In the world of K-pop fandom, Rose of Blackpink is a superstar who needs no further introduction.

Rose is a standout performer of Blackpink who has also established herself as a successful solo artist.

“I would always dream of one day having an album myself.

Rosé as a young child

But I never really thought it would be realistic.”

It’s been a wild ride, which will soon become clear.

When she was just 8 years old, her parents moved to Melbourne, Australia.

Rosé as a child

“My dad was like: ‘Rosie, you sing every night till like past midnight.

You obviously like to do this.

She and her parents booked a flight to Sydney, and she took to the stage and sang.

Rosé’s high school yearbook photo

That was also when the work began.

“And then it would repeat like that every single day,” she added.

To say the song did well is like saying The Beatles were kind of popular.

Blackpink at music award show in 2016

That track and its followup, “Whistle,” became instant hits, holding the No.

2 spots on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart.

That same year, YG Entertainment entered into a global partnership with Interscope Records for Blackpink.

Rosé appearing on King of Masked Singer

After captivating viewers, Circus Girl was eventually revealed to be Rose.

That wasn’t the only foray that she made into Korean television during that period.

She’s someone who represents today’s society.”

Rosé performing onstage in 2018

For the singer, making a segue from music to fashion was a natural progression.

“Fashion has a lot to do with how we feel about the music that we’re making.”

“I know that my fans have been anticipating my solo and waiting and asking for it.

Rosé attending the 2021 Met Gala

So the pressure was high,” she admitted in an interview withBillboard.

“It is my first time approaching songwriting,” she revealed.

“It was fun throwing in my opinions and thoughts,” she continued.

Image of Rosé for Calm app

1 on both Billboard’s Global 200 chart and its Global 200 Excl.

U.S. charts, marking the first time a K-pop artist had ever achieved that feat.

Not only did that break a Guinness World Record, but the single’s video also set a record.

King Charles with Blackpink

As if those records weren’t enough, when “On the Ground” debuted at No.

At the banquet, Charles praised the quartet.

I can only admire how they can prioritize these vital issues, as well as being global superstars."

Rosé performing with Blackpink at Coachella in 2023

We send our unwavering support and trust in their paths to come."

The timing was fortuitous.

Although they had performed at Coachella a few years earlier, they were not headliners.

Rosé attending fashion show in September 2024

“i CANNOTTT wait for you all to hear everything!!

so hang on tight!!”

The album was preceded by news that she’d signed a major publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

Rosé in October 2024

“We were trained to always present ourselves in the most perfect,perfectway,” she said.

“And making sure that I’m a perfect girl for everyone.

That was the culture.”

“It was about time I wrote it in a song.”