It’s a system that works for the idols who make it big, but it has also drawn criticism for its grueling methods, which some call exploitative.
One of the biggest stars to come out of that system is Rosé.
Born Roseanne Park, she trained for four years with one of K-pop’s largest agencies, YG Entertainment, eventually breaking through as part of the girl group Blackpink.
Now at age 27, she is striking out on her own with her first full-length solo album, “Rosie,” which comes out on Dec. 6 from Atlantic Records.
She is still a member of Blackpink, and the group re-signed with YG in 2023.
Persons:
Roseanne Park, “ Rosie, ”, Bruno Mars
Organizations:
YG Entertainment, Atlantic Records, APT, YG