Rosé of BLACKPINK is not ready to headline a solo world tour yet, saying she wants to wait until she has enough songs to build a full live show instead of rushing out with a short set. Rosé’s decision is noteworthy as she is currently experiencing a surge of global attention, including major Grammy nominations, while fans are still digesting BLACKPINK’s recent tour finale and eagerly anticipating her and the group’s future plans.According to Money Control, Rosé shared her thoughts during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, in a special Grammy-themed episode that aired on January 28.
Why Rosé is delaying a solo world tour
During the podcast, Rosé addressed growing expectations from fans about a solo tour and explained why she feels unprepared. “I feel like to create a whole world onstage, I need more time to build on that with extra songs as well, because right now we have, what 12?” she said.She added that she does not yet feel ready to present a complete body of work on stage. Rosé made it clear that she is not rejecting the idea of touring altogether. She said a tour will make sense once she releases a second album or has more music she can confidently perform live.Rosé also asked fans to be patient and shared a hopeful note. She said that once she begins touring, she believes she will enjoy it so much that she will want to continue for a long time. For now, she is choosing to wait to protect the quality and meaning of the experience.
Grammy success and BLACKPINK tour buzz
Rosé is enjoying a landmark moment in her career. She earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for ‘APT’, her collaboration with Bruno Mars. She became the first K-pop soloist to receive nominations in the Grammy general fields. She also picked up a fourth nomination for ‘Messy’ from the album ‘F1’.She spoke out just days after BLACKPINK wrapped the DEADLINE World Tour in Hong Kong on January 26, a finale that turned visibly emotional. Videos showing the members embracing and getting teary circulated fast across social media, setting off a new wave of conversation among BLINKs.BLACKPINK has a mini-album slated for next month. Online talk about a breakup keeps resurfacing, but the group has not confirmed anything. With Rosé also putting solo touring on pause, fans are left watching closely for clues about the next time she, or all four members together, will return to the stage.