Rosé: The K-pop Artist Who Became a Global Popstar

The hype and craze that BLACKPINK created is now carried forward with Rosé and her solo endeavors that captivated the world with a fresh taste. Let’s explore more.

The K-pop industry is no part of its country but has also become one of the greatest additions to the global music industry, along with a huge global fan base. This popularity was possible due to the South Korean artists who offered their creative contributions. While the industry is best known for its girl groups and boy bands, the artists have also embarked on their solo careers and have made prolific progress in their musical journey. Rosé remains one of the prime examples of solo journey as this artist has gained much attention with her solo endeavors rather than the group acts with her band BLACKPINK.

There is no doubt that Rosé is currently one of the top pop stars in the industry who has collaborated with many American music artists as well he collaboration with Bruno Mars for ‘APT.’ has put her on the top of the charts. Let’s find out more about this beautiful and talented music artist who is making some brisk moves in the global industry which her sheer determination and individuality.

Life and Career 

Roseanne Park, better known as Rosé, was born in Auckland in New Zealand, and later on she came to South Korea. She was brought up in Melbourne, Australia, after which she moved to Seoul and her roots in the home country. This singer and songwriter is currently 28 years old, and she has been preparing hard to become a part of the South Korean music industry, which is glamorous and can offer global exposure. After a successful audition in Sydney, she was finally signed for her debut in the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, which launched in 2016. She signed under the label of the YG Entertainment group, and it was a breakthrough for her professional career.

While training under YG Entertainment along with other members, namely Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo, Rosé gained much attention for her elegant presence and beautiful vocal skills that make her stand out. The group debuted with the album ‘Square One’, which offered the chart-topping singles like "Boombayah" and "Whistle". Later on, BLACKPINK signed with Interscope Records as a global collaboration for music, but soon the band went through a hiatus, and now, each member is on their own solo music career.

Solo Career of Rosie

In 2020, it was announced that Rosé is about to start her solo music career, and she was already working on her debut project. She dropped her debut single album ‘R’, which was released back on 12 March 2021, and it is still buzzing among her fans. She set the record for making the highest first-week sales that no Korean female artist has reached before, selling 448,089 copies. The music video for ‘On the Ground’ reached 41.6 million views in 24 hours, which also broke many records previously held by other Korean artists, such as Psy's "Gentleman". After making her place in the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, it was evident that this artist is going to reach new heights of success. She also made two Guinness World Records, which she received for the most-viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by any K-pop artist, and also for reaching the no.1 position on the Billboard Global chart as a solo artist as well as part of a girl group.

In 2023, YG Entertainment announced that members of BLACKPINK would get together again for group activities, but soon it was revealed that Rosé and other members of the group had decided not to work as a group anymore, as they have already embarked on their solo careers separately. As a result, Rosé could proceed with her solo endeavors, which allowed her to sign other international contracts as a solo singer and songwriter. She signed a solo deal with Atlantic Records and also sang Coldplay's song "Viva la Vida," which was featured in the Apple TV+ series ‘Pachinko’.

On 6 December 2024, Rosé decided to drop her solo studio album and the debut project of her solo career called ‘Rosie’. However, the anticipation for the album was quite high since the release of its lead single ‘APT,’ which is featured by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. This collaborative single gained huge commercial success in the market and became the no.1 single on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. The standard edition of Rosie offers a total of 12 tracks, and each of them showcases the dynamic skills of the artist and her ability to adapt to any kind of soundscape. Some of the other tantalizing singles from the album are ‘Number One Girl’, ‘Tow Years’, ‘Gameboy’, ‘Stay a Little Longer’, etc, to name some.

Endorsements and Awards

South Korean artists are hailed all around the world for their glass skin and a beautifully fashionable appearance that creates a statement. Rosé is perhaps one of the top in this list with her ethereal beauty and innocence, which can also change into moody and bold. Currently, she is the brand ambassador for many reputed global fashion brands such as Tiffany & Co., Rimowa, Puma, Yves Saint Laurent (YSL), and many others. The artist is often featured in global fashion magazines like The Cut, Paper, Vanity Fair Italia, Vogue Australia, Harper’s Bazaar Korea, and the list goes on. It is evident that she is not just a pop star but a fashion mogul as well.

With her powerful contributions and collaboration with Mars, the artist won the Asia Artist Awards, Asian Pop Music Awards, Hanteo Music Awards, Japan Gold Disc Awards, MTV Video Music Awards Japan, Webby Awards, Weibo Starlight Awards, and many others. She is also nominated in most charts. The artist is also connected with several philanthropic acts, which help her stand out with a kind heart.

Wrapping Up

This is just the beginning of Rosé’s musical career and she is already making wonders. Quite certainly, she will bring more amazing music projects in the coming days of her solo career that can help her create even a bigger fans base. Stay tuned and enjoy the full bloom of Rosé.