A lot of K-pop groups are rocking the Korean Entertainment Industry nowadays, but have you heard about this extraordinary band, The Rose? If not, then I think this is the right time to get to know them.
Debut of the Stars
The Rose is a charismatic and multitalented Korean boy band formed under the label of J&Star Company, composed of four multi-talented members named Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Jaehyeong. Before their debut as The Rose, it was called Windfall before wherein Dojoon, Hajoon and Jaehyeong were the only members back then. Woosung was the last member to join the band, after then, the name, The Rose was formed.
They officially debuted with their single Sorry on August 3, 2017. The song was penned by Hajoon.
The Admirable Members
The leader, main vocalist and electric guitarist
Name: Kim Woo Sung also known as Sammy
Birthday: February 25, 1993
Nationality: Korean American
He made a solo debut on July 25, 2019, with his first mini album called Wolf containing five singles titled Moon, Face, Lonely, Face, and the title track itself. He also made a soundtrack appearance in the dramas Catch the Ghost, Psychopath Diary and Itaewon Class.
On June 24, last year, Woosung released his single, Lazy featuring the South Korean rapper and singer, Reddy. Followed by his single Dimple which was released last September 23.
On May 13, 2022, he released his EP, Moth which contains four tracks namely, Come Down, Side Effects, Phase Me, and Modern Life.
Follow his official social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
The main vocalist, Keyboardist and Acoustic Guitarist
Name: Park Do Joon also known as Leo
Birthday: April 20, 1993
Nationality: Korean
Appeared in Eddy Kim’s Coffee and Tea music video in 2015 and the 2016 drama Entertainer. He enlisted in the military on July 6, last year, and was discharged on January 5, this year. He said that he became manly after he came out from the army.
He recently had his soundtrack appearance in Again My Life with his song, Burn
Follow his official social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
The Sub Vocalist, Drummer and Rapper
Name : Lee Ha Joon also known as Dylan
Birthday: July 29, 1994
Nationality: Korean
Appeared in Eddy Kim’s Coffee and Tea music video in 2015 and in the 2016 drama Entertainer. He enlisted in the military on October 12, last year, and was discharged on July 11, this year.
Follow his official social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
The Maknae, Visual, Sub Vocalist and Bassist
Name: Lee Jae Hyeong also known as Jeff
Birthday: November 3, 1994
Nationality: Korean
Appeared in Eddy Kim’s Coffee and Tea music video in 2015 and in 2016 drama Entertainer. he starred in a 2018 web drama Six Love Story.
The song see-saw from their new album, Heal was penned by him and it has a very touching message.
Follow his official social media accounts: Instagram and TikTok
Fandom Name
Their fandom name is called Black Rose. The members named it black rose because of the meaning of the Black rose itself, “eternal love” they want their fans to love their band, The Rose forever.
They already went to Manila
They already went to Manila for their concert tour called “We Rose You Live World Tour” on December 15, 2019, held at Samsung Hall and according to them, Manila is the best crowd, the best country, and the best city they’ve ever been to.
They have also showcased their bewitching talents on 107.5 bus, they performed their hit songs Sorry, ILY, and California on 107.5 bus on February 13, 2020. It was like the fans got serenaded by them the night before valentine’s day.
“Mahal Ko Kayo, Sana all, Mabuhay, and Jowa” were some of the Filipino words they learned during their world tour in Manila.
Watch their exclusive interview here on MYX Philippines.
They made a song dedicated to their fans
Amidst the dispute between the band and their former label, On August 24, 2020, they released a heartfelt song Black Rose dedicated to their fans.
And this part of the song hit so hard:
“Tell Me it’s okay, don’t be afraid.
Nobody can take away, take away
Love is the way”
Started a new Journey with their New Label
It was in August this year when they signed a contract with Far Eastern Movement’s Transparent Arts as their new label.
Comeback Album
After two years of hiatus, they released their comeback album, Heal on October 6, the following day, they released its title track, Sour.
The Rose members wanted Black Roses to experience the process of healing through this album. They thought it would be great to share and heal together that’s why they chose the theme “Heal”.
The Rose’s Official Social Media Accounts
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and YouTube Channel.
I became a fan when I heard their ILYSB by LANY cover. I got swooned at Woosung’s voice and the whole band’s charm and talent.
Watch it here and ready your hearts because this will surely make you fall in love with them.
Stan The Rose and I guarantee that you’ll never regret being part of their fandom Black Rose.
Moreover, it was announced that The Rose is going to have their Heal Together World Tour In Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, and Seoul.
Note: article is originally published on June 16, 2021, and has been revised on October 16, 2022, for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Thank you for this!! I ROSE YOU