BLACKPINK's Rosé covers ELLE's February issue, reflecting on her solo album, Grammy nominations, and her journey in fashion and music.
January/18/2026 18:16
BLACKPINK's Rosé graced the cover of the February issue of the fashion magazine 'ELLE.' This gravure captures Rosé's most beautiful and enchanting moments as she stood in front of the camera wearing the 2026 Summer collection led by creative director Anthony Vaccarello of 'Saint Laurent.' In an interview after the gravure shoot, Rosé, who had a diverse year with her first solo album 'rosie,' the release of a new BLACKPINK song, a world tour, and a Grammy nomination, expressed, 'Fortunately, I experienced greater love this year, a flood of emotions that cannot be expressed in one word. It was a time where joy and sadness, blessings and laughter, excitement and challenges coexisted, and I learned a lot through all those experiences.' Regarding her nomination for three categories at the 68th Grammy Awards for the mega-hit song 'APT.' in collaboration with Bruno Mars, she said, 'It feels like a dream. Just being nominated among the singers I have respected since childhood feels unreal. I am grateful to live in an era where fans around the world can connect through a wonderful platform and enjoy the same music, and I realize that the nominations are the result of many people's efforts.' Having collaborated with Saint Laurent for many years, she expressed, 'Fashion is another means of expressing the inner self. It transforms moods and attitudes; 'Saint Laurent' has played that role beautifully in my life. Through the long time spent together and experiencing fabrics and details each season, my preferences have become clearer, and I feel that the time we have built together naturally seeps out.' Rosé stated, 'I want to approach what I desire without setting limits. I want to seek my true self without confining myself. In 2026, I want to eliminate fear and move forward freely,' and added, 'Even when difficult moments come, I want to convey to myself to just enjoy and move forward.'
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