"They're definitely besties now"- Fans go gaga over BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' Instagram updates following their 2024 MAMA Awards appearance

BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars have showcased a growing and genuine friendship since the release of their collaborative track APT. last month. Their bond has grown stronger as evidenced by their posts on social media.

On November 23, 2024, Bruno Mars expressed his gratitude via Instagram for being invited to the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). The next day, November 24, Rosé also shared her appreciation on Instagram, thanking MAMA and Bruno in her own words. Both stars posted several pictures, giving fans a glimpse of the camaraderie they've built while working together.

One of the fans said:

"They're definitely besties now."

The duo’s live performance of APT. at the MAMA Awards was a highlight, creating an energetic atmosphere. Fans were charmed by their chemistry on stage and off, leaving comments celebrating their friendship:

"I’m obsessed with this friendship," a fan said.

"Need apt era to never end," a fan expressed.

"Whatever’s going on between them I just love how happy she looks and i hope we’ll get other collab from them their chemistry is everything," another fan said.

Some other fans added,

"Bruno and Rosé the duo we didn't know we needed," a fan stated

"Perfect pair," a fan claimed.

"Will forever be grateful that these two crossed paths," another fan exclaimed.

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Rosé and Bruno Mars flaunt their friendship through simultaneous Instagram posts

On October 18, 2024, BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars released their collaborative single APT., which quickly took the world by storm. The groovy and upbeat track topped numerous charts globally, including Apple Music, Spotify, and iTunes, breaking multiple records. The music video featured Rosé and Bruno engaging in fun and quirky dance moves and became an instant fan favorite.

For Bruno Mars, APT. marked his first official collaboration within the K-pop genre, despite having performed in South Korea several times before. Fans worldwide praised the track's lighthearted vibe, making it a go-to dance anthem.

The collaboration hit another milestone on November 22, 2024, when Bruno Mars made his debut appearance at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Osaka, Japan. This marked the first time the two performed APT. live together, dressed in matching grey blazer suits.

Their performance thrilled the audience and earned them the "Global Sensation of the Year" award. During the acceptance speech, Rosé spoke on behalf of the duo, and Bruno delighted fans by expressing his gratitude in Korean with a simple "thank you," which added a personal touch to the moment.

Post-ceremony, their social media posts further captured fans' hearts. Bruno shared three photos on Instagram, including one of him and Rosé walking together at the event and another of him enjoying fruits next to the MAMA trophy. His caption humorously acknowledged his new K-pop association:

"Rosé f#cked around and turned me into a lil K-Pop juggernaut! Thank you @mnet_mama for my first MAMA award and thank you, Rosie, for letting me be your plus one last night. That was a lot of fun! Hope y'all enjoyed our performance. Kissy face kissy face!"

The BLACKPINK star matched his energy with her own Instagram post, sharing 11 photos that included behind-the-scenes shots, pre-performance prep, and celebratory pizza moments. She captioned:

"Me and my K-pop juggernaut. Thank you to @mnet_mama and @brunomars for a fun night out in Osaka and making me feel like a number one girl. Pizza and trophies, let’s goooo.. geonbae geonbae (cheers) boi wusuup!"

Both of them added one lyric from the song each, giving it a creative touch. Their chemistry has left fans calling for more collaborations between the two artists.