NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- BLACKPINK's Rose has become the first K-pop artist to win the prestigious Song of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), according to The Korea Herald.

The New Zealand-born singer took home the award for APT., her solo collaboration with American star Bruno Mars, during the ceremony held yesterday at UBS Arena in New York.

Bruno Mars was not present, but Roseaccepted the award on behalf of both of them.

In her emotional speech, she dedicated the moment to her 16-year-old self, whom she described as an "oddball" who dared to dream despite doubts and setbacks.

"More than anything, I want to thank myself," she said, adding that her therapist had once told her it was important to acknowledge one's own pe...