BLACKPINK‘s Rosé has achieved a historic milestone by being named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, marking her as the first K-pop soloist to receive this honor . Actress Lily Collins penned a heartfelt tribute, highlighting Rosé’s genuine personality, dynamic performances, and songwriting prowess. Collins remarked, “She’s basically the definition of an icon and a boss,” emphasizing Rosé’s ability to captivate audiences both as a member of BLACKPINK and as a solo artist.
Rosé’s solo career has been marked by significant achievements. Her debut solo album, ‘rosie’, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, making her the first female K-pop soloist to reach the top three on this chart . The album’s lead single, “APT.”, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a new record for the highest-charting song by a female K-pop artist . Additionally, Rosé became the first female K-pop soloist to have two songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, with “APT.” and “toxic till the end” .
Fans worldwide have celebrated Rosé’s accomplishments, expressing their admiration and pride. Here are eight comments from netizens:
“Queen of the pop.”
“Achieved this during Christmas month, the way she could have been higher but didn’t have no garage remixes or 99 versions to support.”
“She is so mother and organic we cheer and support.”
“So proud of you my love.”
“She’s breaking records after records.”
“A groundbreaking achievement for ROSÉ, setting new milestones in K-pop history.”
“I’m proud of Rose!!!!”
Rosé’s influence continues to grow as she breaks barriers and sets new standards in the music industry.
