BLACKPINK’s Rosé Opens Up About Another Song’s “Cute” Inspiration — Fans Suspect A Popular Male Idol

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This track’s inspiration is much happier than the title’s.

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Recently, BLACKPINK‘s Rosé released her latest album, rosie.

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The idol has gained attention for speaking openly about the inspiration for the album’s songs, which have themes of romance and heartbreak. This includes the mysterious ex who inspired the album’s title track, “toxic till the end.”

Throughout various interviews, Rosé has talked about her experience dating as a K-Pop idol, even sharing that she and her ex fought while she was on tour.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Recalls Fighting With Her Ex While On Tour

Some have assumed that one person primarily inspired the album, but Rosé recently revealed that was false.

After the album’s release, Rosé participated in an online listening party with Spotify and answered fans’ questions.

ROSÉ LISTENING PARTY ON SPOTIFY pic.twitter.com/qYBhe6wmDT

— Nan (@strobeci) December 11, 2024

One fan asked about a b-side from her album titled “drinks or coffee.” “Drinks or coffee” talks about encountering someone at a party and not being able to get them out of your head.

Standin’ in the corner of a crowded place
This is borin’, till I heard your name
And now I’m stayin’ for ya, we’re just friends, it’s okay
Kinda weird how my night changes

Is it just me startin’ to see
You in a different light?
I know we can’t say what we mean
(But I’m happy that you’re here tonight)

— “drinks or coffee” lyrics

During the listening party, Rosé revealed that the song was inspired by meeting someone at a party and realizing they were cute, and how it turned into a good party after.

Rosie said that ‘drinks or coffee’ is really about meeting someone cute at a party and how that night turned out to be one of the best parties ever 🥰✨ pic.twitter.com/gdKp0fhilR

— ✨ELEVEИDIGITS ꫂ ၴႅၴ✨ (@eleven_digits) December 11, 2024

While there were no additional details given, some fans of the idol have attempted to guess their identity. Many pointed to the party being BLACKPINK’s Coachella afterparty, recalling that ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo was in attendance.