Bruno Mars: "Rosé has gotten so expensive lately; she won't even answer my phone." A playful remark... "Will we perform 'APT.' together during your visit to Korea?" [K-EYES]

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Following the announcement of Bruno Mars's plan to hold a concert in South Korea in May 2027, he sent an open love call to BLACKPINK's Rosé. His wish was to perform their hit song "APT." together again on Korean soil, and his characteristic playful tone drew laughter from fans.

In an interview with MBC's YouTube channel 14F, when asked about hints for a special stage at the Seoul concert, Mars said, "I need to get Rosé on stage. Rosé, if you're listening, if you're watching, let me know. What do I have to do so that you and I can sing 'APT.' in Korea? That would truly be a meaningful moment." He subtly hinted at a reunion stage with Rosé.

He continued, "If I can handle this friend of mine—these days, Rosé's fee has become too high. She won't even answer my phone anymore," making a joke that delighted fans with his signature cheerful tone.

Mars is scheduled to hold four days of concerts in South Korea from the 21st, 22, 25, and 26 at Goyang Stadium in Gyeonggi Province. Given that the 2023 concert at Jamsil Olympic Stadium sold out immediately upon ticket sales opening, fierce ticket competition is expected for this visit after four years.

Silk Sonic partner Anderson .Paak is also set to make a special guest appearance as DJ Alter Ego "DJ Pui." In the same interview, Mars expressed his affection by saying, "I want to convey how precious Korean fans are and how much I want to perform in front of them. If possible, I'd like to hold as many concerts as possible. I might even want to stay for a month."

As news spread, overseas fans on X (formerly Twitter) flooded the platform with reactions mixing joy and laughter. One Thai-speaking fan commented, "I burst out laughing seeing Bruno Mars say that although Rosé's fee is high, he can still afford it, and grumbling that she won't answer his phone. 'Rosé won't answer her phone? Oh, you silly Bruno Mars.'"

Another fan wittily responded, "As soon as I heard the words 'She won't even answer my phone anymore,' a shadow of the purple whale (the symbol of Blink fandom) passed by." Fans familiar with their friendship remarked, "This is just how close friends always support each other," creating a heartwarming atmosphere.

Bruno Mars and Rosé's 2024 duet song "APT." topped the Billboard Global 200 chart for 12 consecutive weeks in the year following its release and held the number one spot on global charts excluding the U.S. for 19 consecutive weeks. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), it was ranked as the best-selling single worldwide in 2025.

At the 68th Grammy Awards held last February, the two performed "APT." live together on the opening stage, marking the first time a solo K-pop artist has appeared on the Grammy stage. Earlier, in an interview with Billboard, Rosé described Mars as "a mentor and older brother figure in the music industry."

Last April, Rosé made a surprise appearance at Coldplay's Goyang concert to perform "APT." together; at that time, Bruno Mars's part was covered by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, creating a heartwarming moment. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting whether the "real" stage with Mars himself will come true for this Seoul concert.

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