Why is Rosé called the “Korean Taylor Swift”? “Rosie” directly writes the emotional story into the song, and her voice alone can make fans fall in love!

Since the four members of BLACKPINK announced their individual pursuits without disbanding, the outside world is full of expectations for their future directions. Initially, Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa released updates about their new companies, while Rosé left a sense of suspense.

After a long period of reflection, Rosé returned to the music scene and first launched her solo album “Rosie”. Her popularity is evident just from the buzz surrounding her career. This new album not only received excellent reviews, but some even felt the presence of Taylor Swift within it.

Rosé officially released her solo album titled 《Rosie》 on December 6. According to Rosé, this album captures the various pains she has experienced in her 20s, whether it is the troubles in her emotional life or the challenges faced as an idol, all transformed into music, becoming stories she longs to share with her fans.

Under the strong promotion by Rosé, 《Rosie》 sparked enthusiastic discussion even before its release. Especially the collaboration with Bruno Mars on 《APT.》 became a global “earworm” upon its release, attracting public attention and anticipation for the entire album. The next track revealed, 《Number One Girl》, also won fans’ love with its emotionally rich lyrics and performance.

After the release of 《Rosie》, it received excellent feedback, and fans expressed that they heard a different Rosé, a version of her that is completely different from BLACKPINK. In several songs, there is even a hint of a Taylor Swift quality, sparking discussions among netizens.

 The new album exudes the vibe of ‘Taylor-style love songs’.

In the song “Toxic Til The End” from 《Rosie》，it tells the story of Rosé and her ex-boyfriend. The music video specially features Evan Mock, a mixed-race actor and model who has appeared in the reboot of “Gossip Girl,” playing the male lead.

After the release of the song and its music video, there was a heated discussion about the storyline, and some people even expressed curiosity about Rosé‘s ex-boyfriend’s identity. However, compared to these entertainment topics, many music fans believe the song has a style and flavor reminiscent of Taylor Swift. For instance, the arrangement of “Toxic Til The End” evokes memories of Taylor Swift‘s “Exile” and “Blank Space”, with many considering it similar to the style of her album “1989.”

Some music fans analyze that many works of Taylor Swift are indeed adopted in “Rosie,” incorporating common songwriting techniques and formulas, along with similar chord progressions, resulting in this effect.

 The help and influence of Taylor Swift

In fact, Rosé has never concealed her admiration for Taylor Swift. She often expresses her respect for her idol in interviews. While promoting “Rosie,” Rosé revealed that she had asked Taylor Swift for advice on music production, and not only did she receive an answer, but the other party generously left her contact information so that Rosé could continue discussing music issues in the future.

As a newcomer in independent music, Rosé is eager to receive guidance from her senior peers on her creative journey. The generous help from Taylor Swift, along with her thoughtful advice on many unknown details, made Rosé feel deeply grateful and appreciative of her generosity and kindness.

When asked about her favorite Taylor Swift work, Rosé stated it is “All Too Well”, mentioning that this is also one of Taylor Swift’s favorite songs, which she particularly released a ten-minute version of, presented in the form of a romantic short film for the music video.

Rosé‘s admiration for Taylor Swift, along with their similar taste in music, inevitably indicates the influence of “Taylor-style love songs” on Rosé‘s songwriting, thus giving her music a strong Taylor Swift flavor.

 Genuine emotional expression similar to Taylor Swift

Although we cannot determine whether Rosé intended to pay tribute to her idol or was unconsciously influenced by Taylor Swift‘s style, there is no doubt that this new album proves she has the potential to follow in her idol’s footsteps, with even some netizens calling her the “Korean Taylor Swift“.

Taylor Swift‘s music is renowned for its rich emotions, filled with stories drawn from her personal experiences, each sentence resonating with fans.

Similarly, Rosé‘s “Rosie” reflects on her experiences in her twenties, brimming with emotions and laden with unknown vulnerabilities and pains. These stories and reflections on the past have never been known to the outside world, leaving one surprised yet heartbroken.

Just as Taylor Swift is the classic representative of “writing boyfriends into songs,” Rosé has also chosen her ex as a theme, creating “Toxic Till The End,” which presents this toxic relationship through music. In the past, Rosé never publicly shared her romantic affairs, but for “Rosie,” she shared many love experiences, making fans feel intrigued.

The core reason why “Rosie” has received widespread acclaim may lie in the fact that Rosé did not choose to chase trends, but instead invested her most sincere emotions to present the most real yet unknown self. This Rosé reminds people of the one who simply loved music, no longer just the girl group member enhanced by dance and strong beats; she captivated the public with her sweet and powerful voice.