BLACKPINK member Rosé opened up about working with Bruno Mars, her creative journey, and her solo debut album during a special interview on JTBC's Newsroom broadcast on December 1.

Rosé looked radiant as she shyly sang a snippet of her collaboration with Bruno Mars, APT. The unique track was inspired by a Korean drinking game she taught her international friends while working abroad.

"I told them, 'Let me teach you this simple and fun game.' They loved it, and that’s how it turned into a song about meeting at an apartment and having fun together," she explained.

Talking about Bruno Mars, Rosé couldn’t hide her excitement. "At first, it felt surreal. He helped me a lot and inspired me. Before this interview, he told me to say, 'Bruno Mars is the best!' So here I am, saying it," she said with a laugh.

Bruno’s guidance extended beyond music. Rosé revealed he even coached her vocals for the song’s funky vibe. "He wanted me to sing with more energy and imagine I was calling out to someone far away. He joked, 'You’ve never tried to seduce anyone, have you?' It was all in good fun and really boosted my confidence," she shared.

On the music video, Rosé highlighted Bruno’s creative vision. "He’d send references, saying, 'Pink would look amazing here.' When I arrived on set, everything was pink—from the outfits to the background. It was so vivid and inspiring to see his ideas come to life."

Fans were curious about the kissing scene in the video, and Rosé had an amusing story to share. "It was Bruno’s idea! I jokingly said, 'Why do I have to do it?' There’s even a behind-the-scenes clip of me protesting. But we both agreed it fit the lyrics, and honestly, it was better for me to do it than him," she added with a laugh.

Rosé also teased her first solo full-length album, Rosie. "The name comes from what my friends and family call me. I wanted this album to feel genuine, like something that could comfort me and others," she said.

Reflecting on her growth as an artist, she admitted, "Recording studios used to intimidate me. But now, they feel like a safe space where I can pour out all my emotions."

One song on the album, inspired by her feelings about online comments, was particularly healing for her. "It was about forgiving myself and letting go. Writing it was a release," she said.

Rosé shared how much she values encouragement. "When someone tells me, 'Chaeyoung, you’re doing great,' it reassures me that I’m on the right track." She even joked about her dad still saying, "Come back home, Rosie," reminiscing about her early days as a trainee.

Leaving her family at 16 wasn’t easy, but Rosé said her determination to debut kept her going. "I told myself, 'I have to chase this dream.' Even when I felt lonely, I couldn’t give up."

As for BLACKPINK’s future plans, Rosé gave fans something to look forward to: "Next year, we’re planning a new album and a tour. Please look forward to it!"

With her heartfelt reflections and exciting announcements, Rosé left fans eagerly anticipating her solo album and BLACKPINK’s next chapter.

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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