Although Rosé’s debut album Rosie won’t officially be released until December 6, songs from the album have already flooded various platforms in recent days. On the evening of November 16, Rosé and Teddy caused a stir by unexpectedly livestreaming and “leaking” six tracks from the album: Number One Girl, Game Boy, Toxic Till The End, 3AM, Not The Same, and 2 Years.
Rosé’s album contains 12 tracks and will also have a deluxe version featuring three additional songs. On November 22, Rosé is set to release Number One Girl, a track expected to heighten anticipation ahead of the full album launch.
Rosé, who co-wrote all 12 tracks on her album, revealed that the stories she tells are drawn from her personal experiences. Interestingly, the six songs previewed in her livestream all describe a toxic boyfriend who is controlling and manipulative. Rosé’s emotional and self-reflective lyrics have drawn comparisons to Taylor Swift’s songwriting style. The “Australian Rose” also admitted that Taylor is a significant inspiration in her music career.
In the track Toxic Till The End, Rosé candidly portrays a problematic relationship:
(Translation) “Calling this relationship toxic from the start was right. The hours lost in darkness can’t be reclaimed. When you met my friends, you didn’t even try to get along. I pushed them away, and in the end, you still didn’t trust them. You controlled and manipulated me in such subtle ways—it’s truly impressive.”
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This revelation has sparked social media speculation about the identity of the “toxic boyfriend” who controlled the global superstar.
Recent revelations have fans speculating that BTS’s youngest member, Jung Kook, might be the “toxic boyfriend” referenced in Rosé’s new album. In 2023, Rosé and Jung Kook were seen wearing matching Tiffany & Co. rings. Tiffany, for which Rosé is a global ambassador, has been a key part of her career milestones. The pairing of these matching rings fueled countless rumors.
In 2 Years, Rosé confesses it took her two years to move on from her ex. Notably, dating rumors between Rosé and Jung Kook have circulated since 2021. Fans have also noticed parallels between the track titles in Rosé’s album and Jung Kook’s songs, such as Please Don’t Change vs. Not the Same and Too Sad to Dance vs. Dance All Night. These details have led fans to speculate that Jung Kook might be the “toxic ex” referenced.
Fans also recall Coachella 2023, where BLACKPINK headlined, and both Jung Kook and Cha Eun Woo attended. While Cha Eun Woo joined BLACKPINK’s after-party, Jung Kook was spotted supporting them from the audience. Nicole, Jung Kook’s interpreter, even posted a video featuring a mysterious blonde woman resembling Rosé.
Despite the buzz, the dating rumors remain unconfirmed. Fans argue that the shared 1997 birth year of Jung Kook, Cha Eun Woo, and Rosé might explain their camaraderie rather than romantic ties. The 97-liner idols have often been linked through their close-knit friendships.
Some ARMYs have also accused Rosé of plagiarizing Jung Kook’s song Yes or No with her track Game Boy. However, despite some similarities, the two tracks differ significantly in theme and style, rendering the plagiarism claims baseless.
