- Rosé to release new solo track “Messy” on F1: The Album alongside global stars.
- Faces online criticism over blonde hair and U.S.-based copyright shift.
- Fans defend her stylistic and strategic choices as part of global solo identity.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé will be featured on the official soundtrack of the upcoming F1 movie, a high-profile Hollywood production starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.
Meanwhile, Rosé is at the center of online controversy. Critics have accused her of promoting Western ideals by consistently maintaining blonde hair and transferring her music rights from KOMCA to U.S.-based organizations like ASCAP and BMI.
Rosé’s Westward Moves Spark Debate While Her Music Reaches New Heights
Rosé’s participation in the F1 movie soundtrack signals her growing clout as a solo artist in the global music scene. “Messy,” her contribution, is expected to showcase a more personal and contemporary sound that resonates beyond K-pop’s traditional boundaries.
Her involvement comes at a time when she’s increasingly aligning her career with international markets. Rosé’s choice to transfer her music copyrights to American organizations is a strategic move that could allow for more autonomy and better royalty structures in Western markets.
However, her decisions have sparked backlash from a section of Korean netizens who view these changes as distancing herself from Korean roots. The criticism has been amplified by her long-time commitment to blonde hair, which some argue reflects Western beauty ideals.
Fans and industry watchers counter that Rosé, born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, naturally embodies a cross-cultural identity. They argue that her aesthetic and business choices are consistent with her background and ambitions in an increasingly globalized industry.
As Rosé continues to navigate her evolving image and artistic direction, “Messy” may serve as both a musical milestone and a statement of global intent—amid admiration and scrutiny alike.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
