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Rosé of BLACKPINK delighted fans by going live on TikTok on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, to connect with them during the festive season. However, the live session faced technical issues on the app, leading the idol to abruptly end her TikTok live.
Shortly after, Rosé switched to Instagram Live, continuing her interaction seamlessly on the platform. While speaking to fans on Instagram, Rosé shared her thoughts on the brief TikTok session, stating,
"TikTok was wild. It was fun. But I need to study about the app a bit more. It was actually a whole new experience."
Fans quickly reacted to the sudden switch, joking that she might never use TikTok for live sessions again. Social media was filled with humorous comments, with one fan quipping,
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"Rosé starting off her IG live with “TikTok was wild” lmao she is never going live there again"
"One thing’s for sure, rosie will never, ever do a TikTok live again! 😂" joked this netizen.
"LOLOLOL every two seconds the live would freeze and she really didn't understand why the filters were coming out 😭" commented another fan.
"she was struggling so hard HAHAHAHA I can’t, she needs to do more on tiktok (she won’t 😂)" said an X user.
Despite the glitch, Rosé's Christmas live sessions on both platforms brought her closer to her fans, who enjoyed and laughed along with her humorous reactions to the technical challenges.
"She was soooo confused and weirded out by the filters 😭😭😭HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" pointed out another fan.
"Rose was really laughing when she got a gift on TikTok, she was so happy, I remembered Taeyong's first live on TikTok and he was also happy, then when he found out that the gift could be turned into money, he was furious and didn't want to give the gift "don't donate to me" 😭" mentioned an individual on X.
"Rosé went live on tiktok, she didn't know what the gift was 😭 so many people gave her live gift that she was lagging so she moved live on instagram 😭" shared another X user.
"Rosé starting off her IG live with “TikTok was wild” lmao she is never going live there again" read a fan's comment on X.
Rosé Engages fans on Christmas Day with TikTok and Instagram live sessions, shares upcoming plans and fun requests
On Christmas Day 2024, BLACKPINK’s Rosé delighted her fans with live sessions on TikTok and Instagram. Initially, she kicked off her live session on TikTok. However, after facing technical difficulties, she switched to Instagram. There she successfully continued interacting with her followers. During Instagram Live, she even spent some time with her dog Hank.
In addition to the live sessions, the top Billboard artist shared some exciting news with fans. She requested choreographers among the viewers to create a fun, simple, and engaging dance routine for her single, Drinks or Coffee, from her newly released album Rosie (2024). Known for her love of dance trends, she expressed eagerness to join in for the fun.
Rosé also revealed her excitement for the upcoming release of Squid Game season 2, set to premiere on December 26, 2024. She mentioned that she plans to watch it soon after its release asking fans to watch the show too.
Near the end of the live, reflecting on her live interactions, the singer-songwriter expressed her gratitude, saying,
“I’m super grateful for everyone, love you all. I’m excited to now go on Instagram and watch a bunch of videos of me being very, very awkward and I’ll probably just scream and be like ‘Why did I say that’ or I’ll try to stay away from my phone”
Rosé's debut solo album Rosie, achieved global success
Rosé, the New Zealand-South Korean singer, released her debut solo album Rosie on December 6, 2024. The 12-track album marked her first solo release after leaving YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023.
The artist co-wrote every song, with contributions from Bruno Mars, Carter Lang, and Omer Fedi. The album blended pop-punk, alternative pop, 1990s R&B, synthpop, and ballads, exploring themes of fame, heartbreak, and personal growth.
The lead single, Apt., a collaboration with Bruno Mars, was released on October 18, 2024. It topped the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts for seven consecutive weeks and achieved a "perfect all-kill" in South Korea.
The song also entered the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, making the K-pop idol the first K-pop female soloist to achieve this feat. Following singles Number One Girl and Toxic Till the End also supported the album’s release.
Rosie debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, becoming the highest-ranked album by a K-pop female soloist on the chart. It also charted in the top ten in countries like South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the UK.
In a Hot Ones interview, the Apt. singer explained that Rosie reflected on her past three to four years, capturing raw emotions and personal stories through the music.
