Rosé Makes History as First BLACKPINK Member to Drop Full-Length Solo Album

BLACKPINK's Rosé has achieved a major milestone as the first member of the iconic K-pop group to release a full-length solo album. Her debut, rosie, featuring 12 heartfelt tracks, dropped on Thursday and has already taken the music world by storm. Rosé’s bandmates—Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa—showed unwavering support for her project, sharing their excitement with their combined 270.3 million Instagram followers.

Jennie, who released her own single, Mantra, in October, praised Rosé’s album, calling it "heartbreaking, beautiful, and warm." She added, "I can’t wait for the world to hear your album. Love you." Jennie also reacted to the buzzworthy music video for Toxic Till the End, sparking further excitement among fans.

Jisoo urged her followers to check out the album, expressing her admiration for the visuals in Toxic. Meanwhile, Lisa, whose debut album Alter Ego is set to arrive in February, celebrated Rosé’s big moment, encouraging fans to embrace her artistry.

The group has been on a brief hiatus from collective activities to focus on individual pursuits after years of touring, including their historic Coachella 2023 headliner performance. YG Entertainment has hinted at a BLACKPINK comeback tour in 2025, giving fans even more to look forward to.

Rosé’s album is off to an impressive start. The lead single, APT. featuring Bruno Mars, has shattered records, becoming the fastest K-pop track to hit 500 million views since its October release. Fans, known as "Number Ones," are celebrating her triumph as the spotlight shines brightly on Rosé's solo journey.