Rosé Recalls Collabs With Bruno Mars, Announces BLACKPINK’s Full Comeback (‘Newsroom’)
BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently had an interview aired on JTBC’s Newsroom on December 1.
On Her New Song “APT.”
When asked about her hit track “APT.” inspired by the Korean drinking game “Apartment,” Rosé explained:
“While working on my album overseas, I introduced some foreign friends to Korean drinking games. My favorite was ‘Apartment.’ It’s simple and fun, and they loved it. We started playing around with beats, chanting ‘apartment, apartment,’ and eventually turned it into a love story about meeting and having fun at an apartment.”
Collaboration with Bruno Mars
On working with Bruno Mars, Rosé expressed her excitement:
“At first, it felt surreal. He helped me a lot, provided inspiration, and even told me to give him a shoutout on the news—‘Bruno Mars is awesome!’”
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She revealed that he coached her vocals during their collaboration, leading to some changes in her singing style:
“The song is funky, and I wanted to portray that world, so I put a lot of energy into singing it.”
Rosé also shared a behind-the-scenes story about the music video:
“Bruno had a clear vision for it. He casually suggested a pink background, which turned out beautifully. He even mentioned waving a Korean flag for fun, saying it would be something people in Korea might love. He bought the flag himself during his tour and brought it along—it was such a thoughtful touch.”
First Full-Length Solo Album ‘Rosie’
With her debut album Rosie set to release on December 6, Rosé shared the significance behind the title:
“‘Rosie’ is the name my friends and family call me in English. This album is deeply personal—music that reflects my true self. I hope it resonates with others the way it comforts me.”
Rosé participated in writing and composing all the tracks, even singing a snippet of 3am during the interview. She discussed a song inspired by dealing with online comments:
“I wanted to act tough, pretending those comments didn’t affect me, but they did. One day, I acknowledged my feelings and wrote a song about it. That song, Number One Girl, became a healing moment for me and reflects emotions anyone might experience in relationships.”
On What Drives Her
When asked what motivates her, Rosé said:
“I love working, so hearing ‘You’re doing well’ really encourages me. It’s especially meaningful when those close to me acknowledge my efforts.”
Reflecting on her journey since becoming a trainee at 16, Rosé shared the challenges of leaving her family behind:
“It was lonely at times, but I was determined to succeed. Even when my parents told me I could come back, I insisted, ‘No, I’ll debut and then return.’”
Dreams Then and Now
When asked how her current life compares to her teenage dreams, Rosé said:
“Back then, even becoming a trainee in Korea was my dream. Performing at Coachella felt unimaginable—it started as something I wanted to watch, not perform in. I’m grateful for the amazing people I’ve met and the opportunities I’ve had.”
Looking ahead, Rosé hopes to continue creating heartfelt music:
“Writing Rosie brought me so much joy. My dream is to remain an artist who creates honest and meaningful music.”
BLACKPINK’s Plans for 2025
Ending the interview, Rosé shared exciting news about BLACKPINK:
“Next year, we plan to release a new album and go on tour.”
Fans are eagerly anticipating both her solo debut and BLACKPINK’s much-awaited comeback.
Source: OSEN
