BLACKPINK’s Rosé gets real about stress, shingles and solo fame

BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently got real about stress in her life! While promoting her upcoming debut studio album “rosie,” the idol took the occasion to spill the tea on her past struggles with BLACKPINK. Making an intriguing revelation on ZIP Daesung, a show hosted by the BIGBANG member, Rosé took us back to the rough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

She got so worried that people would forget blackpink during the pandemic that she got shingles 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/EZVLQULl03

— ill-mannered punk (@manywayshome) December 5, 2024

In the interview, the “APT.” disclosed that the uncertainty of the times in 2020 led to her developing shingles, triggered by fears of fading stardom as the pandemic got in the way of BLACKPINK’s career. Hot on the heels of their Coachella appearance and the hit “Kill This Love,” Rosé thought the group could not continue building on their success due to the global shutdown.

But besides the rough times, BLACKPINK’s Rosé also reminded fans that she is set to drop “rosie” on December 6 featuring hits like “APT.” and “Number One Girl.” The album will also come with a third single, titled “toxic till the end,” which is also dropping on the same day as the album. Mark your calendars!

While you wait for the release, enjoy the interview here: