Hailing from New Zealand but raised in Melbourne, Rosé, the 27-year-old singer from K-pop sensation Blackpink, has confessed her longing to return to Australia.
Rosé, whose real name is Roseanne Park, recently dropped her solo album “Rosie” and collaborated with Bruno Mars on the ARIA hit single “APT”.
From Melbourne to Seoul: Rosé’s Rise to K-Pop Stardom
In an interview with Jase and Lauren on Nova 100, Rosé expressed her desire to come back to Australia, saying, “I would love to (come back)… I really do miss it.” The singer’s roots in Melbourne go back to her teenage years, when she attended Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College. At just 16, she was discovered by Korean entertainment agency YG Entertainment after acing an Australian audition.
Nostalgic Trips Back Home
Rosé shared that her recent trips back to Australia have been “nostalgic”. She revealed that she often drives past her old school, visits her favorite teachers, and even takes a trip down memory lane by driving past her childhood home in Bulleen. “I’m always like, ‘Oh, my god, I remember my old dog’,” she said with a laugh.
From Shy Girl to Global Superstar
Reflecting on her recent success with Bruno Mars, Rosé couldn’t believe that her song was being listened to by millions. “It’s crazy, because I was always like a shy girl at school, just normal… and so it’s crazy to hear that everybody is listening to my song,” she said.
Blackpink: The K-Pop Phenomenon
After being discovered by YG Entertainment, Rosé relocated to Seoul, where she underwent rigorous training in singing, dancing, and language lessons for several years before debuting with Blackpink in 2016. The group has since become one of the biggest K-pop acts in the world, with an impressive 20 million record sales and 40 billion streams.
Breaking Records and Hearts
In 2020, Blackpink achieved a milestone by breaking multiple Guinness World Records with their single “How You Like That”. The music video earned 86.3 million views on YouTube in just 24 hours, making it the most viewed video on the platform in a single day.
The ‘Golden Voice’ with a Mysterious Curse
Rosé’s talents don’t stop at singing and dancing; fans also jokingly attribute a mythical ability to her – causing break-ups. The “Rosé’s curse” phenomenon went viral on social media last year, with fans noticing the eerie timing of her photos with A-listers and their subsequent break-ups.
Fans may joke about Rosé’s supposed curse, but one thing is for certain – this talented K-pop star has captured the hearts of millions around the world. And who knows? Maybe one day she’ll make her dream of returning to Australia a reality.