Did we all take a second to think about how long that speech at the VMAs?
Rosé really went for it and stood her ground at the 2025 MTV VMAs. The BLACKPINK star brought out her laundry list to thank as some people put it online with a lot of people wondering when the speech actually was going to start.
Nervous but bubbly as ever, the star went up to the podium to thank her collaborator Bruno Mars on their viral hit “APT.” In just this part of the speech alone the star took up nearly the entire amount of time other artists took the stage before her in the night.
Fans on social media thought the speech was ending, but girl it was just getting started. The “On My Mind” singer went on to declare her love for her team, fans, and gave one insightful speech that most of us can’t even tell you how long it was.
While accepting her award from Paris Hilton, Rosé thanked Mars and promised to call him after the show to tell him just how much he means to her. She also took the time to thank her fellow Blackpink members, giving them a shoutout on stage.
“Apt.,” meanwhile, is nominated for several awards, including the top honor Video of the Year. The singer is also nominated for Best K-Pop for “Toxic Till the End.”
The speech clocked in at just a few shy of five minutes long, but many got a chance to hear how deeply personal it was. Many had a lot to say about the time length with their thoughts online.
Read the full speech here:
“Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe this. Thank you so much. I prepared something ’cause I didn’t want to mess this up, and I feel like this is a really big moment for myself and a lot of other people. And so, if you don’t mind me, I’ll speed through this, hopefully.
First of all, Bruno, I know that you’re watching… Oh, my God… First of all, thank you so much, Bruno. I can’t believe this. I’m gonna call you up after, so I’ll say everything. Thank you so much for believing in me and helping me build this world together. I’m really, really forever grateful for you, and our friendship, and everything.
Someone asked me the other day what my fear in life was, and I was quite shocked at my own response. I had no idea how deeply personal this journey had been for me. I told them I feared that somewhere along the way, this journey of pursuing my dreams, I might hit a wall and possibly disappoint my 16-year-old self, who grew up always an oddball among society, that wished someday she, too, could be herself and equally pursue her dreams just as well as anyone else I saw on television. Twelve years later, I dedicate this award to my 16-year-old self, who dreamed, and to all those who have watched me grow into the artist that I am today and placed their dreams in me to make this change. Every single one of you has put me here, and now I believe there is no impostor in the world when MTV has given me this award here at the VMAs. This is a really big moment for 16-year-old me and anyone else who has dreamed of being accepted equally for their hard work.
I accept this award proudly because it has come with the hard work and discipline of my extremely hardworking team—Yuna, Jane, Ashley, and Megan, thank you all so much. My extremely talented and loyal hair and makeup and stylists. All the amazingly talented songwriters and producers who believed in me and helped me make my musical dreams come true. Thank you all. Atlantic Records and TBL for trusting me and giving me a chance. Mum and Dad, I love you so much. And Alice, thank you for helping me stand independent. All those sleepless nights you spent for me to stand strong alone is really paying off today. I love you so much. My forever mentor Teddy, thank you for being there for me, always, and believing in me from the beginning. Kay, who encouraged me to go out there and dream big and break the norm. My loyal fans, number ones, for believing in me. Again, Bruno, my absolute idol and incredible teacher, I love you so much. I hope you’re proud. Blackpink members Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa…And certainly, last but not least—hmm, this is heavy—as my therapist tells me to do every day, I’d like to thank myself for not giving up, even in the toughest of times. And always remember, you’ve got you. Thank you MTV for this award, and thank you everyone for loving “APT.” Thank you so much. This means so much to me.”
