After marking a fresh chapter in her career by signing with Atlantic Records, BLACKPINK’s Rosé has captivated fans with her solo debut tracks “APT.” and the soulful “number one girl.” She recently opened up about her artistic journey in an exclusive interview on JTBC’s Newsroom, aired on December 1.
Reflecting on her eight-year journey with BLACKPINK, Rosé shared how her experiences have shaped her maturity as an artist. She expressed excitement about her upcoming full album, rosie, a self-crafted masterpiece featuring 12 tracks she co-wrote and co-composed. Sharing her creative process, Rosé highlighted her joy in crafting personal and heartfelt music, revealing that she finds the greatest happiness when her work is genuinely appreciated. As a self-described workaholic, compliments related to her music and career efforts resonate deeply with her.
One of the standout moments from her interview was her candid discussion about filming the APT. music video. In the video, Rosé shares a kiss with Bruno Mars, a scene inspired by the lyrics “kissy face, kissy face.” She humorously recalled her initial hesitance, questioning why she had to be the one initiating the kiss. Bruno’s reasoning that it would feel more fitting convinced her to embrace the scene, though she admitted it was initially awkward. Fans will be eager to know there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes footage, though none of it has been publicly shared—yet.
Rosé also reflected on her roots, revealing how she left her home in Australia as a teenager to pursue her dreams at YG Entertainment in Korea. Despite her success, she shared that her father often jokes about regretting sending her away, as he misses her deeply. Now approaching her late 20s, Rosé aspires to remain true to herself and create music that resonates authentically.
Fans can look forward to Rosé’s much-anticipated solo album, rosie, set to release on December 6, marking another milestone in her remarkable journey from a global K-pop icon to an artist forging her unique path.