Rosé thought of her '16-year-old self' after winning MTV VMA prize
Blackpink singer Rosé dedicated her MTV Video Music Award (VMA) - for Song of the Year with her hit Apt alongside Bruno Mars - to her teenage self.
Rosé has dedicated her MTV Video Music Award (VMA) to her "16-year-old self".
The Blackpink singer claimed the prize for Song of the Year for her hit Apt with Bruno Mars and explained that the moment was the realisation of a long-held dream.
Rosé said: "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."
The K-Pop star continued: "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."
Rosé included both Bruno and her Blackpink bandmates Jisoo, Jennie and Lisa in her acceptance speech.
The 28-year-old singer said: "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."
