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- Stage name
- Rosé
- Birth name
- Roseanne Park
- Born
- Feb. 11, 1997
- Hometown
- Melbourne, Australia (born in Auckland, New Zealand)
- Position
- Main vocalist
- Agency
- YG Entertainment
- Fandom
- BLINK
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Rosé is the New Zealand-born, Australia-raised lead vocalist of BLACKPINK, the YG Entertainment girl group that debuted in 2016 and became one of the biggest acts in global pop. Known for a powerful voice with a slight rasp, she is one of the group's signature sounds. After years of group success she stepped out on her own, and her first full solo album, rosie, arrived in December 2024 with the breakout single "APT." The album is a more personal turn, with songs that deal openly with the pressure of fame and online criticism.
Where they grew up
Rosé was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to Korean immigrant parents. The family moved to Melbourne, Australia, when she was seven. She grew into music through church choir and by teaching herself guitar and piano, and she often sang Beyoncé ballads at the piano late into the night while her father watched. Her dad was the one who suggested she try the YG Entertainment audition held in Australia in 2012. She placed first, left school, and moved to Seoul to train, which took four years before BLACKPINK debuted.
Birth details: ckalagher.sacsites.csus.edu
In their own words
“Being the young, wild dreamer that I was, was exactly what helped me latch on to such a life-changing decision,”
“I felt very empty that night. And I found myself back at the hotel room. I ended up scrolling through the internet, just hurting myself.”
Timeline
- 2012Wins the YG audition in Australia
She auditioned at a local YG Entertainment event in Australia, placed first, and soon left school to sign with the label.
- 2016Debuts with BLACKPINK
She debuted under the name Rosé on August 8, 2016, as part of BLACKPINK.
- 2021Solo debut
Her solo debut is dated March 12, 2021.
- 2022Mastermind cover story
She gave a cover interview looking back on her journey from young dreamer to part of pop's biggest act.
- 2024Releases rosie
Her first solo album arrived in December 2024 with the single "APT." reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts. It was released through Atlantic Records.
Latest
- Debut solo album rosie and single "APT."
Her first solo album, named after her nickname among friends and family, came out in late 2024 on Atlantic Records. The breakout single "APT." features Bruno Mars and held the No. 1 spot at the time of NPR's interview. She was preparing to reunite with BLACKPINK in the following year.
npr.org
Our coverage
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The Tame Impala remix hits a new peak at No. 3 on the chart dated Nov. 14, matching Rosé's 'APT.' for the best Hot 100 rank by a female K-pop soloist.
Lisa Lands Second Solo Top 40 Album as 'PRESS PLAY' Opens at No. 35
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The debut single took first place with 6,037 points on the November 8 episode, beating IVE and ILLIT, on a bill that also included BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
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A2O LITE beat IVE and ILLIT for the trophy with 6,593 points, while RESCENE held No. 1 in November's girl group brand reputation rankings.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Ties Hot 100 Peak at No. 5
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Our Lexicon entry on the fandom name: what it means, who picks it, and the wordplay behind CARAT, MOA, ONCE and hundreds more.
Why K-Pop Calls Every New Release a 'Comeback,' Even Three Months Later
Our Lexicon entry on the word that runs the K-pop calendar: what it means, why no hiatus is required, and how BTS's March return fit both definitions.
What a K-pop Music Show Win Really Means, and How the Trophy Is Scored
From 82MAJOR's first trophy to Show Champion's published formula, here's what the weekly Korean TV prize measures and what it doesn't.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Goes Darker With 'Addicted,' Second Preview of Her First Full Album
The follow-up to September's 'Click' drops Friday, Oct. 30, after a weekend of teasers, and Jisoo plans to perform it on Korean TV music shows.
BLACKPINK's Lisa Faces 'Nicole Kidman' Comparisons Over New Single 'Tarantino'
The Quentin Tarantino-inspired track arrived October 23 with her EP Press Play, and critics on X are questioning both its sound and its ambitions.
- npr.org: BLACKPINK's Rosé on her debut solo album, 'rosie'
- mastermindparis.com: BLACKPINK's Rosé Takes a Leap of Faith - Mastermind
- kprofiles.com: ROSÉ (BLACKPINK) Profile (Updated!)
- ckalagher.sacsites.csus.edu: Rose (Blackpink): Profile, Role, and Career Overview
- nolae.eu: Rosé (Blackpink) Profile
Fan sites
- Kprofiles: Rosé (BLACKPINK) ProfileFan-run reference profile covering her background and facts.
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026