Osaka: K-pop sensation BLACKPINK's Rose and international pop icon Bruno Mars are set to give the inaugural live performance of their collaborative single "APT." at the MAMA Awards, one of the most prestigious events in the K-pop industry.According to Yonhap News Agency, the live debut will take place on the first evening of the two-day awards ceremony at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, as announced by the event's organizer, CJ ENM. This performance marks the first time the duo will bring their globally successful track to the stage."APT." is a prelude to Rose's upcoming first full-length album, "rosie." The song draws inspiration from a well-known Korean drinking game called the "apartment game." Emphasizing its cross-cultural appeal, the catchy chorus of "APT." prominently features the word "apartment," pronounced as "apateu" in Korean. The single has achieved significant international success, climbing to No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 and securing No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard's Ho t 100 main singles chart.This year marks a historic milestone for the MAMA Awards as it makes its U.S. debut in Los Angeles, the first time the event will be hosted outside Asia in its 25-year history. The cross-continental event will commence at 12 p.m. (Korean time) on Friday at the renowned Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, before moving to Japan for its continuation at 4 p.m. on the same day and 1 p.m. on Saturday.The U.S. lineup for the awards includes emerging K-pop groups such as ILLIT, Katseye, TWS, and Young Posse, alongside established acts like boy group Riize, JYP Entertainment's J.Y. Park, and American artist Anderson .Paak. The Japan segment also promises an impressive array of performances, featuring Boynextdoor, Enhypen, Ive, Lee Young Ji, ME:I, Plave, TREASURE, and Tomorrow X Together on the first day, with aespa, BIBI, G-Dragon, (G)I-dle, Meovv, Zerobaseone, and Japanese group INI taking the stage on the second day.
- October 12, 2026
