Amid Blackpink's members branching out into individual activities, Rosé's recent studio update has drawn significant attention, fueling speculations of her upcoming solo endeavors.
On November 11, Rosé shared a photo on social media, showing a recording device labeled 'ROSIE'. The post, which comes after a long hiatus, has heightened expectations and interest in her potential solo activities.
Previously, YG Entertainment announced a renewed group contract with Blackpink while stating, "There will be no separate additional contracts for individual activities. We will warmly support the members' individual endeavors."
This announcement has set the stage for Blackpink's members to pursue personal projects. Jennie has established her one-person agency, ODD ATELIER (OA), in collaboration with her mother, marking her first independent move. Jisoo is also reportedly setting up her own agency within her brother's company, and there have been rumors about Lisa's involvement in the American popular drama series spin-off, 'Walking Dead'.
As the outlines of Blackpink members' solo activities become clearer, Rosé's studio update is being interpreted as a hint towards her solo comeback. Particularly, her update coincides with the period when famous international music producers started following her social media account, adding weight to the comeback speculations.
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Serkut and American producer and creator Rob Bessel are among those who have recently followed Rosé's account. This interaction with overseas musicians has further sparked interest in Rosé's potential international ventures.
Rosé has already proven her mettle as a solo artist with the success of her first solo album released in March 2021. Her song 'On The Ground' received immense love, breaking the record for the fastest 100 million Spotify streams by a Korean female solo artist in just 71 days. With such a global impact already under her belt, expectations and interest in her independent activities continue to grow.
