Rosé of Blackpink. [Herald Muse]
Rosé of Blackpink. [Herald Muse]

Rosé of girl group Blackpink has sparked a debate online over her vocal performance during a recent live appearance in the United States.

Rosé performed at the 2026 Art+Film Gala held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Saturday (local time).

She performed four songs: her global hit "APT.," along with "Number One Girl," "New Trick" and "Read My Mind."

As footage of the performance spread online, however, an unexpected controversy over her live vocals erupted, with international fans offering sharply divided assessments.

Some overseas users were harshly critical, with comments including "It looks like a middle school talent show," "I have no idea how she got this famous" and "The vocals were a mess at this performance."

Others came to her defense, arguing that "her voice sounds too loud compared to the instruments" and that "vocal quality can sound different depending on the audio environment."

Meanwhile, Rosé is working on her second solo studio album, targeting a 2027 release.


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