Rosé was spotted relaxing at a laid-back L.A. café, dressed comfortably, wearing minimal makeup, enjoying the garden ambiance, and cheerfully signing autographs for fans.
Normally a cozy scene, but in her case it caused a social media storm.
Rather than praise, many netizens criticized Rose (BlackPink) for enjoying downtime just three weeks before BLACKPINK‘s “DEADLINE” world tour kicks off in Seoul. With no clear date for a new song or album announcement—despite YG Entertainment confirming the group finished filming the music video—fans complained that the long hiatus might hurt the group’s momentum.
Adding fuel to the fire, BTS has recently fully reconvened post-military service, sparking concerns over competition in the K‑Pop landscape. Some heated comments included: “This tour is going to be a disaster”, “You should be rehearsing and reviewing the stage now”, “Girl, why aren’t you rehearsing? Do you not feel ashamed?” and “BLACKPINK is driving me crazy with this.”
However, many fans defended Rosé, arguing the backlash was unfair. They pointed out she wasn’t alone in taking a break—other members have also stayed off the radar. With speculation—some believe BLACKPINK may have completed necessary prep and are simply resting—it’s argued that some rest is perfectly justified.
BLINKs worldwide eagerly anticipate BLACKPINK‘s music return alongside their July 5 tour debut. Despite the lack of an album release after roughly 1,000 days, the group’s global fame and feverish buzz remain unprecedented.
In K‑Pop’s high-turnover entertainment world, BLACKPINK stands out for maintaining major impact—even after extended dormancy. If they launch new music anytime soon, the comeback could shake the local and international music scenes in a big way.
