Bruno Mars’ Latest Post Has K-Pop Fans’ Attention. Yes, It’s About APT

Bruno Mars is celebrating K-pop’s rising influence in the global music space. Following his widely praised performance with BLACKPINK member Rose at the Grammys, Mars shared a snapshot of an article titled ‘K-Pop Opens the Door to the Grammys’.

On February 4, the Grenade singer shared a picture of the front page of the popular Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo on his Instagram stories. The page featured a photo of Mars and Rose during their APT performance at the Grammys.

Bruno Mars Shares Korean Newspaper’s Front Page The article highlighted how K-pop singer Rose took the stage with global pop star Bruno Mars to perform their hit song APT as the opening act of the Grammys. The energetic performance drew major attention, highlighting K-pop’s growing

recognition in the global music industry.

Mars shared the photo without any additional explanation, but fans’ attention was focused on the fact that he shared a photo of the print edition of a major South Korean daily newspaper.

One fan wrote, “It’s surprising that Bruno Mars reads Korean newspapers.” Another commented, “A scene where the Chosun Ilbo’s front page appeared on a top global star’s Instagram.”

Someone else suggested, “It seems someone took a photo and sent it to him.” Other observers also shared, “Isn’t this an expression of respect for K-pop based on the experience of preparing the Grammy stage with Rose?”

APT Received Three Nominations At The Grammys
Rose and Bruno Mars’ famous collaboration APT was nominated in three categories in the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The categories included Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Unfortunately, the duo did not win any awards.

What Is Next For Rose and Bruno Mars?
Previously, during an interview with Billboard, Bruno Mars hinted at another collaboration with Rose. When Mars was asked if he had worked on any other songs with Rose after APT, he replied positively. “Oh, yeah, there is. And we love that song that we worked on – I won’t say the title…we’re just trying to figure out when or how.”

Mars’ confirmation sent fans into a frenzy, with many eagerly anticipating what the talented duo will deliver next. However, it appears fans may have to wait a little longer for an official announcement.

Meanwhile, Bruno Mars is all set to release his next studio album after a decade-long hiatus. The upcoming album, titled The Romantic, is scheduled to drop on February 27.