ROSÉ Says She Gets “Chills” Thinking About Winning a Grammy: “It’s Still a Dream for Me”

Rosé told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published October 1, 2025, that winning a Grammy is still very much an aspiration — a milestone she hopes to achieve as her solo career gathers momentum.

Responding to the Grammy chatter around her global hit “APT.” — a collaboration with Bruno Mars — Rosé admitted the recognition gives her chills and described the prospect of taking home a golden gramophone as something she’s long imagined: a validating moment that would mean a great deal to her personally.

“It’s still a dream for me,” she said, underscoring how meaningful such an accolade would be. With “APT.” spending 12 weeks atop the Billboard Global 200, the single has become a prominent contender for major awards. If Rosé and Bruno Mars were to receive nominations for Record or Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammys, Rosé would make history as the first K-pop artist nominated in one of the Big Four categories.

Bruno Mars praised Rosé’s rise, saying he’s proud to have been part of the project and celebrating her growth as an artist. “I’m so proud of her,” he told THR, noting her undeniable talent and trajectory.

Released in October 2024, “APT.” served as the lead single from Rosé’s debut solo album, Rosie. When the full album arrived in December 2024, it climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, confirming strong commercial and critical interest in her solo work.

The single and album came during BLACKPINK’s yearlong pause while Rosé, Jisoo, Lisa and Jennie pursued individual projects. The group has since reconvened for their global tour, which resumes on October 18, 2025 in Taiwan after a short break.

Reflecting on the process of making music on her own terms, Rosé said she wanted a body of work that felt unmistakably authentic to her — “unapologetically and purely me.” She described the record as a candid, personal expression created during a period when she was navigating public life, social media pressures, and the desire to be truly known for who she is.

Read the full interview at The Hollywood Reporter.

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