Since collaborating on “APT.”, Rosé and Bruno Mars have formed a close bond in the music world. Their interactions have captured global attention, with Bruno often accompanying Rosé at various events, including the 2024 MAMA Awards. Bruno Mars even embraced elements of K-pop culture, marking an unprecedented move for a Western pop star.
The pair’s iconic cheek kiss in the “APT.” music video also became a global sensation, and Bruno’s presence at MAMA 2024 further solidified his “K-pop Oppa” status.
On December 6, Rosé released her debut album “rosie” and her third MV, “toxic till the end”. This cinematic MV, which recounts a past love story, features Rosé alongside Evan Mock, the star of “Gossip Girl” (2021–2023). Fans were left in shock by Rosé’s first-ever on-screen kiss, with Evan Mock playing the leading man. Even Bruno Mars seemed taken aback by this development.
On the day of the MV release, Bruno Mars humorously commented online, “Wait a minute! Who’s this?” referring to Evan Mock, the “mysterious guy” alongside Rosé.
Additionally, Bruno Mars also expressed his “jealousy” by writing a “short story” on his Instagram caption. Here, the pop star wrote, “so this your new man? where’d you meet him, at an all girls school?”, referring to Rosé’s school-like outfit in her promotional activities in the US.
In response, Evan Mock didn’t hold back. The actor posted an Instagram story featuring himself and Rosé in matching school-uniform-like outfits and captioned it, “Just Graduated From All Girls School.”
This witty banter had fans laughing out loud.
On the other hand, Rosé’s ongoing success in the U.S. is bolstered by immense support from stars like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. Her charisma and talent ensure she’s embraced wherever she goes, making her “American journey” a resounding success.
Source: K14
