BLACKPINK's vocalist Rosé has made a significant announcement regarding her solo career plans, revealing that she is not yet prepared to embark on a headline solo world tour. The K-pop sensation emphasized her desire to wait until she has accumulated enough songs to create a comprehensive live performance, rather than rushing out with a limited setlist.
Rosé's Strategic Decision Amid Global Spotlight
This decision comes at a pivotal moment in Rosé's career, as she currently enjoys a surge of international attention, including major Grammy nominations. Fans worldwide are still processing BLACKPINK's recent tour finale while eagerly anticipating future projects from both the group and its members individually.
Podcast Revelation: The Reasoning Behind the Delay
According to Money Control, Rosé shared these insights during her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, in a special Grammy-themed episode that aired on January 28. During the conversation, she addressed growing fan expectations about a potential solo tour and explained her current unpreparedness.
"I feel like to create a whole world onstage, I need more time to build on that with extra songs as well, because right now we have, what 12?" Rosé stated during the podcast interview.
She elaborated that she doesn't yet feel ready to present a complete body of work on stage, though she made it clear that she isn't rejecting the idea of touring entirely. Rosé indicated that a solo tour would make more sense once she releases a second album or accumulates more music that she can perform confidently in live settings.
Patient Approach to Artistic Integrity
Rosé asked fans to exercise patience while sharing an optimistic outlook about her future touring plans. She expressed confidence that once she begins touring, she will enjoy the experience so profoundly that she'll want to continue for an extended period. For the present moment, however, she's choosing to wait to preserve the quality and meaningfulness of the eventual performance experience.
Grammy Recognition and BLACKPINK's Current Status
Rosé is currently experiencing a landmark phase in her professional journey. She earned prestigious Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for 'APT', her collaboration with Bruno Mars. This achievement made her the first K-pop solo artist to receive nominations in the Grammy general fields. Additionally, she received a fourth nomination for 'Messy' from her album 'F1'.
Her podcast appearance occurred just days after BLACKPINK concluded their DEADLINE World Tour in Hong Kong on January 26. The emotional finale, featuring visible embraces and tears among group members, quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking renewed conversations among BLINKs, the group's dedicated fanbase.
Future Prospects and Fan Speculation
BLACKPINK has a mini-album scheduled for release next month, though online discussions about potential group disbandment continue to surface periodically. The group has not confirmed any such developments. With Rosé now putting solo touring plans on hold, fans are watching closely for indications about when she might return to the stage individually, or when all four BLACKPINK members might reunite for future performances.
The entertainment landscape continues to evolve, with artists like Rosé making deliberate choices about their career trajectories while balancing artistic integrity with fan expectations and commercial opportunities.
