Rosé recently became the center of heated discussions on social media after sharing her feelings about receiving the former GRAMMYs nomination of his career. What seemed like simple and sincere remarks unexpectedly sparked intense controversy, with some netizens accusing her “tell lies” AND “disrespectful” BTS – the group that had been nominated for a GRAMMYs before her.
The song APPRosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars earned the singer a spot this year GRAMMYs list of nominations. This is considered an important milestone not only for Rosé but also for BLACKPINK fandom, as one of the members has achieved recognition on one of the most prestigious music stages in the world.
In an interview given after the announcement of the nomination, Rosé expressed her emotions: “I feel incredibly grateful and proud. When I was younger, I never saw anyone who looked like me on television, so to be recognized GRAMMYs has a special meaning. It makes me think even more deeply about my journey.”
However, this statement unexpectedly triggered a strong negative reaction. Some viewers argued that Rosé was indirectly ignoring the results of BTSthe first K-pop group to be nominated and perform at the GRAMMYs in 2021. Many comments supported Rosé’s observation re “Never see anyone like her” he was imprecise, insisting on this BTS had already paved the way and set a precedent for Korean artists at the awards.
On international forums some even accused Rosé of “exaggerating his successes”, “telling lies,” or be “delirious” on his contribution to the success of APP. Others argue that the song only gained more attention thanks to Bruno Mars, a multi-ethnic musician.GRAMMYswinning global superstar, rather than just Rosé’s influence.
In the meantime, BLACKPINK the fans immediately came to Rosé’s defense. They argued that his statement had been taken out of context or misinterpreted. According to many supporters, Rosé was specifically referring to the dearth of Asian female artists, particularly female K-pop idols, recognized by major Western music institutions such as the GRAMMYswho have historically offered limited representation to Asian artists.
At the moment Rosé has not released any official response regarding the controversy.
