Rosé of BLACKPINK has been announced as BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge's upcoming guest, and fans are celebrating the news. On November 28, 2024, BBC officially revealed the lineup of artists set to appear on their upcoming Christmas special of the Live Lounge, and her name was included in the list.
With this announcement, Rosé will become the third K-pop act in history and the first female K-pop soloist to perform on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. This special episode is scheduled to air on December 3, 2024.
Fans eagerly anticipate her performance, as it is expected that Rosé, like previous artists on the Live Lounge, will deliver a cover of a well-known song along with one of her own tracks. Alongside her, other artists scheduled to feature in the Christmas special include Griff, Tom Grennan, Michael Kiwanuka, FLO, Jorja Smith, and Laufey, making it a star-studded lineup.
The singer's fans took to social media to express their excitement.
"Oh this I cannot miss!" a fan commented.
Several fans noted how long they’d waited for such a moment, calling it "Rosie's era."
“it’s really tru, hell yessss Rosie you deserve this,” a fan said.
“Loving this Rosie’s era!” a fan exclaimed.
“ROSÉ IS FINALLY GOING TO BE ON BBC RADIO OH MY GOD IVE WAITED FOR SO LONG,” another fan exclaimed.
Some other fans shared that the latest news about the singer was like a dream coming true.
“God answered my prayers,” a fan stated.
“Dreams do come true yall,” another fan stated.
“BBC live lounge I've been manifesting it for rosé for the last 5 years omggg,” a fan revealed.
Rosé to feature on BBC's live Radio Lounge on December 3
The BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge is a renowned music platform that invites popular and emerging artists to perform live sets. Typically, artists deliver two performances: one of their own hit songs and a cover of another artist's track. These performances are often stripped-down or acoustically styled, giving fans a unique look at their favorite performers' musical abilities.
Rosé of BLACKPINK is once again set to make history as she prepares to perform at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Known for hosting iconic live performances, this marks a major milestone in her career, as she is set to perform during the Live Lounge Christmas Special.
This announcement comes amid the ongoing buzz around her collaboration with Bruno Mars on their hit song, APT., which has continued to dominate fan conversations and music charts. She shared her excitement in a statement released by BBC.
“Hi my number ones, I'm so excited to be performing in Radio 1’s Live Lounge this coming Christmas! Can’t wait for you guys to see it soon!” the singer said in the statement.
The special Christmas-themed episodes will run from Monday, December 2, to Thursday, December 19, airing during Rickie, Melvin, and Charlie's Radio 1 show from 10:30 am to 1 pm GMT. Notably, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the Live Lounge, making Rosé's appearance even more significant.
Fans have expressed excitement over Rosé's continued success and busy schedule, celebrating back-to-back content. Here’s her reported upcoming schedule:
- November 29: The Seasons – Lee Young Ji's Rainbow
- December 1: JTBC Newsroom
- December 3: BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
- December 4: Zane Lowe Show
- December 4: You Quiz on the Block
- December 6: Release of album Rosie
Fans look forward to her performance and to seeing what songs she’ll perform at the Live Lounge.