BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ Covers ELLE, Opens Up About New Music

BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ is opening up about self-doubt, personal growth and the next stage of her music career in a new ROSÉ ELLE interview, accompanying her cover of the magazine’s September special edition.

The singer appears on the new cover with a feminine yet bold concept, but the accompanying interview offers a more personal look at how her mindset has changed over the past two years.

Rather than focusing solely on her success, ROSÉ reflected on the uncertainty she experienced while developing her identity as a solo artist.

ROSÉ Reflects on Learning to Trust Herself

Looking back on the past two years, ROSÉ said she repeatedly questioned whether she could trust her own voice and instincts.

She described the period as one in which she continually had to prove to herself that following what she genuinely felt was ultimately the right direction.

That process also appears to have changed the way she views her own imperfections.

ROSÉ said she has become more comfortable acknowledging and embracing the parts of herself that she once considered weak or inadequate.

The comments offer another glimpse into the personal journey behind her solo career, particularly following the release of her first full-length studio album, rosie.

The album represented one of ROSÉ’s most personal projects to date, giving the BLACKPINK member an opportunity to establish an artistic identity separate from — but still connected to — her work with the group.

Finding an Identity Beyond Expectations

The ROSÉ ELLE interview also touches on a question that continues to shape her solo career: what kind of artist does she ultimately want to become?

ROSÉ said she is still discovering whether she is primarily someone who tells deeply personal stories or an artist who creates entirely new worlds through her music.

For her, however, not having a definitive answer appears to be part of the appeal.

She said she now enjoys the process of discovering what she wants to express rather than feeling pressured to immediately define herself.

That evolution also extends beyond music.

ROSÉ revealed that she has learned to become more comfortable spending time alone and doing seemingly unproductive things.

The singer described herself as having previously been a workaholic who regarded periods of inactivity as meaningless.

Her perspective has since changed.

Simple moments — relaxing on the sofa or taking her time drying her hair — have become experiences she can appreciate rather than activities that make her feel she should be doing something else.

For an artist whose career has unfolded under intense global attention, the comments reveal a quieter side of ROSÉ’s life away from stadiums, recording studios and fashion campaigns.

What Comes After rosie?

The timing of the interview is particularly notable as attention turns toward ROSÉ’s next musical chapter.

Following her first full-length solo album rosie, the singer is reportedly concentrating on new album work.

Details about the project, including its release schedule and musical direction, have not yet been announced.

Still, her comments about trusting her instincts and continuing to explore her identity could offer clues about the creative approach behind whatever comes next.

The ROSÉ ELLE interview therefore arrives at an interesting point in her career: after proving her global reach as both a BLACKPINK member and solo artist, she appears increasingly focused on determining what she wants her own artistic voice to become.

And for ROSÉ, that process may be just as important as finding the answer.

Key Takeaways

• ROSÉ appears on the cover of ELLE’s September special edition.
• She reflected on two years of questioning whether she could trust her own voice and instincts.
• The BLACKPINK singer said she has learned to accept her weaknesses and enjoy spending time alone.
• ROSÉ continues to explore what kind of artist she wants to become.
• She is reportedly working on new music following her first full-length solo album, rosie.

David Kim

David Kim is a senior author at Kpopbreaking.com, focusing on major K-pop events, industry trends, and global entertainment news.

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