Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé’s debut solo album ‘Rosie’ is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy

Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.” Members Jisoo and Jennie have previously released singles, and Lisa is gearing up for her own studio album in 2025. Across “Rosie,” titled after Rosé’s nickname to communicate a kind of personal intimacy, the singer goes to great lengths to detach herself sonically from her band.