BLACKPINK Rosé’s Debut Album Hit With Scathing Reviews In Viral Post

Korean netizens seem to agree with the lukewarm reception.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has become a hot topic on Korean online forums after her debut album rosie received mixed to negative reviews from critics. A post compiling various ratings and critiques of the album has gained significant attention on the popular forum Pann, racking up over 20,000 views.

| @roses_are_rosie/Instagram

Most reviews have given the album scores averaging around 5 out of 10, which many netizens believe falls short of expectations. Among the critiques included in the post was Pitchfork’s review, in which they rated rosie a 5.5 and commented that the album “lacks a clear identity.”

rosie lacks the sense of identity required to tell this story, boasting only dated pop references and a generic feeling of lingering heartache.

— Pitchfork

| Pitchfork

As the discussion around rosie intensified, netizens reacted to the reviews with mixed opinions.

| @roses_are_rosie/Instagram

While some defended Rosé’s effort — especially since this was her first album where she participated in writing and composing all the tracks — many felt the music failed to stand out and make a difference in the pop scene.

| Pann

• “Other than Bruno Mars, there’s nothing really worth mentioning.”
• “She’s just a Taylor [Swift] wannabe, how could it be good?”
• “Only her fangirls are hyping it up.”
• “LOL.”
• “This is Rosé’s first album where she participated in writing and composing every track, and the fact that it’s even getting reviewed is impressive, lol. People will find anything to nitpick.”

Despite the criticism, rosie has still managed to garner tons of success in the shape of sales, streams, and more. The album also succeeded in sparking conversations across online communities and media, proving Rosé’s influence in the industry.

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