Bruno Mars thanks BLACKPINK's Rosé for helping him "get out of debt"

Bruno Mars made a surprise appearance during BLACKPINK’s 'Deadline' world tour stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 13, joining Rosé on stage for a performance of their hit collaboration, “APT.” The unexpected cameo marked Bruno Mars’ first guest appearance at another artist’s concert in eight years, drawing cheers and excitement from fans around the world.

Following the performance, Bruno Mars took to social media to post backstage photos with Rosé, humorously captioned, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh! Preciate you ROSAAAYYYYY!!” His post playfully referenced rumors that he had amassed 50 million USD in casino debt while performing in Las Vegas, claims that were previously debunked but continue to circulate online.

Speculation around the alleged debt even sparked fan theories that his collaboration with Rosé on “APT” was a strategic move to “pay off” the rumored losses. Bruno Mars lightheartedly added fuel to the joke on social media.

Meanwhile, “APT,” released in October 2024, became an instant global hit. The duet topped charts worldwide, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the highest ranking ever achieved by a female K-pop artist. The track also won multiple accolades, including Song of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards.

Korean netizens are loving the unexpected friendship and musical chemistry between Bruno Mars and Rosé, calling their partnership both iconic and charming. They reacted:

"This is freaking hilarious, lol. It's so absurd that everyone’s just laughing it off together, lol."

"Ah this is so funny LOL. And Rosé too, LOL!"

"I love both of them so much."

"Ah the LA concert must’ve been so fun LOL."

"So funny. lol."

"I saw Bruno’s Instagram too, but I forgot about the casino debt rumor (which is fake), so I was like, 'Wait, did Bruno actually owe Rosé money or something??' LOL."

"He’s doing so well, it’s like he even paid off debt that didn’t exist. lol."

"Freaking hilarious. lol."

"I love their friendship."

"Their friendship still feels surreal to me."

"Love his joke about his fake debt."

"Please come to Korea Bruno Mars!"

"This is so funny."

"He's so funny too. lol."

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