Rose, a member of Blackpink, speaks publicly about navigating her celebrity status
South Korean pop sensation Rose, best recognized for her solo hits such as "On The Ground" and "Gone," has shared insights into the challenges of living under constant public scrutiny. In an interview with Dazed Magazine, the artist expressed a yearning for anonymity, stating, "What does freedom look like to me? Freedom means being anonymous."
Looking back on her career, the Blackpink singer admitted that attempting to maintain a low profile with altered appearances had been too much, and she has no intention of repeating that experience. "It was really, really intense. I don't think I'll ever do that again," she said.
When asked about the possibility of acting to escape her public persona, Rose replied, "Wow, yes, I think that would be incredible in that sense ... Yes, I would love to act, because I'll get to feel what it's like to be anonymous."
Rose rose to fame with Blackpink in 2016, yet she has made efforts to keep a low profile. In fact, she dressed as an elderly woman merely to walk incognito.
In the broader context, Rose McGowan—a different individual often appearing in search results—is maintains a low profile in the entertainment industry, having moved from Los Angeles to Mexico in 2020. McGowan has described the cultural diversity, geography, joy, and passion of Mexico as providing a lifestyle that offers her anonymity and peace away from the pressures of fame and the entertainment industry [2]. Although there are no indications of upcoming acting projects, her statements suggest contentment with the reduced public exposure her new life affords [2].
In contrast, Rose McIver—another Rose in the spotlight—has been nominated for acting and directing awards in 2025, but there is no connection between her view of acting and the desire for anonymity [1].
In summary, Rose expresses a preference for anonymity over a high-profile acting career and a more private life. Although details about her future acting plans are unclear, her move to Mexico and desire for peace indicate a compromise between fame and personal freedom [2].
- Rose, who rose to fame with Blackpink in 2016, shares a similar longing for anonymity with Rose McGowan, another prominent figure in the entertainment industry, who moved to Mexico in 2020 for a more private life.
- While Rose McIver, another celebrity named Rose, has been recognized for her acting and directing talents, there seems to be no connection between her view of acting and the desire for anonymity that the Blackpink singer and Rose McGowan have expressed.
- As entertainers, both Rose and Rose McGowan have tasted the limelight, yet they have shown a willingness to step back from the world of pop-culture and who they are perceived to be in order to gain a level of personal freedom and anonymity.
