K-pop superstar ROSÉ is back, and let’s just say the music world wasn’t ready for this level of vulnerability, creativity, and balcony aesthetics. Her new single, “number one girl,” dropped today (November 22) at the stroke of midnight—because why release music at normal human hours when you can make your fans contemplate life at 12:01 a.m.?
The K-pop Queen Goes DIY
At the tender age of 27 (which is practically ancient in the K-pop universe but still baby-faced in real life), ROSÉ not only sang her heart out but also decided to direct the music video herself. That’s right, she said, “Move over, Scorsese, there’s a new auteur in town.”
The video serves up cinematic vibes as ROSÉ gets emotional in two very relatable settings:
1. A skatepark (for when you need to cry but also pop a sick ollie).
2. A balcony (because there’s no better place to feel existential dread than five stories above street level).
Behind the Music
The track isn’t just your average tearjerker. ROSÉ joined forces with some of the industry’s finest, including the Bruno Mars, who probably moonwalked into the studio with a pineapple drink in hand. Also on board: Amy Allen, D-Mile, Omer Fedi (that guy who makes all the Gen Z hits), Carter Lang, and Dylan Wiggins. If this song isn’t at least 40% Grammy gold, we riot.
A Peek Into rosie
Hold on to your wigs, because “number one girl” is just the second gem from ROSÉ’s debut solo album, rosie, dropping December 6th. She promises an album so personal, it might as well come with her childhood diary. She co-wrote all 12 tracks herself, probably while sipping tea and staring meaningfully out of yet another balcony.
And yes, the album’s available for pre-order now, because ROSÉ knows you’ve already maxed out your credit card on concert tickets and K-pop merch.
Don’t Walk—Skate to Your Streaming Platform!
You can stream “number one girl” on Spotify and Apple Music, or if you’re feeling fancy, watch the video on repeat until your data plan cries for mercy. Balcony inspo, tear-inducing lyrics, and ROSÉ’s angelic vocals? What more could you want?
