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.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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