One particular moment sparked the criticism.
Koreaboo
3 hours ago
BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has been accused of lip-syncing at the GRAMMYs.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram
On February 1 (local time), Rosé and Bruno Mars performed “APT.” at the GRAMMYs.
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The clip of the performance sparked major reactions from fans.
rosé! and bruno mars performing ‘APT.’ at the 2026 GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/w3GzpnaxP8
— BLINKMF (@blinkmf) February 2, 2026
Yet, amid the praise for the idol, the performance has been hit with criticism after a specific part raised accusations of Rosé lip-syncing. It raised criticism from both K-Pop fans and locals who were watching the performance, hitting back at Rosé for allegedly not singing live at such a prestigious event.
🚨 The camera close up exposed ROSÈ lipsyncing at Grammy Awards
pic.twitter.com/WKEOJBCYS1
— KpopInsider (@KpopInside4rdi) February 2, 2026
ROSÈ LIPSYNCING DID ANYBODY ELSE SEE THAT SHIT pic.twitter.com/TjgisTz1Z4
— n (@fadgaisbetter) February 2, 2026
Not her lipsyncing over a loud backtrack at the grammys😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/o4RXif2czl
— ♡⁷ (@Sceneryvntae) February 2, 2026
Rosé not even going to try to make sure the mic is near her mouth with this lip sync I see… pic.twitter.com/kWxdlxRE6v
— L.B. (@lowellnash) February 2, 2026
You shouldn’t be able to lip sync at the #GRAMMYs I’m looking at you Rosé.
— Tahzjuan (@R_Tho) February 2, 2026
Rose caught lip syncing to a pre-recorded track during #APT performance at the #GRAMMYs2026📷 #ROSE pic.twitter.com/syJvxY4DwL
— Remon (@remonkrk009) February 2, 2026
The Rose lipsync??
That performance was a NO for me #GRAMMYs2026 pic.twitter.com/6sDj2SsP48
— DO THE DEAD DANCE!! (@WeAreTwoMonster) February 2, 2026
The topic of idols singing live has become an even bigger issue among fans, leading to major criticism.
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