ROSÉ made her highly anticipated solo debut in the studio in 2017. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night (December 11).
The BLACKPINK star brought her signature style and infectious energy to the late-night stage to perform “APT.” and “Toxic Till the End” from her latest album, Rossi.
With a six-piece band behind her, ROSÉ transforms Fallon’s iconic studio into her own concert venue. She takes over his desk and launches into a medley of “APT./Toxic Until the End,” casually putting her feet up and singing like she owns the place.
Wearing a stylish black crop top, gray pleated mini skirt and bold red and black suspenders, ROSÉ gave the audience a taste of her unique talent while letting the music take center stage.
Her latest appearance wasn’t just another performance – it marked a pivotal moment in her career. ROSÉ is no stranger tonight show Stage – BLACKPINK performed “How You Like That” in June 2020, and she herself shared a pre-recorded performance of “On the Ground” in March 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This time, it was live, and she certainly had the moment. The crowd stood and sang along to the catchy chorus of “APT.” before ROSÉ seamlessly transitioned into her new song “Toxic Until The End.” Confetti rained down and neon lights flashed during the finals tonight show Glitter sparkles behind her, completing a set that is both celebratory and transformative.
elsewhere FallonThe New Zealand-born, Melbourne-raised star opened up about her childhood dream of becoming a singer, shared how Bruno Mars helped choose the title for her first solo album and showed Fallon how to play ” APT”. Drinking games.
ROSÉ recalled her first experience of auditioning for BLACKPINK. She shared with the host: “At that time, Jason Mraz released a song called “I Won’t Give Up”, and I just learned the song…”
“I walked in and I honestly thought it was a joke. I was like, ‘This is funny. There’s no way I’m going to get this. But I flew all the way from Melbourne to Sydney with my dad to audition, so I thought,’ Well, might as well make some memories…'”
“I did it and said ‘goodbye’ and then they called me and I just remember thinking, ‘What’s going on?!'”
ROSÉ just released her debut solo album, Rossi. The 12-track set includes the hit single “APT.” Alongside Bruno Mars – who has so far charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 – even surpassing her globally famous South Korea The top charting single for a pop girl.
She also recently dropped “Toxic Until The End,” in which she performed Fallonaccompanied by a new music video directed by Ramez Silyan and co-starring Evan Mock.
The hype surrounding ROSÉ’s solo career continues unabated. Rossi Exciting for its blend of introspection and pop energy, and with performances like this, she’s proving why she’s a force to be reckoned with.
“I poured my blood and tears into this album,” she wrote on Instagram in October when she first announced the project. “I can’t wait for you to listen to this little diary of mine. Rosie – that’s the name I allow my friends and family to call me. Through this album, I hope you all feel closer to me.
ROSÉ’s new album, Rossiavailable to watch below and available at Fallon here.