“It felt pretty, pretty bad…” BLACKPINK’s Rosé Opens Up About Bullying and Anti-Fan Struggles

The Idol Reveals Emotional Journey in New York Times Interview

BLACKPINK’s Rosé, gearing up for her debut solo album “rosie”, has opened up about the darker side of fame in a candid interview with The New York Times. She revealed how online bullying and anti-fan behavior have taken a toll on her mental health, even leading to tears during the conversation.

The Inspiration Behind “Vampirehollie”

Rosé shared that one of her album tracks, “Vampirehollie”, is deeply personal and rooted in her struggles with maintaining privacy. The title refers to an Instagram account she once kept private to escape the pressures of her public life.

“I can’t let you break me like this.”
— Lyrics from “Vampirehollie”

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While the account initially provided her with a sense of freedom, it eventually became a source of distress. When a few fans discovered it, some began using it to create unnecessary drama and hurtful situations.

“It’s my Finsta. And then a few fans found out about it, and there are certain people who want to be negative, and they were trying to find all the ways to get to me. They ended up getting to that account and then using that to cause drama and actually trigger me.”
— Rosé via The New York Times

Rosé Breaks Down

The constant negativity began to affect Rosé’s mental health. While she has always portrayed herself as a strong and positive individual, the experience left her feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed. During the interview, Rosé became emotional when discussing how deeply the situation impacted her.

“I think so. [Rosé starts to cry.] I don’t want to get emotional about it, because I would say I’m pretty strong-minded. Like, I am very positive, and I like to be smart about how things affect me.
But when it actually did get to me, it felt pretty, pretty bad. I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I am going through this.’ I never thought I would.”
— Rosé via The New York Times

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Healing Through Songwriting

Despite the challenges, Rosé found solace in her music. Writing about her experiences and channeling her emotions into her song “Vampirehollie” helped her process the pain. She also explained how songwriting serves as a vital outlet for dealing with online bullying and negativity.

Rosé’s story sheds light on the unique struggles faced by female K-pop idols and the emotional resilience required to navigate global fame. Fans have since flooded social media with messages of support, praising her for sharing such a vulnerable part of her journey.

Source: The New York Times