ROSÉ Teases BLACKPINK’s Upcoming Music & Shares Insights from Bruno Mars

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is showing no signs of slowing down. Just over two months after releasing her debut solo album, the Australian-born singer has confirmed that BLACKPINK is set to return with new music soon. In a recent interview with The Cut published on February 18, ROSÉ shared exciting details about the group’s comeback, her experiences working with Bruno Mars, and her thoughts on the importance of mental health support for K-pop trainees.

BLACKPINK’s Comeback Is Officially on the Way

Fans have been eagerly anticipating BLACKPINK’s return, especially after the group announced earlier this month that a world tour is in the works. Now, ROSÉ has provided further confirmation, stating, “We will be coming out with new music soon.”

The announcement follows their highly successful 2022 album Born Pink, which topped the Billboard 200 chart. After spending 2023 touring worldwide, ROSÉ, along with bandmates LISA, JENNIE, and JISOO, took a temporary break from group activities to focus on their solo careers. However, ROSÉ emphasized that the group was never truly over.

“We just knew there was no reason for us to stop, right?” she explained. “As much as we all needed some time to go out and explore and be our own people, we still have business left to do. We’ve got to do some more damage.”

Learning from Bruno Mars & Embracing the Creative Process

During BLACKPINK’s hiatus, ROSÉ released her first solo LP, rosie, which features the Billboard Global 200 No. 1 single “APT.” The track was a collaboration with Bruno Mars, with whom she has developed a close working relationship.

Reflecting on their creative partnership, ROSÉ shared how Mars played a crucial role in helping her complete her song “Number One Girl.” She admitted that she often felt pressured to come up with ideas quickly and doubted her abilities when inspiration didn’t strike immediately. However, Mars taught her a valuable lesson: creativity can’t be forced.

“I’d always feel like, ‘It’s my fault, I should have an idea by this time,’ or, ‘Maybe I’m just not good enough,’” she recalled. “Bruno showed me that, as a creative, you have to listen to your intuition and your timing, and you’re allowed to trust in it. I’ve become more confident in what feels right to me and in doing whatever it takes to have that come to life.”

Advocating for Mental Health Support in K-Pop

Before becoming a global superstar, ROSÉ spent years as a trainee at YG Entertainment, preparing for the demanding life of an idol. Reflecting on her early career, she weighed in on the ongoing discussion about whether K-pop agencies should provide mental health resources for young trainees.

Her stance was clear: therapy should be mandatory.

“Oh yes, please,” ROSÉ said when asked about the need for built-in mental health support. “I think toward the end of my training, there was. But now if I were to do an academy, I’d give them a therapist. Once a week.”

As the pressures of the K-pop industry continue to be a topic of discussion, ROSÉ’s advocacy highlights the importance of prioritizing artists’ mental well-being.

With BLACKPINK’s highly anticipated return on the horizon, fans can look forward to new music and the group’s next chapter. And as ROSÉ continues to carve out her own path as a solo artist, her experiences and insights are shaping both her music and the industry itself.