Pop quiz: How does a shy, school-going gal who didn’t even dream of being a singer become a global pop sensation? Well, ROSÉ, the 27-year-old melody queen of BLACKPINK fame, is here to let us in on her little secret—and spoiler alert: even she didn’t see it coming.
The BLACKPINK diva, who’s gone from belting hits with her bandmates to dropping solo bops that make fans scream in multiple languages, recently confessed that her rise to superstardom was a total plot twist in her own life story.
From Regular Rosé to Pop-Star Rosé
Appearing on Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren show, ROSÉ spilled the deets on her pre-fame life. “I mean, look,” she started, probably sipping metaphorical tea. “I wasn’t surrounded by, like, wannabe pop stars or anything. It’s not like your buddy is casually saying, ‘Oh, I’m going to sing my way into stardom.’ Nope. I was just the girl going to school, doing my homework, and vibing to tunes in my room.”
Basically, she wasn’t practicing for her Grammy speech back then. She continued, “Music? Cool. Singer? Me? Nah. That dream didn’t even cross my shy little mind because it felt like trying to book a flight to Mars—impossible!”
Shy Girl Turned Chart Girl
So, what was our future superstar like in her school days? Brace yourselves: “I was that girl. You know, the shy one who would sit quietly in class, blending in like beige wallpaper.” Fast forward to today, and the whole planet is grooving to her music. Imagine her high school classmates now—“Wait, ROSÉ? Like our Rosé? From bio class?!”
The Album Baby Has Arrived
ROSÉ also spilled about the creative labor behind her new album, rosie—and let’s just say, she’s been carrying this project like it’s her firstborn. “Honestly, it feels like I’ve been pregnant with this album forever. Too long. Nine months? Try a few years! It’s finally out, and I’m ready to pop champagne and let the baby fly,” she joked.
She went on to call the release “a day of celebration,” and honestly, we’re picturing her cutting a giant cake shaped like a vinyl record while BLACKPINK’s Lovesick Girls plays in the background. Because why not?
Moral of the Story: Dream Big, Even If You’re a Shy Wallflower
ROSÉ’s glow-up from shy schoolgirl to international icon proves you don’t need to start with a dream. Sometimes, destiny just swoops in, tosses you a mic, and says, “Go break some records, babe.” And break records she has, all while serving looks, vocals, and vibes. 🌹