Rosé, the world-known vocalist of BLACKPINK, has confirmed that she will have to delay her highly anticipated solo world tour, which is informed by her need to provide her followers with a meaningful and complete experience. When the world is eagerly waiting the culmination of the BLACKPINK world tour and the recent Grammy nominations received by Rosé, she stresses the quality over the rush to become a headline solo artist. The decision that she makes is a very considerate one to her career, as she demonstrates the effort she puts into the music and the live performance that makes it become a reality.
In a recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, which was hosted by Alex Cooper, in a special Grammy-themed edition dated January 28, Rosé openly explained the reasons behind her postponed solo tour. In an effort to tackle the expectations that the fans have placed upon her, she stated that she requires more time to further develop on that with more songs besides because currently she has, what 12? The comment showed that she is very thoughtful about the integrity of her performances stating that she does not desire to provide the concert experience which may be felt as incomplete or hasty.
Her description highlights a very uncommon attitude in the modern music business, which is characterized by the artists being under pressure to ride the wave at any immediate cost. Being nominated as well as being recognized worldwide, by getting a nomination at the Grammy Awards and being put in the limelight, the choice to wait is an indication that Rosé is committed to her vision of her art and is not merely motivated by commercial considerations. She does not disapprove the notion of taking a touring spree all together; she only wants to make sure that by the time the day arrives, the tour will be inclusive of the magnitude of her music. She promised that a solo tour will be natural and rewarding as soon as she has another album or a collection of sufficient songs to rely on to perform a complete live set.
Rosé also asked her fans to be patient and posted a message with hope and excitement about the future. She told me that once she finally gets on the stage in her own tour she hopes that the experience will be so overwhelming that she will desire to do the same many years to come. Such a sensitive attitude appeals to both the fans and people in the industry and reflects a level of maturity that is not common among artists in the world who are still going through fame at such a tender age.
This move marks when the career of Rosé changes. Recently, she has been nominated in the Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo or Group Performance in her collaboration with Bruno Mars on APT. These nominations also make her the first K-pop soloist to make a name in the non-musical categories of the Grammy Awards, which indicates her impact on the world beyond her work with BLACKPINK. Moreover, her song Messy included on the album F1 also got a fourth nomination of Grammy, which solidifies her increased recognition as a solo performer with a unique voice and innovative vision.
The thoughts by Rosé come right days after the completion of BLACKPINKs DEADLINE World Tour in Hong Kong on January 26, an event that ended the group and the fans on an obviously emotional note. There were videos on the internet of the members hugging and shedding tears and this was a very emotional reminder of the strong connection inside the group and the stress of playing on such a high level globally. To the fans, the solo break of Rosé combined with the conclusion of the tour puts an element of suspense, as everyone eagerly awaits when she will be back on the stage, either as a soloist or as part of the group of BLACKPINK.
BLACKPINK is also set to release a mini-album next month making the hype surrounding the group high. There have been rumors and speculations of possible breakups in the group, however, the group has not come out to talk on such issues. The fact that Rosé chose not to go on a solo tour only adds to the curiosity surrounding her future moves, proving that the ability to manage the expectations of the public and timing can serve as the key elements to maintaining the loyalty of her fans, as well as, her art.
The delay is also indicative of a wider trend in artists of the contemporary age who place significant emphasis on meaningful relationships when compared to immediate monetary reward. The thinking and the boldness of Roses are quite impressive in a world of viral success and a fast-moving content. She is also showing the comprehension that live music is more than singing songs but rather about establishing an experience where people share and have a memorable experience that impresses them. Such a point of view could also become a precedent of other K-pop performers who want to leave the success in the group and start the career of a solo, as it may prove that planning and time-taking can be the key to the success as much as talent and recognition.
The announcement can be perceived as a disappointment to the fans at first, but it also reflects the passion that Rosé puts into her profession and her fanbase. The decision to quiet down is the promise of being authentic, in which every tour and album represents her artistic personality but not the demands of short-lived satisfaction. It is a reminder that the time when artists take the time to make their vision clearer, every performance will be memorable and resonant, regardless of the industry where they are operating being fast-paced and trendy.
