Alert the K-pop-loving universe: ROSÉ, our favorite BLACKPINK superstar, has officially unleashed her first solo album, rosie, and it’s giving us all the feels. Dropped like a surprise party on a Friday (December 6), the 27-year-old singer’s magnum opus boasts 12 tracks that she not only co-wrote but also executive-produced. Yes, chef! She’s serving artistry with a side of self-sufficiency.
ICYMI, the album includes some chart-bait tracks we’ve already been bopping to, like “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars (hello, collab of dreams!) and “number one girl”—a title that also doubles as ROSÉ’s vibe check.
But wait, there’s more! Alongside the album, she dropped a killer music video for “toxic til the end,” starring none other than Gossip Girl’s Evan Mock. Yup, because why not sprinkle in some high-cheekbone drama to round things out?
And ROSÉ? Oh, she’s just out here comparing her album to childbirth.
“Oh my god! I mean, it’s crazy!” she gushed to Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren. “I’ve been joking that I’ve been pregnant for too long with this baby—well, now I’m beyond ready for it to be out. Time to pop the champagne and stream on repeat, people!”
Earlier on Friday, before the big drop, ROSÉ went full caps-lock on Instagram:
“toxic till the end IN JUST A FEW HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND MY ALBUM!!!!!! SOMEONE PINCH ME NOW. IT’S ALL HAPPENING 😭.”
Same, girl. Same.
If you haven’t already dived headfirst into the “toxic til the end” video or blasted rosie on your speakers, consider this your official wake-up call. Go! Watch the music video, vibe to the album, and maybe keep some tissues handy—you know, for the tears or the inevitable dance-induced sweat.
Your weekend playlist just got a serious glow-up. 🌹
