🎥 Rosé’s Roar: Blackpink Star Bags Historic 8 Nods at 2025 VMAs (Video of the Year & More!)

In a shocking turn of events, Rosé makes history as the first K‑pop solo artist to secure eight nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards—whoa! From Video of the Year to Best K‑Pop, her hit “Apt.” with Bruno Mars dominates. The 2025 VMAs nominations round-up delivers sizzling thrills for K‑pop fans!

1. Rosé’s Record-Breaking 8 VMA Nominations—A Historic Achievement

MTV announced on August 5, 2025 that Rosé earned eight nominations—truly mind-blowing. Her collaborative mega‑hit “Apt.” is nominated in Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Collaboration, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Visual Effects. Plus, her solo track “toxic till the end” snagged a nod for Best K‑Pop. This marks the highest tally for any K‑pop solo artist ever.

2. All BLACKPINK Members Shine—Four Solo Nominations in Best K‑Pop Mania!

In an astonishing feat, all four BLACKPINK members scored nominations in the Best K‑Pop category this year:

• aespa’s “Whiplash”
• Jennie’s “like JENNIE”
• Jimin’s solo “Who”
• Jisoo’s “Earthquake”
• Lisa’s “BORN AGAIN” (feat. Doja Cat & Raye)
• Stray Kids’ “Chk Chk Boom”
• Rosé’s “toxic till the end”

That’s right—four BLACKPINK solos competing in one category. Talk about domination!

3. KATSEYE Pounces Into Push Performance of the Year

Emerging powerhouse KATSEYE received a thrilling nomination for Push Performance of the Year, thanks to their stellar track “Touch.” This category highlights breakthrough performers delivering standout visual performances.

4. VMAs 2025: Stars & Categories Explode—Lady Gaga Tops With 12 Nods

The 2025 VMAs, airing September 7 from UBS Arena (Elmont, NY), introduced two fresh categories: Best Pop Artist and Best Country. Lady Gaga leads the field with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars (11), Kendrick Lamar (10), and Rosé tied with Sabrina Carpenter at eight apiece.

5. What K‑pop Fans Are Saying—Controversies & Celebrations

K‑pop fans erupted on social media over the nominations—while BLACKPINK members swept Best K‑Pop nods, BTS’s Jin and J‑Hope were excluded despite strong solo releases. Only Jimin made the cut, sparking demands for transparency about selection criteria.

Can You Believe It? Rosé’s “Apt.” in EVERY Major Category!

Yes, the collaboration with Bruno Mars made the cut across seven technical and major categories—and it all happens just four weeks before the show airs on September 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET, simulcast on CBS, MTV, and streaming via Paramount+.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit the official MTV voting site starting now.
2. Vote across 19 fan-voted categories (closes Sept 5 at 6 p.m. ET).
3. Double your vote using Instagram hashtags in select categories until Aug 8.
4. Watch the live broadcast on September 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing the deadline—voting ends Sept 5.
• Overlooking bonus Instagram voting methods.
• Skipping the Best K‑Pop and Best Collaboration categories where Rosé shines.

FAQ

Q1. When are the 2025 VMAs?
A. Sunday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET—airing on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.

Q2. How many nominations did Rosé get?
A. Eight total: Seven for “Apt.” and one for “toxic till the end.”

Q3. Were all BLACKPINK members nominated?
A. Yes—Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé are all up for Best K‑Pop.

Q4. Can fans vote?
A. Yes! Voting is open now through MTV’s website until Sept 5.

Expert Insight

“Rosé’s eight nods—especially across both genre and technical categories—represent a major milestone for K‑pop visibility at the VMAs,” says music analyst Jane Park.

Further Reading & Sources

1. Pitchfork 2025 VMAs Nominees
2. AP News 2025 VMAs Overview