Rosé & Bruno Mars Enjoy Filipino Fans’ Meme Culture
BRUNO MARS – Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars found themselves the stars of a hilarious viral moment after a Filipino tarpaulin celebrating their MTV VMA win made the rounds online.
Blackpink’s Rosé and global music icon Bruno Mars recently shared a lighthearted moment online after spotting a tarpaulin from the Philippines that celebrated their win at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
The viral tarpaulin congratulated the two artists for bagging Song of the Year for their hit collaboration “APT.” It carried the simple yet heartfelt message, “Philippines is proud of you.”
Bruno Mars posted a photo of the banner on his Instagram Stories, adding a laughing emoji and soundtracking it with The Black Eyed Peas’ hit “Bebot.” Rosé, clearly entertained as well, reposted his Story and captioned it with a playful, “My hubba hubs.”
The phrase “Philippines is proud of you” has recently turned into a viral meme in the country. Often seen on congratulatory tarpaulins featuring international stars, the expression has become a humorous yet endearing way for Filipino fans to show support for global figures who achieve milestones or bag major awards.
The winning track “APT.” was released in 2024 and immediately rose to global popularity, cementing itself as a massive chart-topper. Its success at the VMAs further highlighted the wide-ranging appeal of both Rosé and Bruno, who continue to dominate the music industry with fresh hits and collaborations.
Rosé also made waves in December 2024 when she unveiled her debut solo album, “Rosie.” The album features standout songs such as “Number One Girl” and “Toxic ‘Till the End,” further showcasing her growth as a solo artist while maintaining her signature Blackpink charm.
Bruno Mars, meanwhile, has remained a consistent hitmaker. His recent music includes a heartfelt collaboration with Lady Gaga on “Die With a Smile” and a playful team-up with rapper Sexyy Red on “Fat Juicy & Wet.” Both projects highlight his versatility as an artist who can seamlessly blend into different genres while keeping his trademark style.
With their playful reactions to the Filipino tarpaulin, Rosé and Bruno reminded fans of their lighthearted personalities. At the same time, the viral moment reflects the unwavering pride and support that Filipino fans continue to extend to international artists.