Rosé Scores Her First Solo Hit Of 2026 With A New Bestseller
Blackpink member Rosé has achieved her first solo hit of 2026 with the single 'New Trick'. The song debuted in the top 20 on the UK's Official Singles Downloads chart, marking a successful start to her solo projects for the year.
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Highlights the ongoing global influence of K-pop stars as they transition from group activities to successful individual music careers.
Rosé's "New Trick" debuts at No. 18 on the Official Singles Downloads chart, giving the Blackpink star her first solo hit of 2026. ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Rosé accepts the Song of the Year Award for "APT" with Bruno Mars onstage during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images for MTV)
Typically, K-pop groups are known for releasing new material constantly, sometimes multiple projects a year, with each one fronted by at least one single. Blackpink, perhaps the most successful girl group hailing from South Korea, completely defies that trend.
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