# Rosé (BLACKPINK)

> Rosé (Park Chae-young) is a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised South Korean singer-songwriter and main vocalist of BLACKPINK, one of the world's best-selling girl groups. Her 2024 collaboration 'APT.' with Bruno Mars became the best-selling global single of 2025 per IFPI, making her the first K-pop artist nominated for Grammy Record of the Year and Song of the Year, the first to win a Brit Award, and the first female K-pop act to crack the US Billboard Hot 100 top 3. Signed to The Black Label and Atlantic Records for her solo career, Rosé is simultaneously the most-followed K-pop solo artist on Instagram and a global fashion icon as YSL's first-ever global brand ambassador.

- **Role:** Solo Artist & Main Vocalist of BLACKPINK
- **Organizations:** BLACKPINK, The Black Label, Atlantic Records, YG Entertainment
- **From:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Nationality:** New Zealander (raised in Australia; South Korean resident)
- **Education:** Primary, Kew East Primary School, Secondary (incomplete), Canterbury Girls' Secondary College
- **Known for:** First Korean solo artist to top Billboard Global 200 ('On the Ground', 2021), First female K-pop soloist to chart on the UK Singles Chart, First K-pop act in US Billboard Hot 100 top 3 (APT. at #3)

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Born in Auckland, New Zealand on February 11
- **2004** — Family relocated to Melbourne, Australia
- **2012** — Placed 1st out of 700 participants at YG Entertainment's Sydney audition; signed as trainee
- **2012** — Provided guest vocals on G-Dragon's 'Without You' (pre-debut, uncredited as 'YG new girl group member')
- **2016** — Revealed as the final BLACKPINK member; BLACKPINK debuted with 'Square One'
- **2020** — Named YSL's first-ever global brand ambassador in the brand's 59-year history
- **2021** — Released debut solo single album R; 'On the Ground' became first Korean solo to top Billboard Global 200
- **2021** — Named Tiffany & Co. brand ambassador
- **2022** — BLACKPINK Born Pink album and world tour (highest-grossing female group tour ever)
- **2023** — Spoke at APEC summit alongside First Lady Jill Biden on mental health
- **2023** — Renewed BLACKPINK group contract with YG Entertainment
- **2024** — Left YG Entertainment for solo activities; signed with The Black Label and Atlantic Records
- **2024** — Released 'APT.' with Bruno Mars (October); became fastest K-pop track to 1B Spotify streams (100 days)
- **2024** — Released debut solo studio album Rosie (December); debuted at #3 on Billboard 200
- **2025** — Three Grammy nominations for 'APT.': Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- **2025** — Won MTV VMA Song of the Year and Brit Award for International Song of the Year
- **2025** — Included in TIME 100 Most Influential People; received South Korean Presidential Commendation

## Achievements

- First Korean solo artist to top Billboard Global 200 ('On the Ground', 2021)
- First female K-pop soloist to chart on the UK Singles Chart
- First K-pop act in US Billboard Hot 100 top 3 (APT. at #3)
- First solo female K-pop artist to top Australia's ARIA Singles Chart
- Best-selling global single of 2025 per IFPI ('APT.')
- First K-pop song to top IFPI global chart with non-English primary lyrics
- Fastest K-pop track to reach 1 billion Spotify streams (APT. - 100 days)
- First K-pop artist nominated for Grammy Record of the Year and Song of the Year
- First K-pop act to win a Brit Award (International Song of the Year, 2025)
- First K-pop act to win MTV VMA Song of the Year (2025)
- Highest-charting debut album by a female K-pop soloist on Billboard 200 (Rosie at #3)
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) - 2024 New Year Honours
- TIME 100 Most Influential People (2025)
- 50+ million Spotify monthly listeners - K-pop record
- YSL's first-ever global brand ambassador in the brand's 59-year history
- Generated $550M+ in estimated media value (EMV) across brand partnerships
- 8 Guinness World Records

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Featured in Levi's 'Behind Every Original' Super Bowl campaign
- **2026-01** — Won Brit Award for International Song of the Year for 'APT.'
- **2025-12** — APT. named best-selling global single of 2025 by IFPI
- **2025-09** — Received South Korean Presidential Commendation for cultural contributions
- **2025-04** — Included in TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World
- **2025-02** — Grammy nominations for APT. (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance)
- **2025-01** — Named YSL Beaute global ambassador
- **2024-12** — Released debut solo studio album Rosie via The Black Label / Atlantic Records; debuted at #3 on Billboard 200
- **2024-10** — Released 'APT.' feat. Bruno Mars; became #1 globally and fastest K-pop track to 1B Spotify streams

## Links

- Website: https://rosesarerosie.com
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/roses_are_rosie
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roses_are_rosie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roses_are_rosie/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roses_are_rosie

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Last updated: 2026-04-24