BLACKPINK’s Rosé opened up about a very special moment she shared with Taylor Swift last September. The two met at Electric Lady Studios in New York at a party thrown by producer Jack Antonoff. At the time, Rosé faced the dismal moments of certain tracks for her highly-anticipated solo album Rosie and was overwhelmed by pressures that carved her individual way into the music world.
During the party, Taylor Swift didn’t only offer words of welcome to Rosé but advice and encouragement. Rosé said that Swift gave her a rundown of key logistics one could expect, including possible pitfalls, she may face as a solo artist. This kind of pop headliner has warned her to always be alert and prepared.
The most surprising, perhaps crowning moment of the interaction, was when Swift gave Rosé her phone number and invited her to call her if she were to have more questions or needed more advice. “As soon as I told her I was a huge fan and had some questions, she immediately said, ‘Spill, let me help you out,'” Rosé recalled.
Rosé was so grateful for Swift’s mentorship, whom she called “literally the coolest” and a true “girl’s girl.” She shared that Swift was really protective and supportive during their discussion by sharing some of the things she had gone through within the industry. “She’s killed it in the game and was kind enough to walk me through,” exclaimed Rosé, literally in awe that the superstar would extend a room to her to help.
For Rosé, who is a long-time Swiftie, this was a moment that came out of dreams. She shared how surreal it sounded to her that she had personal advice from her multi-year idol.
As a result, both artists’ fandoms have taken to social media, saying this was one of those perfect examples of women in solidarity within the music industry. Multitudes of tweets and postings celebrated the supportive exchange the two artists made, with many speculating perhaps Rosé and Swift could collaborate on something. Although none has been confirmed, that idea sent their combined fandoms into a stew of excitement.
One fan wrote on X, “Queens supporting queens! Rosé sharing that Taylor Swift shared her wisdom and gave her phone number has to be the most wholesome content we needed.” Another added, “The music industry and the queen of K-pop. imagine a collab.”.
This interaction is a great reflection of mutual respect and sisterhood between successful women in the music industry. In Rosé’s continued steps into her solo career, Swift’s actions remind one of the ability of experience in the artists to mentor rising stars.
The bond between Rosé and Swift serves to inspire fans, while also pointing to the beauty of collaboration and support in an otherwise competitive world of music. If the new friendship ushers in a musical collaboration, then the connection of the two artists has sent ripples of admiration and excitement which will, no doubt, echo across the industry.
