Before “Apt.,” just one tune by a solo female artist from South Korea rose as high as No. 18 on the Pop Airplay chart. Rosé’s Blackpink bandmate Jennie lifted to that peak less than a year ago.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Blackpink singer Jennie debuts her new single "Mantra" on Billboard's Pop ...

However, this narrative hasn’t applied in the case of Blackpink as Lisa, Jennie and Rose redefine success through their individual achievements, sparking interest in their global impact as solo ...

Rosé of BLACKPINK has officially released her first-ever solo album, rosie, on December 6, 2024. The 12-track album is personal, with its lyrics and themes inspired by a past relationship she had ...