With K-Pop bands mostly remaining stagnant, it is not the worst news to hear that the singers’ solo careers taking on new heights every day. While one sits at the top, others make sure to follow close behind, not letting their bandmate stay up high, all alone. Rosé is one such fan-claimed K-pop It Girl to be reigning in these territories, with her recent release ‘rosie’ emboldening itself against some of the greatest K-pop acts in history.
Rosé has proven herself to be a diligent songstress through her experimental melodies and high-hitting notes of emotions.
Rosie takes the reigns to the rides
Recent-most news has left the US charts shaken with Rosé’s continued monopoly over the ranks. Having experienced an exponential rise in her solo career through her debut solo album she had gotten out in December of 2024. With one of the most commercially successful tracks such as APT. featuring the iconic Bruno Mars, on the compilation, a surefire path to success had already been laid out for the songstress. Placing the album at number one, as the best-selling K-pop Album in the US as of March 24, 2025, as reported by chart data.
Best selling K-Pop albums in 2025 so far by total units (US):
#1 rosie
#2 HOP
#3 MUSE
#4 RUBY
#5 ALTER EGO— chart data (@chartdata) March 24, 2025
To list out a few of the achievements, Rosé’s debut album ‘rosie’, achieved remarkable success, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200
and featuring the hit single ‘APT.’, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album had even reached number two on South Korea’s Circle Album Chart
and was certified double platinum
. Internationally topping charts in New Zealand and Australia. Rosé also set records as the highest-charting female K-pop artist in the US, solidifying her impact in the music industry.
‘rosie’ currently remains ahead of the likes of BTS’ Jimin, and bandmates Jennie and LISA as well for the bestselling album of 2025.
Where we had thought being part of one of K-pop’s most sensational girl groups might have been a task, Rosé and her bandmates have barely had a day off since their unannounced hiatus back in 2023.
BLACKPINK forever in your area
Having marked their territory in the K-pop industry, the BLACKPINK girls did not shy away when it came to conquering uncharted territories either. Suited up their armors of talents and clever connects, all four, Rosé, LISA, Jennie and Jisoo, have made their names ever more prominent as a result of their polishing and shining of the crystals handed to them. Alongside their toes being dipped in acting and whatnot, Jennie has released her album ‘Ruby’, Jisoo debuted with EP ‘Amortage’, Rosé’s launch of ‘rosie’, and LISA is currently under works with her album ‘Alter Ego’ amidst her showbiz-upheaving cameo in The White Lotus
, with a fiery VMAs performance in cue
. Each member has been exploring unique musical styles and collaborating with various artists.
ROSÉ’s “rosie” remains the only album by a K-pop soloist to go #1 on Spotify Top Albums Global chart. She’s the only act in history to top said chart both as a soloist and a group member. pic.twitter.com/F8uOFXbs3x
— Rosé Charts (@charts_rose) March 14, 2025
Rosé has been emerging as a standout amidst everything else. Her debut album ‘rosie’, released in December 2024, featuring hit single ‘APT’ with Bruno Mars, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself topped charts and billboards in several countries, including Australia and New Zealand, places close to the songstress’ heart. Rosé’s achievements solidify her status as a leading K-pop artist, showcasing her unique musical style and global appeal, with the release remaining the #1 bestselling album in 2025 ahead of several named K-pop icons.
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