BLACKPINK's Rosé has opened up about her collaboration with Teddy, the leader of The Black Label.

On June 19, Rosé expressed, "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I know you've been waiting to hear from me," and continued, "I didn't want to share anything until everything was set for my music release. I wanted to prepare properly."

She added, "As many of you know, I don't like talking about things before I do them. Since last year, I've been in the studio almost every day, working on new music. It's been a year of finding my path and what I want to achieve. I've learned to be independent."

Rosé emphasized, "I'm excited to officially partner with The Black Label. They will manage my career and help me reach my dreams. Stay tuned for more updates from me. Please look forward to my music. This is just the beginning."

Previously, The Black Label announced on June 18, "We have signed an artist management contract with Rosé," and mentioned, "With a strong bond between producer and artist, Teddy and Rosé have been in sync for a long time."

They added, "Currently, Rosé is preparing to connect with global fans through new music. The Black Label aims to bring out the best synergy by supporting Rosé's creative freedom with her unique musical style. As she holds dual citizenship in South Korea and New Zealand, Rosé will focus on her music activities. Recently, despite a six-month break, Rosé has been seen collaborating with overseas music producers."

Notably, Rosé has interacted on social media with Canadian singer-songwriter Socrates, American music producer Rob Grimaldi, American singer-songwriter Drax Project, and Gian Stone. Last October, she also drew attention for dining with Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry.

The Black Label, led by Teddy, manages artists like Taeyang, Jeon Somi, Zion.T, Park Bogum, Lee Jongwon, and Ella Gross. Originally based at YG Entertainment's headquarters, it recently moved to a new building in Hannam-dong.

Meanwhile, aside from Rosé, BLACKPINK's Lisa, Jennie, and Jisoo are pursuing solo activities through their own labels. Lisa established LALISA, Jennie founded OA, and Jisoo set up BLISU, each operating independently.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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