BLACKPINK member Rosé has added another feather to her crown as a soloist with her latest achievement.
On April 17, KST, TIME magazine published its annual list of the top 100 influential individuals worldwide. The “APT” singer was named as one of them, making her the first K-Pop soloist in history to make it to the TIME 100 list!
The magazine classified Rosé under the “Pioneers” category and chose actress Lily Collins to write a tribute for her. The Emily In Paris star praised her humility, while also upholding her “badass” side as a “dynamic performer and songwriter.”
As a Blackpink fan, I was thrilled to be seated next to Rosé at a Saint Laurent show in Paris last year. Even more exciting was the fact that the two of us connected right away. She was so sweet and calm amid all the chaos of the cameras and the crowd, and we ended up chatting all night long about fashion, architecture, food, and travel. She immediately felt like a kindred spirit, and we’ve only grown closer since.
I’ve come to learn that not only is Rosé really genuine and down-to-earth, but she’s also a total badass. She’s such a dynamic performer and songwriter, and I think it’s incredible that she’s able to captivate arenas full of people as both a member of the biggest girl group in the world and also as a solo artist. Not to mention, her humor and deep soulful energy are even more captivating at a lunch for two. She’s basically the definition of an icon and a boss. Her voice is so strong, and her music is so much fun— and I love texting her every time I hear “APT” or “Toxic Till the End” on the radio.
I just adore Rosé’s spirit and, really, everything about her. I’m so proud of all the things she’s done in the past year, and I feel so lucky to call her a friend.
— Lily Collins
In response, Rosé took to her Instagram stories, labeling it as a “wild” achievement, and thanked both Collins and her fans for their unwavering support.