Coldplay Stuns Seoul Crowd with Surprise ROSÉ Performance of ‘APT’ on Music of the Spheres Tour

The BLACKPINK star joined Chris Martin onstage for a powerful rendition of her Bruno Mars collaboration — marking a highlight of Coldplay’s epic Goyang Stadium show.

In a moment that electrified the crowd and sent social media into overdrive, Coldplay surprised fans in Seoul by bringing out BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ for a live performance of her hit single “APT” during their Music of the Spheres Tour stop on Tuesday, April 22, at South Korea’s Goyang Stadium.

The chart-topping British band, known for their unforgettable live shows and heart-stirring collaborations, welcomed ROSÉ to the stage mid-set — and the audience erupted as she made her way down the catwalk, her vocals soaring above the stadium. The performance marked the first time “APT,” her October 2024 collaboration with Bruno Mars, was performed live with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin stepping in to sing Mars’ original parts.

“It’s whatever (whatever), it’s whatever (whatever),” Martin echoed as ROSÉ sang beside him, creating an unforgettable duet moment that fans captured and celebrated online.

Released as part of her debut full-length album Rosie, “APT” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying ROSÉ’s solo stardom amid BLACKPINK’s ongoing hiatus. For ROSÉ, the performance was both a personal and professional milestone, wrapping up what she called the “toughest and most rewarding” year of her life.

In a heartfelt Instagram post shared earlier this year, the singer reflected on the rollercoaster of 2024 — from self-doubt and exhaustion to the thrill of finally completing her dream album. “There were so many times I thought I couldn’t get to where I wanted to be,” she wrote, “but I was blessed with some unbelievably incredible friends along the way.”

With her shimmering vocals and signature presence, ROSÉ lit up the Goyang Stadium stage, proving her place among global pop royalty. She concluded her emotional message to fans with hopeful eyes on the future: “Off to 2025 now! Bring it on.”

The Seoul performance marked the fourth of six Coldplay shows in South Korea, with K-pop giants TWICE serving as openers — yet another sign of the band’s deep appreciation and respect for the country’s rich music scene.

Whether it’s the cross-cultural magic of Coldplay and ROSÉ or the power of live music to unite global audiences, one thing is clear: this was more than a concert — it was a moment that fans will never forget.