BLACKPINK's winning streak continues. Just days after the group shattered first-day sales records with their "DEADLINE" comeback, member Rosé has made K-Pop history at the BRIT Awards.

Rosé and Bruno Mars won at the 2026 BRIT Awards ceremony held February 28 in Manchester for their collaboration "APT." This marks the first time any K-Pop artist has received recognition at the BRITs, the United Kingdom's most prestigious music awards ceremony organized by the British Phonographic Industry.

The viral track "APT." became a global phenomenon since its release, combining Rosé's distinctive vocals with Bruno Mars' signature style. The song's success helped bridge K-Pop with mainstream Western audiences in ways few collaborations have achieved.

This historic win comes at the peak of BLACKPINK's momentum. Their recent comeback with mini album "DEADLINE" and title track "GO" broke first-day sales records, proving their continued dominance in the industry. The group also recently became the first artist to reach 100 million YouTube subscribers.

The BRIT Awards recognition represents a significant milestone for K-Pop's global expansion. While Korean artists have gained recognition at American awards shows like the AMAs and Billboard Music Awards, the BRITs had remained elusive territory until now.

Rosé's individual success with "APT." demonstrates how BLACKPINK members are making their mark both as a group and as solo artists. The collaboration's BRIT Award win will likely open doors for more K-Pop artists at European award ceremonies.

For BLACKPINK fans, this achievement caps off an extraordinary week that saw both group and individual milestones. As the group continues their promotional activities for "DEADLINE," Rosé's historic BRIT Award serves as another testament to BLACKPINK's global influence and the growing acceptance of K-Pop in Western markets.