Rosé

Who Is Rosé?

Rosé, born Roseanne Park (박채영, Park Chaeyoung), is a New Zealand and South Korean singer, songwriter, and global fashion icon. She was born on February 11, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. She is best known as the main vocalist and lead dancer of the internationally dominant girl group Blackpink.

Since debuting with Blackpink in August 2016, Rosé has built one of the most celebrated careers in K-pop history. Moreover, her 2024 solo debut album Rosie and her record-shattering collaboration with Bruno Mars on “APT.” transformed her into a globally recognized solo superstar.

She has appeared on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2025 and on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 in 2025 and 2026. She received a South Korean Presidential Commendation in 2025 for her contribution to popular culture and was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame in 2026.

Furthermore, her accolades include a Brit Award, eight Guinness World Records, six MAMA Awards, three Melon Music Awards, a Golden Disc Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. She became the first Korean artist to win a Brit Award and the first to win Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Early Life: From Auckland to Melbourne to Seoul

Born in Auckland, Raised in Melbourne

Roseanne Park was born on February 11, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. She grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where she spent much of her childhood and early adolescence.

Her home life was multicultural. Her father is Korean, and her mother is of mixed Korean and New Zealand heritage. She has an older sister named Alice Park.

She speaks three languages fluently — Korean, English, and Japanese. Her natural ease with English would later define her musical identity, making her the only Blackpink member to release a solo album entirely in English.

The Audition That Changed Everything (2012)

In 2012, at just 15 years old, Rosé attended an audition held by YG Entertainment in Australia. She ranked first. That result changed her life completely.

Shortly after, she moved to South Korea to begin her trainee journey under YG Entertainment. She trained for approximately four years and two months — a rigorous period of vocal training, dance practice, and performance preparation.

During this time, she joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2010 after moving back to South Korea from New Zealand. Her discipline and dedication during those years were evident from the very first moment Blackpink appeared before the public.

Blackpink Career: The Making of a Global Icon

Blackpink Debut (August 8, 2016)

Rosé was officially revealed as the fourth and final member of Blackpink on June 22, 2016. The group debuted on August 8, 2016, under YG Entertainment with their first single album Square One. The singles “Whistle” and “Boombayah” topped the charts in South Korea immediately.

Within Blackpink, Rosé holds the position of main vocalist and lead dancer alongside Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa.

Blackpink’s Global Rise

Blackpink became a phenomenon unlike any other in K-pop history. With over 40 billion streams and 20 million records sold worldwide, Blackpink is one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Blackpink has the most US Billboard Hot 100 entries among Korean female acts.

Rosé contributed to major milestones across the group’s discography. These included the group’s chart-topping singles “Pink Venom,” “Shut Down,” and the 2025 comeback single “Jump.” Furthermore, their extended play Deadline (2026) set first-day and first-week sales records for a Korean girl group.

Throughout her Blackpink journey, Rosé greatly contributed to most of the bridges and melodious, acoustic sections of the group’s tracks. Her individual vocal colour remained one of the most distinctive sounds in all of K-pop.

Solo Career: The Road to Rosé

Debut Single Album: R (March 12, 2021)

Rosé became the second Blackpink member to release a solo work. On March 12, 2021, she released her debut single album R through YG Entertainment and Interscope Records.

The album featured two tracks — “On the Ground” and “Gone.” She personally contributed to the songwriting of both tracks. At an online press conference, she described her approach: “Since this is my solo debut, I wanted to try out different sounds and different vocal techniques.”

The release was met with warm critical reception, with praise focused on her vocals and her writing. “On the Ground” made her the first Korean female solo artist to chart on the UK Singles Chart at the time.

A New Chapter: Signing With The Black Label and Atlantic Records (2024)

In late 2023, Blackpink members renewed their group contract with YG Entertainment. However, YG Entertainment revealed that although Rosé, alongside the other members of Blackpink, renewed their contracts for group activities, they did not sign with the agency for their individual activities.

Therefore, Rosé chose to manage her individual career independently. On June 17, 2024, The Black Label confirmed that they were currently discussing signing an exclusive contract with Rosé. The following day, it was announced that Rosé was now under the label for her solo activities. She also signed with Atlantic Records for her US activities.

This was the decision that opened the next chapter — the biggest chapter — of her career.

“APT.” With Bruno Mars: A Record-Breaking Global Smash

The Release That Changed Everything (October 18, 2024)

“APT.” was released through The Black Label and Atlantic Records on October 18, 2024, as the lead single from Rosé’s debut studio album Rosie (2024). The song spent 12 weeks atop the Billboard Global 200, becoming Rosé and Mars’s second number-one single each and the number-one song on the 2025 year-end chart.

The song topped charts in 51 countries. It earned Rosé her first Perfect All Kill (PAK) as a solo artist. It was the biggest debut by any artist in 2024 on Spotify. Additionally, it became the fastest K-pop music video to reach 300 million views on YouTube.

In South Korea, “APT.” scored six consecutive weeks at number one on the Circle Digital Weekly Chart — the longest-running number one by a soloist in 2024.

The IFPI’s Biggest-Selling Global Single of 2025

The song’s dominance extended well into 2025. IFPI confirmed that “APT.” is the Official Biggest-Selling Global Single of the Year 2025, following one of the most competitive years in the chart’s history. The track reached 2.06 billion global chart units. It is the first time the IFPI Global Single Chart has been topped by an artist outside of North America or Europe, and the first time a winning single has featured non-English lyrics.

This was historic. No K-pop act had ever reached this milestone before.

Rosie Album (December 6, 2024): A Debut for the Ages

Released on December 6, 2024, the twelve-track album Rosie is sung entirely in English. Rosé described the album as a “time capsule” in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music — a collection of stories and emotions gathered during her years in Blackpink, finally shared with the world as a solo artist.

She participated in writing and composing all twelve songs on the album. This creative involvement was deeply personal. It was the clearest statement yet of her identity as an independent artist.

The album made Rosé the highest-charting Korean female soloist in both the United States and the United Kingdom. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Rosie was the 19th best-selling album worldwide across all formats in 2025, and the 15th best-selling album in streaming.

Key Tracks From Rosie

The album featured three singles alongside “APT.” — “Number One Girl” (released November 22, 2024), “Toxic Till the End” (released December 6, 2024), and “3AM.” Each track displayed a different dimension of Rosé’s artistry, ranging from indie-pop vulnerability to pop-punk energy.

“Toxic Till the End” was awarded Best Vocal Performance at the 2025 MAMA Awards and Best Digital Song at the 40th Golden Disc Awards.

Award Wins and Historic Milestones (2025–2026)

MTV Video Music Awards (September 2025)

Rosé became the first K-pop act to win Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2025. This was a landmark achievement for K-pop’s representation in the Western music industry.

Grammy Awards (February 1, 2026)

“APT.” was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards — the most Grammy nominations ever earned by a Korean or K-pop act for a single song, and the first time a K-pop artist was nominated in a “Big Four” category as a lead artist.

On February 1, 2026, Rosé also became the first K-pop solo artist ever invited to perform at the Grammy Awards ceremony. She performed “APT.” alongside Bruno Mars on one of the world’s biggest stages.

BRIT Awards (February 27, 2026)

The Brit Awards 2026 marked a major milestone for Rosé, who became the first K-pop artist to win Best International Song at the annual ceremony. For the historic evening, the Blackpink member wore a full Saint Laurent look by creative director Anthony Vaccarello.

She took home the award for “APT.” with Bruno Mars. This made her the first Korean artist in BRIT Awards history to win an award.

Additional 2025–2026 Accolades

• 2025 MAMA Awards — VISA Song of the Year (“APT.”), Best Female Singer, Best Vocal Performance Solo (“Toxic Till the End”), Best Collaboration (“APT.”)
• 2025 Melon Music Awards — Best Solo Girl, TOP 10, Millions TOP 10 (Rosie)
• 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards — Most-Performed Songs of 2025 (“APT.”)
• 8 Guinness World Records across various chart and streaming records
• TC Candler — Named Most Beautiful Face of 2025

2025–2026: New Music and Continued Solo Activity

“Messy” (2025) — F1 Movie Soundtrack

In 2025, Rosé contributed “Messy” to the official soundtrack of the film F1: The Movie. The film’s original score was composed by Hans Zimmer. The song charted in multiple countries and demonstrated Rosé’s growing presence in Western film and media.

“On My Mind” With Alex Warren (June 2025)

Rosé released “On My Mind,” a collaboration with American singer Alex Warren, in June 2025. The track highlighted her ongoing creative connections within the US music industry.

“New Trick” (2026)

In 2026, Rosé released the single “New Trick,” co-composed alongside The Rose. The track showed continued musical growth and experimentation.

WME Signing (September 2025)

In September 2025, she signed with talent agency WME for worldwide representation of her solo career. This signing positioned her for an even broader global presence across music, film, and entertainment.

Fashion Career: A Global Style Authority

Rosé is one of the most commercially powerful fashion ambassadors in the world today. Her influence bridges music and luxury fashion in a way that few artists have achieved.

Saint Laurent

Rosé’s connection with Saint Laurent dates back to 2020, when she first became a global ambassador for the French house. Creative director Anthony Vaccarello personally oversees her styling. She has appeared in multiple Saint Laurent seasonal campaigns and wore the house for her Grammy performance in February 2026.

Tiffany & Co.

In April 2021, she became the face of Tiffany & Co.’s Hardwear campaign as their new brand ambassador. She wore Tiffany jewels to both the 2026 Grammy Awards and the 2026 BRIT Awards. Her collaboration with the brand extended to a limited-edition Tiffany Lock Rosé Edition, which sold out instantly.

Additional Brand Ambassadorships (2026)

Rosé also represents Sulwhasoo, Rimowa, Puma, and, as of early 2026, Levi’s. Each partnership reflects a carefully considered brand strategy that positions her across luxury fashion, sportswear, skincare, and heritage denim.

Personal Life: The Person Behind the Artist

Rosé stands at 168.7 cm (5’6″). Her blood type is B. She is an ENFP by MBTI personality type and an Aquarius by zodiac sign.

She has an older sister named Alice Park. She speaks Korean, English, and Japanese fluently. Her father is Korean and her mother is of mixed Korean and New Zealand heritage.

She has kept her romantic life private throughout her career. She has consistently focused public attention on her music and creative work rather than her personal relationships.

Solo Albums & Singles

Year	Title	Notes
2021	R (Single Album)	Debut solo release; “On the Ground,” “Gone”
2024	“Final Love Song”	Signal song for I-LAND 2: N/a
2024	“APT.” (with Bruno Mars)	#1 Billboard Global 200; IFPI #1 Global Single of 2025; 2.06B units
2024	“Number One Girl”	Pre-release single from Rosie
2024	Rosie (Studio Album)	Debut full-length; 12 tracks; entirely in English
2024	“Toxic Till the End”	Lead single from Rosie; MAMA Best Vocal Performance winner
2025	“Messy”	F1: The Movie OST
2025	“On My Mind” (with Alex Warren)	Collaborative single
2026	“New Trick”	Co-composed with The Rose

Blackpink Selected Highlights

Year	Title	Notes
2016	Square One	Group debut; “Whistle,” “Boombayah”
2020	The Album	First full-length group album
2022	Born Pink	Second studio album
2025	“Jump”	#1 Billboard Global 200
2026	Deadline EP	Record-breaking first-day and first-week sales