BLACKPINK’s Rosé is under fire after comments about her recent GRAMMY nomination sparked heated debate online.
The singer was nominated for the track ‘APT’, but her remarks about “making history” and the importance of representation drew sharp criticism from fans.
—ROSÉ talking about her GRAMMYs nomination
“History of first Korean Kpop artist. That means a lot to me because I don’t think I ever saw on television somebody that looks like me never in a million years would I have thought that this would happen to be nominated for a Grammy.… pic.twitter.com/q768XDhtaj
— rosie (@roseannepics) December 9, 2025
Many netizens accused Rosé of overlooking BTS, who were the first K-pop artists to receive GRAMMY nominations in previous years. Critics argued that her comments were misleading, with some calling them “disrespectful” to BTS’s achievements. Others claimed the success of ‘APT’ was largely tied to Bruno Mars’s involvement, questioning Rosé’s influence on the track.
While some fans defended her intentions, the backlash highlights ongoing tensions in K-pop over recognition, legacy, and how artists frame their milestones on the global stage.