become one band. Their fun and exciting stage presence was impressive.' Rosé was nominated not only for the opening stage but also for three categories including 'Song of the Year,' 'Record of the Year,' and 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance,' including the main award.
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