BLACKPINK’s Rosé Faces Backlash Over Comments on BTS and GRAMMYs Nomination
BLACKPINK’s Rosé is facing major backlash over her recent GRAMMY nomination comments.
The controversy began after Rosé talked about making history as the “first Korean Kpop artist” nominated for a GRAMMY. She said this moment was meaningful because she never saw anyone who looked like her on TV before.
“History of first Korean Kpop artist. That means a lot to me because I don’t think I ever saw on television somebody that looks like me never in a million years would I have thought that this would happen to be nominated for a Grammy.…”
—ROSÉ on her GRAMMY nomination, December 9, 2025
Soon after, fans and netizens exploded with criticism. Many accused Rosé of disrespecting BTS, who were nominated years ago and widely recognized internationally.
“how can you talk about being proud of your culture being recognized and at the same time discredit your peers? this is so shameless and disrespectful”
— Twitter user @duojinkoo
Others called her delusional, saying she clearly isn’t the first Korean Kpop artist nominated. Some claimed her song’s popularity came mostly because of Bruno Mars’ involvement, knocking her own contributions.
“I understand that drugs make her hallucinate so much but, girl, you’re not the first Korean Kpop artist to be nominated”
— Twitter user @bluebvrriesss
“She’s got some nerve disrespecting BTS when literally no one would know her without Bruno Mars. The Grammy wouldn’t bother noticing her and Atlantic wouldn’t be giving her endless massive payola without him either. Know your place loser”
— Twitter user @Luvsirjeon
As the situation heated up, more calls poured in reminding Rosé that BTS set many GRAMMY milestones before her.
“BTS in 2022 with their peers in the audience giving them a standing ovation:”
— Twitter user @JustinSeagullO7
Rumors swirl that Rosé’s words might have been misunderstood, but the backlash isn’t slowing down.
Fans continue debating if she was aiming to inspire or simply misspoke.
Watch the interview clips causing the stir below:
More reactions:
“This girl need to come back to reality, bc baby you not this breakthrough star u think you are, it’s embarrassing look at the stats lol, everything u came out with flopped Bruno saved her now she is getting a big head”
— Twitter user @milamuse0
““history of the first Korean Kpop artist” who’s gonna tell her?”
— Twitter user @corneil_ri
The GRAMMY nomination should have been a proud moment, but Rosé’s words put her in the hot seat instead. Fans are watching closely to see if she responds.
BLACKPINK fans, stay tuned for updates as this story develops.