BLACKPINK’s Rosé Honored in TIME 100 2025 for Global Impact of ‘APT.’ and Artistic Influence
SEOUL, March 29, 2026 — BLACKPINK member Rosé has been named to TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognized for her groundbreaking global success and cultural impact as a K-pop artist.
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The honor comes after Rosé’s departure from YG Entertainment to join The Black Label and Atlantic Records, where she released her first solo album ‘Rosie’. The album’s lead single, ‘APT.’, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, became a worldwide phenomenon. It debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number five— the highest ranking ever for a female K-pop soloist. The track also set a record for the longest-charting K-pop song on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining on the chart for 45 weeks.
In a previous interview with The New York Times, Rosé reflected on the challenges of her trainee days, describing intense loneliness and self-doubt, but emphasized that she persevered because of her dream to become an artist. She shared that songwriting became a coping mechanism during difficult times, helping her process emotions and experiences.
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Rosé expressed gratitude for the TIME 100 recognition, stating that connecting with people through music remains deeply meaningful. She also pointed to her continued success, noting that ‘APT.’ would go on to win the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year in September 2025, making her the first K-pop artist to receive the VMA’s top honor.
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The TIME 100 accolade underscores Rosé’s role in breaking cultural barriers and expanding the global reach of K-pop, highlighting her evolution from a trainee who endured hardship to an internationally influential artist whose work resonates worldwide.
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