Held on July 12~13 (local time) at the massive SoFi Stadium, the concert marked the first stop of BLACKPINK’s North American tour. The two-day event attracted about 100,000 attendees, making BLACKPINK the first girl group in the world to draw such a crowd at the iconic venue. A representative stated, “It was their first face-to-face concert in 2 years and 8 months, and it made history.”
The Surprise Highlight: Rosé × Bruno Mars
The biggest surprise of the night came during Rosé‘s solo stage for her hit song “APT.”. In a jaw-dropping moment, Bruno Mars appeared live on stage to join her for a special duet performance. The crowd erupted in cheers as he took the stage and performed his feature part live, turning an already emotional performance into an unforgettable one.
Both artists wore outfits featuring matching yellow accent colors, adding flair to their coordinated presence. Holding hand-held microphones, Rosé and Bruno delivered flawless live vocals while commanding the stage. Rosé engaged the crowd with a playful “Say what?”, hyping up the energy even more.
Flawless Harmony and Crowd Frenzy
The chemistry between the two artists was palpable. They traded verses, sang in harmony with their arms draped around each other’s shoulders, and kept the energy high throughout. Their stable live vocals and synchronization left the audience in awe.
A rich, dynamic live band accompanied their performance, elevating the atmosphere with lush instrumentation. From start to finish, fans sang along at full volume, turning the venue into a massive singalong celebration.
BLACKPINK’s Tour Continues
Following LA, BLACKPINK will continue the “DEADLINE” tour in major cities including Chicago, Toronto, New York, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
With such iconic performances and global fanfare, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ LA collaboration stands as one of the most memorable highlights of BLACKPINK’s record-breaking tour.