Rosé of BLACKPINK Achieves Historic Billboard Success with 'R' Album

Rosé, a member of the globally renowned group BLACKPINK, continues to soar in popularity. On December 16, 2024, Billboard announced that her debut solo album, 'R,' debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks the highest position ever achieved by a female K-pop artist on this chart. Following the massive success of her hit single 'On The Ground,' Rosé has now conquered both the music and album charts with 'R.' Notably, she has become the first and only female K-pop artist to enter both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts within the top ten.

Released on December 6, 2024, 'R' features a total of 12 tracks, including the pre-released singles 'On The Ground' and 'Gimme.' Rosé was actively involved in writing and composing all the songs, sharing her personal and intimate stories through her music.

The music video for her new track 'Toxic Till the End' was also released on the same day. In the video, Rosé showcases her acting skills alongside actor and model Evan Mock, captivating K-pop fans with their on-screen romance. The stunning visuals and the narrative reflecting the emotional toll of a toxic relationship have sparked significant interest.

Since its release, 'R' has garnered love from listeners not only in South Korea and Asia but around the world. The song 'Toxic Till the End' has climbed to the top of domestic music charts, continuing the 'On The Ground' phenomenon. On the day of its release, the album reached number one on QQ Music, China's largest music streaming platform, demonstrating its popularity among Chinese fans. Additionally, 'R' has surpassed 800 million streams on Spotify, setting a new record for the fastest streaming by a female K-pop artist.

Through her debut album 'R,' Rosé has enriched her musical landscape as a solo artist while continuously breaking records on global charts, writing a new chapter in K-pop history.