Bruno Mars has taken his fandom in South Korea to a new level. After collaborating with BLACKPINK’s Rosé on the recent single “APT,” the American singer celebrated his debut Korean music show win on M! Countdown. His celebratory Instagram update, signed “Bruno oppa,” has left fans delighted, further solidifying his charm in the K-Pop world.

How Bruno Mars Won His First Korean Music Show Trophy

After Rosé congratulated Bruno on Instagram for the M! Countdown win, he replied in a message written entirely in Korean, expressing his heartfelt gratitude to South Korean fans. The singer jokingly thanked Rosé for “helping [him] win #1” and conveyed how much the support meant to him. Bruno’s message included endearing Korean honorifics, creating an affectionate nod to the culture and style of Korean idols:

“Korean fans, thank you so much!! I cried all morning after I won my first music show T-T Thank you, Rosie, for helping me win #1 and thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown ‘APT.’ Love, Bruno oppa.”

Viral Reaction and “Oppa” Status

Following Bruno Mars’s post, fans took to online platforms to share their reactions, with the excitement quickly reaching viral levels. Many fans appreciated his humor and cultural nod, noting his efforts to connect with fans in their language and style. On TheQoo, Korean fans expressed their amusement and support:

“Bruno is f*cking hilarious. He’s a comedian!”

“This is insane, HAHA. So funny.”

“Boo-runo must be from Jeju. That’s a Jeju last name, lol.”

“WTF? I could’ve sworn this is a photoshopped screenshot made by delulu K-Pop fans, haha.”

“Aw, how cute! LOL. He cried all morning after winning his first M! Countdown.”

Bruno Mars’s quirky “K-Pop oppa” post has established a new bond between him and the South Korean fans who are now calling him their honorary K-Pop idol.

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