On November 29, 2024, BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ appeared on KBS2’s late-night music talk show The Seasons: Lee Young-ji’s Rainbow, delivering a striking live performance of Bruno Mars’ song “Too Good to Say Goodbye.”
The stage carried extra significance given ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ recent collaboration on “APT.,” which became a massive global hit. “APT.” was released on October 18, 2024, featuring Bruno Mars, and quickly became one of the year’s biggest crossover successes. The track topped the Billboard Global 200 and the Global Excl. US chart for two consecutive weeks, marking the second number-one collaboration between the two artists. In South Korea, “APT.” achieved a “perfect all-kill” across major music charts, cementing its status as a defining hit of the year.
Since the song’s release, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars have drawn attention for their growing friendship, frequently sharing warm posts featuring one another. Choosing to cover “Too Good to Say Goodbye,” one of Bruno Mars’ own original songs, was seen as ROSÉ’s way of paying tribute to his artistry outside of their joint hit.
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Viewers were reportedly stunned by the vocal control and skill ROSÉ displayed while tackling the technically demanding track, with many online comments praising the emotional depth of her rendition and comparing the experience to nostalgic moments from watching American dramas and music growing up. allkpop
According to entertainment outlet reports from earlier that month, ROSÉ had returned to South Korea in mid-November 2024 and confirmed appearances on both tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” and KBS’s “The Seasons: Lee Young-ji’s Rainbow”, as part of a busy schedule to reconnect with fans following her international activities. sportskeeda
This performance took place during the show’s sixth season, hosted by rapper and singer Lee Young-ji, which ran on KBS2 from late September 2024 through February 2025. The clip of ROSÉ’s cover quickly circulated online, with fan-made “MR removed” (instrumental-stripped) versions further highlighting her live vocal ability and drawing continued praise across social media and K-pop community platforms.
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