Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars Shine at 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka, Winning Global Sensation Trophy

Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars made waves at the 2024 MAMA Awards by taking home the coveted "Global Sensation" trophy. The first chapter of the Japan leg of the 2024 MAMA Awards took place on the evening of the 22nd at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, starting at 6 PM KST. This year's theme, "BIG BLUR: What is Real?" provided a stunning backdrop for a slew of exciting performances. Without a host, the opening was led by aespa’s Karina, ZEROBASEONE’s Seonghan-bin, TREASURE’s Yoshi, and IVE’s Rei. During the event, Rosé expressed her gratitude, revealing that she wrote a fun track inspired by her favorite drinking game and was overwhelmed by the love she's received. Bruno Mars followed up with a heartfelt "Thank you" in Korean, eliciting laughter from the audience, and they shared a warm hug while accepting the trophy. The night's performances and exciting announcements set the tone for what's to come as the 2024 MAMA Awards continue to unfold.