Despite initial fears, he did it.
Koreaboo
AS BLACKPINK‘S Rose prepares for the release of his debut solo album, Rosieit’s breaking barriers and getting deeply personal, but not without hesitation.
In a recent interview with The New York TimesRosé revealed her difficulties writing about topics like heartbreak and lost love, sharing that K-Pop’s rigid dating culture made her nervous about opening up.
The BLACKPINK star revealed that when she first sat down to write the stories she wanted, she often felt anxious and afraid to say some things.
I had moments where I thought, “Wait, can we say this? Wait, maybe we shouldn’t put that word in there. Maybe this is too much. Shouldn’t we?”
– Rosato via The New York Times
When asked where that fear came from, Rosé said she wondered if she could talk about her experiences even if it was simply romance and nothing “crazy.”
Interviewer: What is the fear?
Rose: Can I show this side of me and can I talk about it? But they’re not even crazy things, to be honest. These are very normal things.
Interviewer: The themes are grief, lost love, sometimes anger: the range of human emotions.
Rose: Yes, romance. But even that… is scary to me.
Even though these were simple topics like human emotions, the fear of crossing boundaries persisted. Rosé acknowledged that the K-Pop industry’s strict norms on dating — partly designed to maintain a fan-idol fantasy — made her reluctant to express herself fully.
Interviewer: I’ve seen reports that K-pop agencies have strict rules when it comes to dating, partly perhaps because they want fans to feel like the idols are in a relationship with them. Is it part of the fear? That it’s not normal for stars to share that part of themselves?
Rose: Yes, it wasn’t normal. It’s not normal. But it’s not normal for me either. I had never really talked about it either, because I feel like there’s no need for me to ever confirm anything or talk about it.
Rosé then concluded the question by pointing out that the deeply personal themes in her music — from romance to heartbreak — are meant to serve as inspiration for her art rather than a reflection of her dating history.
