Rosé (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rosé MBE
Rosé in 2024
Born	Roseanne Park (1997-02-11) 11 February 1997 (age 28) Auckland, New Zealand
Other names	Park Chae-young
Citizenship	South Korea New Zealand
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2012 2016–present
Works	Discography
Musical career
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	YG Interscope The Black Label Atlantic
Korean name
Hangul	박채영
Revised Romanization	Bak Chaeyeong
McCune–Reischauer	Pak Ch'aeyŏng
Birth name
Hangul	로젠 박
Revised Romanization	Rojen Bak
McCune–Reischauer	Rochen Pak
Stage name
Hangul	로제
Revised Romanization	Roje
McCune–Reischauer	Roje
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Roseanne Park (born February 11, 1997), known as Rosé (Hangul: 로제), is a talented singer from New Zealand and South Korea. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. In 2012, Rosé moved to Seoul, South Korea, after a successful audition in Sydney. She joined YG Entertainment, a famous music company, and trained for four years. In August 2016, she became a member of the popular K-pop girl group Blackpink.

In March 2021, Rosé released her first solo album, R. It sold over 448,000 copies in its first week, which was a record for a Korean female solo artist. Her main song from the album, "On the Ground", made her the first artist to reach number one on the Billboard Global 200 chart as both a solo artist and a group member. She was also the first Korean female solo artist to enter the UK Singles Chart. The music video for "On the Ground" also set a record for the most views by a Korean solo artist in 24 hours on YouTube.

In 2024, Rosé signed with The Black Label and Atlantic Records. She then released the hit song "Apt." with Bruno Mars. This song became number one on the Billboard Global 200. "Apt." also topped music charts in many countries, including South Korea and Australia. It was the first song by a Korean female solo artist to reach number one in Australia. In the US and UK, "Apt." was the first song by a Korean female solo artist to reach the top ten. Her debut album, Rosie (2024), also became the highest-charting album by a Korean female solo artist in the US and UK.

Rosé has won many awards, including five Guinness World Records and two MAMA Awards. She is also known for her fashion sense. She is a global ambassador for famous brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Tiffany and Co..

Life and Music Journey

Early Life (1997–2012)

Roseanne Park, whose Korean name is Park Chae-young (Hangul: 박채영), was born on February 11, 1997. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Her parents were immigrants from South Korea. Rosé has an older sister named Alice.

In 2004, when Rosé was seven, her family moved to Melbourne, Australia. As a child, she loved to sing and learned to play the guitar and piano. She also sang in church choirs. Rosé went to Kew East Primary School and Canterbury Girls' Secondary College in Melbourne. She later left school to join YG Entertainment.

Becoming a Trainee (2012–2015)

In 2012, Rosé tried out for YG Entertainment in Sydney. She liked the music from this South Korean company. Her father suggested she audition, and she was the best among 700 people! Rosé thought her father was joking because becoming a K-pop star from so far away seemed impossible.

Two months later, she signed with YG Entertainment as a trainee. She then moved to Seoul, South Korea, to begin her training. In the same year, Rosé sang on a song called "Without You" by G-Dragon, another artist from YG. Her name was not shared at the time. People only found out it was her after she was announced as a member of Blackpink. The song did well, reaching number ten in South Korea.

Blackpink Debut and Solo Success (2016–2022)

Rosé trained at YG Entertainment for four years. On June 22, 2016, she was announced as the last member of the girl group Blackpink. The group officially started on August 8, 2016. Their first album, Square One, included hit songs like "Whistle" and "Boombayah". In 2018, Blackpink partnered with Interscope Records to share their music worldwide.

Rosé appeared on TV shows like King of Masked Singer. People loved her singing on the show. She said she was "happy and relieved" that the audience liked her voice. She also performed on Fantastic Duo. The show's team wanted to show off Rosé's unique singing style. On June 1, 2020, it was announced that Rosé would release solo music after Blackpink's first full album.

Rosé and Anthony Vaccarello at the Met Gala in 2021

Rosé's first solo album, R, came out on March 12, 2021. It broke records by selling 448,089 copies in its first week. The music video for her main song, "On the Ground", got 41.6 million views in 24 hours. This broke a record held by Psy for the most-viewed music video by a Korean solo artist in a day. "On the Ground" also reached number one on the Billboard Global 200 charts. This made Rosé the first Korean solo artist to top these charts. These achievements earned her two Guinness World Records.

"On the Ground" was very popular in South Korea, reaching number four on the Gaon Digital Chart. It also made it to number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. This was the highest spot for a female K-pop solo artist. In the United Kingdom, "On the Ground" was the first song by a female K-pop solo artist to enter the UK Singles Chart. Rosé won her first music show award for "On the Ground" on March 24. She won five more awards for the song. On April 5, the music video for her second song, "Gone", was released. This song also did well in South Korea.

Rosé meeting fans in September 2022

Rosé also sang a solo song called "Hard to Love" on Blackpink's second album, Born Pink, released in September 2022. She also helped write the song "Yeah Yeah Yeah" on the same album.

Solo Work and Rosie (2023–Present)

On December 5, 2023, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink members renewed their contracts for group activities. However, their individual contracts were still being discussed. On December 29, 2023, it was confirmed that Rosé and the other members would not continue individual contracts with YG. On April 4, she released "Final Love Song" for the reality show I-Land 2: N/a.

On June 17, The Black Label, a company linked to YG, said they were talking with Rosé about a contract. The next day, it was confirmed she signed with them for her solo career. On September 26, she also signed a solo deal with Atlantic Records. In 2024, she covered Coldplay's song "Viva la Vida" for the TV show Pachinko.

On October 18, Rosé released "Apt." with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. This song was the first single from her debut album, Rosie. "Apt." was a huge success worldwide. It became Rosé's second song to reach number one on the Billboard Global 200 charts. The song topped charts in New Zealand and Australia. It was the first song by a solo female K-pop artist to reach number one in Australia. "Apt." reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, making Rosé the first female K-pop soloist in the top ten there. In the US, it debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. This made Rosé the first female K-pop artist to enter the chart's top ten. She also won a Guinness World Record for being the first female K-pop artist in the top 10 of Billboard Radio Songs. By November 2024, "Apt." helped Rosé get over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This broke the record for a K-pop artist on the platform. On November 22, Rosé released "Number One Girl" as a second single. She also signed a deal with Warner Chappell Music.

Rosé's first solo album, Rosie, was released on December 6, 2024. Her third single, "Toxic Till the End", came out with it. Rosie debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. This earned her a Guinness World Record as the highest-charting female K-pop artist on that chart. It also reached number four on the UK Albums Chart, making Rosé the first female K-pop soloist with a top-five album in the UK. In Australia, Rosie debuted at number two on the ARIA Albums Chart. "Toxic Till the End" also did well globally.

Artistry and Style

Vogue magazine has called Rosé's voice type an "electric" soprano. Since she started with Blackpink, her voice has been praised in K-pop. Fans even call it "the golden voice" because of its special sound. After Rosé sang on Fantastic Duo 2, singer Gummy, who Rosé looks up to, said Rosé's voice was "so unique." She said it was the "type of voice young people love."

After her solo album R, critic Kim Yoon-ha praised Rosé's memorable, husky voice. She said Rosé's delicate yet powerful singing makes simple lyrics feel deep. This makes her presence strong in both Blackpink and her solo work. Rosé has said that Taeyang from Big Bang and American singer Tori Kelly inspire her music style.

Other Activities

Helping Others

During the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, Rosé used Instagram to ask fans for help. She shared links to groups that accepted donations. She explained, "We can make a difference if we all join in. Please help to save my home country." For the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, Rosé spoke at an event about mental health. This event was hosted by the United States First Lady Jill Biden. In her speech, Rosé talked about her own emotional struggles and the challenges of being famous. She said that mental health is just as important as physical health.

Rosé was given a special honor called Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2024. This was for her work supporting the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. On November 22, 2023, King Charles III gave her this award at Buckingham Palace. Her Blackpink bandmates also received honorary awards. Rosé's award was special because she has dual citizenship in New Zealand, which is part of the Commonwealth.

Impact and Influence

Rosé performing during the Born Pink World Tour in November 2022

Rosé is one of the most followed Korean people on Instagram. As of October 2024, she has over 79.7 million followers. Since 2018, she has been on the Korean Business Research Institute's list of popular female celebrities. This list tracks who people search for and talk about online. The Times newspaper called her a "queen" among influential artists in a 2021 article about the Korean Wave. They noted she is a "fashion influencer" with appeal all over the world.

Vogue praised her fashion sense, saying she stands out even among her stylish bandmates. Rosé helped the Yves Saint Laurent fashion show get 27.3 million views on YouTube in one day. A video featuring her for Saint Laurent's 2021 collection reached 100 million views. In 2023, a campaign for Tiffany and Co. featuring Rosé brought in $1.3 million in media value in just two days.

In December 2023, Rolling Stone AU/NZ named Rosé as one of 50 living icons from Australia and New Zealand. They recognized her talent, charm, and lasting influence. They especially noted her impact on music, calling her an artist who shows how successful K-pop can be in Western music. Music critic Seo Seongdeok called Rosé one of today's "pop queens." He said her album Rosie explores universal feelings without being limited to one genre. This has helped her become a global pop star from Korea. First Lady of the United States Jill Biden praised Rosé for using her platform to help others. Biden said, "She's also an outspoken advocate for mental health, and has greatly shared her story in the hopes of helping others."

Music Releases

• Rosie (2024)

TV Appearances

Television Shows

Live Performances

Music Festivals

Award Shows

Television Shows and Specials

Awards and Recognitions

State Honours

Special Lists

World Records

Key

Indicates a formerly held world record

World Records held by Rosé

Publication	Year	World Record	Record Holder	Ref.
Guinness World Records	2021	First artist to reach number one on a Billboard Global chart as a soloist and as part of a group	Rosé
		Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a solo K-pop artist	"On the Ground"
	2024	Highest-charting female K-pop artist on the US albums chart	Rosie
	2025	First female K-pop artist to enter the Billboard Radio Songs Top 10	"Apt."
		First K-pop artist to reach No.1 on Apple Music's Top 100: Global Chart

See also

In Spanish: Rosé para niños

• List of artists who reached number one on the Australian singles chart
• List of artists who reached number one on the Japan Hot 100
• List of artists who reached number one in New Zealand
• List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Downloads Chart