First K-pop Soloist To Release A Full English Album Of All Time (Record By Rose)

The Official Award Of A Certificate

In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, where artists continually push boundaries, Rosé of BLACKPINK has made history as the First K-pop Soloist to Release a Full English Album of All Time with her debut solo album –R–. Released on March 12, 2021, the album, featuring the lead single “On The Ground” and the B-side “Gone,” was entirely in English, a groundbreaking move for a K-pop soloist. This milestone, reported by Hankook Ilbo and celebrated in X posts by @rosedailyupdate
and @roseanneupdate
, is certified by the K-pop Records Library as of 06:55 PM WAT, Monday, May 19, 2025, honoring Rosé’s trailblazing artistry and the global support of BLACKPINK’s BLINKs.

Feat

The Pioneering Release of –R–, a single album with two tracks, marked Rosé’s solo debut after BLACKPINK’s rise to global stardom. Unlike typical K-pop releases that blend Korean with occasional English, both “On The Ground” and “Gone” were fully in English, crafted to resonate with international audiences. Hankook Ilbo noted that Rosé’s decision to release a full English album was unprecedented, breaking “the limitations of foreign language lyrics” by topping charts globally, including No. 1 on the iTunes Worldwide Song Chart for “On The Ground,” The album’s introspective themes, paired with Rosé’s emotive vocals and sleek production, showcased her versatility.