Rosé, a member of BLACKPINK, has been recognized as this year’s Global Hitmaker by the major US entertainment media outlet Variety.

According to her agency The Black Label, Rosé received the prestigious honor on December 6 (local time) at the '2025 Hitmakers' awards ceremony held in Los Angeles. The 'Hitmakers' awards celebrate musicians who have contributed to producing the year’s most popular songs.

With her global mega-hit ‘APT.’ and her debut studio album ‘rosie,’ Rosé secured the title of Global Hitmaker of the Year. This marks a rare achievement for a K-pop female solo artist, especially in gaining meaningful recognition from a leading US media platform.

Accepting the trophy on stage, Rosé expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much for this incredible award. So many unexpected things happened this year like an explosion, and watching my song ‘APT.’ grow with so much love poured into it has been an absolute joy.”

She added her appreciation, stating, “I’d also like to thank all the members of The Black Label family who have helped and cared for me during what was an unbelievably busy year, as well as my mentor, producer Teddy.”

Following its release, Rosé’s ‘APT.’ set new records on music charts worldwide, sparking a global phenomenon. Furthermore, at the '2025 MTV Video Music Awards,' one of America’s four major music award shows, Rosé became the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year—an achievement that further elevated her on the international stage.

In addition, Rosé broke ground at the prestigious 'Grammy Awards,' becoming the first K-pop artist to be nominated for two major categories: Song of the Year and Record of the Year, as well as for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Meanwhile, Rosé continues her dynamic career, currently performing on her solo headlining 'DEADLINE' world tour.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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