On April 12, 2025, Rosé of BLACKPINK made a memorable appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to support her bandmate Lisa during her inaugural solo performance. The event was a significant milestone for Lisa, and Rosé took to Instagram to share exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses of the event, showcasing their strong camaraderie.
In one captivating moment captured on her Instagram stories, Rosé was seen enjoying Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile,”featuring Bruno Mars, while attempting to FaceTime Mars. This playful interaction highlighted the close bond they share, which has become more pronounced since Rosé collaborated with Mars on her hit single, “APT.”This track had an impressive run, dominating both the Billboard Global 200 and Global 200 (Excl. U.S.) charts for ten consecutive weeks, marking a historic achievement for a Korean female artist.
Rosé and Bruno Mars’s friendship took a public step forward when they performed together at the 2024 MAMA Awards. The Instagram moment of Rosé attempting to reach out to Mars went viral on social media, with fans celebrating their connection through humorous commentary. One follower remarked:
“Why is she so unintentionally funny? She wanted those private harmonies, lmao.”
Fans filled the platforms with amusing responses, joking about Mars being too busy to answer the FaceTime call. Here are a few highlights:
“Pick up Bruno!!!! Hahahha,”a fan wrote.
“She is so real for this,”another fan expressed.
“Haha, that’s hilarious! Bruno must have been busy rocking the stage,”a fan commented.
Others humorously speculated that Rosé was calling Mars to check on a potential surprise appearance during Lady Gaga’s performance at Coachella, with one fan quipping:
“Trying to find out if he’s gonna come out on stage HAHAHAHAHHAAH,”a fan remarked.
“THAT’S HER BESTIE,”another fan pointed out.
“LMAO LOVE HER UNSERIOUSNESS,”another fan added.
Coachella 2025: A Star-Studded Showcase and Rosé’s Support for Lisa
On the same day, Lisa took the stage at the Sahara Stage to mark her solo debut, performing tracks from her latest album, including “Thunder,””Lifestyle,””ROCKSTAR,”and “Born Again.”The performance drew a star-studded audience, including Rosé and members from “The White Lotus,”Patrick Schwarzenegger and Tayme Thapthimthong. Rosé was also seen backstage, capturing the moment with a humorous video asking Lisa about her feelings on headlining such a prestigious festival. Furthermore, footage of Rosé meeting Lisa’s mother backstage gained considerable traction online.
The 2025 Coachella Festival showcased an electrifying lineup, featuring Lady Gaga kicking off the event with a nearly two-hour performance that celebrated her illustrious career and highlighted new music from her album “Mayhem.”This included classics like “Bloody Mary,””Judas,””Poker Face,”and “Die With A Smile.”
Additionally, the South Korean boy band ENHYPEN made their Coachella debut on April 12, with another performance scheduled for April 19, while BLACKPINK’s Lisa is also set to perform again on April 18. BLACKPINK’s Jennie is scheduled for performances on April 14 and 21 at the Outdoor Theatre.
Rosé’s highly anticipated solo album, titled “Rosie,”features her collaboration with Bruno Mars on “APT.”The album, which is entirely in English, is currently available across major music streaming platforms.