BLACKPINK's Rosé shared personal stories and insights into her upcoming album during her appearance on the November 29th episode of KBS 2TV's The Seasons – Lee Young Ji’s Rainbow.
Rosé performed her track APT. alongside host Lee Young Ji and revealed, "I’ve been a fan of Young Ji for a while. We met at a BLACKPINK party, but she was shyer than I expected. I even worried, ‘Did I make her feel uncomfortable?’"
She shared the story behind APT., saying, "It was inspired by a drinking game called the 'apartment game.' I wrote it a year ago, not thinking it would become so loved."
Rosé also talked about collaborating with Bruno Mars, revealing, "I secretly sent him APT. even though I was advised not to. He loved it and thought it was fun. Working with him was amazing—he’s a perfectionist with such a clear vision. In person, he’s like a ‘tsundere’—cool but warmhearted."
Opening up about her music journey, Rosé said, "Growing up in Australia, I couldn’t admit I wanted to be a singer. But after becoming a trainee, I was determined. My parents were the ones who encouraged me to audition."
Rosé’s first full-length album, Rosie, set to release on December 6, features 12 tracks she helped write and compose. "This album tells the real stories of my 20s—not all pretty ones. I hope it can comfort others going through hard times," she shared.
One song, Number One Girl, came from a particularly dark moment. "After BLACKPINK’s tour ended, I felt restless and stayed up all night on the internet. I started reading hate comments and couldn’t admit how much they hurt me. It felt like I was torturing myself. That’s when I wrote Number One Girl. It’s brutally honest and came from a very raw place."
She added, "After writing it, I felt relief, like I left those feelings behind. It was so freeing that I spent the entire year in the studio, pouring my emotions into music," she said with a smile.
Fans are eagerly awaiting Rosie and the personal stories Rosé promises to share through her music.
