On November 22, MAMA Japan took place at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, as part of the three-day celebration of the 2024 MAMA Awards, which began in Los Angeles on November 21. Actress Lee Ji Ah presented the Global Sensation Award, calling Rosé and Bruno Mars on stage for their achievements, including the viral success of their collaboration on “APT.”
Rosé, who came forward to accept the award, expressed her gratitude:
“I started writing the song inspired by one of my favorite drinking games. I never imagined it would receive so much love. Thanks to everyone for embracing him and thanks to Bruno for everything.”
Bruno Mars followed with a simple but heartfelt “Thank you” in Korean, captivating the audience.
During her speech, Rosé shared, “There’s something I’d like to do with Bruno,” before jokingly adding, “So far it’s been Bruno and Rosé. A thousand thanks.” The two sealed their moment with an affectionate kiss on the cheek, drawing applause from the audience.
The star-studded evening featured performances and appearances from BoyNextDoor, ENHYPEN, aespa, IVE, TXT, TREASURE, ZeroBaseOne and more. Important personalities such as Jo Yu Ri, Lee Young Ji and actors Ahn Jae Hyun, Kwak Dong Yeon and Seo In Guk also enriched the lineup.
The MAMA Awards Japan 2024 continues on November 23, promising even more highlights as it celebrates the best in global and K-pop music.
Source: StarNews
