BLACKPINK’s Rosé has unveiled a deeply introspective new track, “number one girl,” the second single from her highly anticipated debut album rosie, out December 6. The ballad, co-produced with Bruno Mars, is a raw exploration of self-doubt and longing, marked by a haunting, late-night cityscape visual in the accompanying music video.
The song’s lyrics reflect a vulnerability seldom seen in the K-pop icon. In the chorus, Rosé sings, “I’d do anything to make you want me, I’d give it all up if you told me that I’d be the number one girl in your eyes.” It’s a deeply personal admission, one that traces the feelings of isolation and desperation to be loved and understood.
In a candid interview with PAPER earlier this month, Rosé explained the inspiration behind the track, revealing that it was born from a period of scrolling through hurtful online comments. “I realised how vulnerable and addicted I was to this [online] world and that craving for feeling like I wanted to be loved and understood,” she shared. “I hated that about myself.”
“number one girl” follows rosie‘s first single, “APT.,” which featured Bruno Mars and offered a more upbeat vibe. The album promises a mix of emotional depth and catchy hooks, with Rosé hinting at more vulnerable tracks like “toxic till the end,” which she discussed in a recent Apple Music podcast.
With rosie on the horizon, it’s clear that Rosé is ready to redefine herself as an artist, proving that even at the top of the K-pop world, she’s not afraid to show the raw, human side of fame.