For ROSÉ, 2024 has been a whirlwind of triumphs and challenges. The 27-year-old BLACKPINK member, known for her soulful voice and solo success, took to Instagram on January 7 to reflect on what she described as her “toughest and most rewarding year to date.”
In her candid post, ROSÉ shared a series of photos documenting her year, from the highs of musical achievements to the personal battles she faced along the way. “2024 for me, was the toughest and most rewarding year to date. What a crazy year it was. I got to do everything I ever wanted. Which was to work on so much music. And yes, I got to do a lot of it,” she wrote.
The year was a monumental one for ROSÉ, with her collaboration on the global hit “Apt.” alongside Bruno Mars. Released in October, the song marked her first major solo success, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claiming the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart. But ROSÉ’s journey wasn’t without its struggles. “There were so many times I thought I couldn’t get to where I wanted to be,” she admitted, acknowledging the personal and professional obstacles she faced throughout the year.
However, despite the challenges, ROSÉ said the rewards were worth the hardships. “I was blessed with a few unbelievably incredible friends along the way,” she reflected. “I can walk away from 2024 knowing that I’ve made some lifelong friends, learned a few INSANE life lessons, and put out my first full-length studio album – that I’m frankly quite proud of.”
Her debut album, rosie, which was released on December 6, made an impressive debut, charting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. ROSÉ expressed immense pride in the album, a milestone that had been years in the making. “Thank you to all my number ones who have been supporting and loving ‘rosie’,” she said, expressing her gratitude to her loyal fanbase.
Looking forward to what’s next, ROSÉ shared her excitement for the future, calling 2024 “an unforgettable year” that felt like the beginning of a whole new chapter. “I feel as if this year is a beginning to a whole world full of fun for me,” she added, promising that there are many more adventures to come. “And I am so excited to have you all be a part of it.”
She closed the note with a hopeful outlook for the year ahead. “Off to 2025 now! Bring it on,” she wrote. “I hope everyone had a safe and happy holidays. Love you all so so dearly. Happy New Year, Rosie.”
ROSÉ’s year of success isn’t slowing down, with big things already in store for 2025. In July, YG Entertainment’s founder Yang Hyun-suk confirmed that BLACKPINK is gearing up for a highly anticipated comeback, with new music and a world tour set to take place in 2025. Fans can expect even more milestones from the global superstar in the year ahead.
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