On October 17, 2024, several reports circulated on the internet that BLACKPINK's Rosé would be traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Following this, on October 18, the K-pop star verified the claims by posting an Instagram story with Bruno Mars in Brazil. The two celebs were spotted enjoying Flamengo Game in Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro.
The reports of Bruno Mars and Rosé sharing the stage also surfaced alongside the K-pop idol's arrival at the airport. These rumors came as the K-pop idol dropped her latest track, APT, made in collaboration with Bruno Mars, on October 18. BLACKPINK's Rosé revealed the album art for her surprise collaboration with Bruno Mars just one day before its official release.
For the unversed, Bruno Mars is currently in Rio for his live performance scheduled for October 19. Although BLACKPINK's Rosé has arrived in Rio, her live show with Bruno has not been confirmed as of this writing.
Therefore, Rosé's fans swarmed the internet with speculations of the two performing together at Bruno's upcoming show. Sharing their excitement, one X user wrote:
“Rosé is rumored to have been spotted at Rio de Janeiro’s airport, in Brazil, to supposedly join Bruno Mars’ concert! Exclusive listening for their song ‘APT.’ on October 18 and Bruno Mars has a concert on October 19… collab stage?”
Many other fans speculated that the two musicians will potentially share the stage during Bruno Mars's concert. One fan said that it would be the best rollout.
“omg if she is really in Brazil she for sure will sing with him,” a fan said.
“The way nobody were expecting her to have the best rollout but guess what.... like I just know shes the next Sabrina,” another fan wrote.
“I can't believe we're about to hear the song immediately tomorrow,” a fan commented.
Some X users found it hard to believe it. Another fan stated that they're seated for anything that BLACKPINK's Rosé is plotting.
“Bruno will perform in rio on the 19th n 20th of october!!! they will perform their song together after releasing it,” another user on X stated.
“I'm seated for whatever ROSIE is plotting,” commented a fan.
“ROSÉ IS IN BRAZIL?? YOU BETTER NOT BE LYING!! BRUNO IS IN BRAZIL TOO AND HAS A CONCERT OMG RELEASE TODAY AND EVEN A LIVE PERFORMANCE,” a fan wrote.
BLACKPINK's Rosé is set to release her album Rosie in December 2024
On October 1, BLACKPINK's Rosé shared the news of the upcoming release of her debut full-length album, Rosie, on her Instagram account. She announced that the record will debut on December 6, 2024, and also provided the pre-order link on her Instagram story.
The digital pre-save link for the forthcoming album Rosie is accessible on audio streaming platforms including ArtistStore, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Tidal.
The Rosie special packed and CD album is available for physical pre-order at the official website @shop.rosesarerosie.com (Rose's store) and amazon.com. The female singer stated via an Instagram post that Rosie will be an entire record with twelve songs.