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On October 17, 2024, Bruno Mars posted a picture of him with BLACKPINK's Rosé on Instagram, playing a Korean drinking game. In the caption, Talking To The Moon singer teased the BLACKPINK sensation by writing a fictional story of how she tried to "kiss" him. He wrote:
"So this was me hanging on for dear life after @roses_are_rosie introduced me to this Korean drinking game and got me saucy. Soon after, she tried to kiss me, and I was like “woah Rosie! what part of the game is this?”
"She was like, “I ain’t playin games wit you anymore lil boy! Big Rosie bout that BIDNESS!” Shaken, I replied “stop Rosie, I’m scared!” But other than that, super chill night," the caption read.
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Similarly, the BLACKPINK vocalist posted a Polaroid picture with Bruno Mars on her Instagram profile, captioning it as the night when she taught the Western musician the popular Korean drinking game. Continuing their playful bickering, Bruno Mars left a comment under her post, saying:
"So much fun! Remeber when you tried to kiss me? that was wierd. Other than that sick pic!"
The BLACKPINK idol immediately replied to Bruno Mars' comment and dropped a bomb, teasing their future collaboration. She wrote:
"I'm gonna kill u. Take that back or I'm not releasing the song Bruno."
The post went viral on social media as fans were stunned to learn that the artists might release a collaborative song. They speculated that the song could be part of Rosé's upcoming debut solo album, Rosie, set to be released on December 6, 2024. A fan commented on their interaction and wrote on X:
"Stop this is so funny. I'm loving the chemistry already"
Supporters flocked to the online post and expressed being surprised to see Rosé hint at an upcoming collaboration. Some fans joked about how Bruno Mars met her once and "started writing fanfiction."
"Now this duo… unexpected but I'm not complaining drop it NOW," one fan wrote.
"Hung out with her once and then started writing fanfiction… he’s so real," another fan added.
"They are such teasers!!! I can’t wait now to see what they are cooking for us!" one fan remarked.
Others made light of the Talking To The Moon singer's Instagram caption and said that the Korean news outlet, Dispatch, should start circulating their dating news soon.
"Chae teaching everybody the apartment game is super chae thing to do," another fan wrote.
"Bruno is so unserious ijbol. Imma need dispatch to start that dating rumor by 8AM KST later," another fan joked.
"They are my new fav bickering duo!!!!" another fan added.
More about BLACKPINK's Rosé's solo activities after terminating her contract with YG Entertainment
In December 2023, Rosé and the rest of the BLACKPINK members ended their solo contracts with YG Entertainment. However, the four members renewed their group contract as BLACKPINK with the company. Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa established their respective companies following their exit.
However, Rosé signed with The Black Label, a YG Entertainment subsidiary, in June 2024. In September 2024, she signed a global solo partnership with the American record label, Atlantic Records. The label houses Western artists like Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, and Jason Derulo, among others.
In an Instagram post on October 1, she announced the scheduled release of her debut solo album, Rosie, set for December 6, 2024.
“I cannot believe I am finally announcing my first album release to you all (......) I fell asleep many nights feeling confused and lost. But with the support of my dear friends and family, my team, and of course my number ones, I am sat here today excited to announce the date of my album release," she said.
"I have poured my blood and tears into this album. I cannot wait for you to listen to this little journal of mine. Rosie – is the name I allow my friends and family to call me. With this album, I hope you all feel that much closer to me," the BLACKPINK star added.
On October 1, Billboard reported that BLACKPINK's Rosé's solo album, Rosie, is a full-length studio album including 12 tracks.
