The Rose (더 로즈) is a four-member rock band under their own independent label, Windfall. Formed by J&Star Company, they started off as an indie band before making their official debut on August 3, 2017 with their first digital single "Sorry".
History[]
2017: Debut with "Sorry", "Like We Used To"[]
The Rose debuted on August 3, 2017 with their first digital single "Sorry".[3]
On October 30, they dropped a video teaser for their second digital single "Like We Used To", which was released on November 1.[4][5]
2018: Void, Dawn[]
On April 9, 2018, the group announced their first mini album, Void, which was released on April 16.[6][7]
On September 18, the group announced their second mini album, Dawn, which was released on October 4.[8][9]
2019: "Red", We Rose You Live World Tour[]
On July 6, the band announced their We Rose You Live World Tour, starting with a concert in Seoul on August 17.[10]
On August 6, 2019, the group announced their first single album, "Red", which was released on August 13.[11][12]
2020–2021: Agency dispute, "Black Rose", "Beauty and the Beast"[]
On February 28, 2020, the band announced they have requested the termination of their contract with their agency, citing unreasonable schedules and problems with payments. J&Star Company issued a statement refuting their claims as they had not violated the exclusive contract and had provided payment information over the contract period. The agency explained that they may take legal steps and considering compensation.[13]
On August 3, 2020, the members created their own SNS accounts for their band, not affiliated with J&Star Company. They released the single "Black Rose" on August 23. The song was later taken down due to the ongoing dispute.
On August 31, 2020, J&Star Company stated that the band’s request for contract termination has been denied by the courts. They added that an arbitration is currently underway and they wish "to resolve the matter in an amicable way".[14]
On June 29, 2021, member Woosung confirmed that everything has been sorted out with J&Star Company and that they are not under contract anymore. The group plan to reunite once the mandatory military service of the other members is over.[15]
On December 28, 2021, J&Star Company announced the release of the digital single "Beauty and the Beast" on December 29, which is their last release under the agency.[16]
2022: "Childhood", Heal, Heal Together World Tour[]
On June 15, 2022, through their Discord channel, The Rose announced the Heal project and their upcoming album. Fans can send their own healing stories which will inspire a song for the album.
On August 8, The Rose announced their Heal Together World Tour. It will starts in Chicago, Illinois on October 13.[17]
On September 6, they announced their first full-length album, Heal, set to release on October 6. "Childhood" was pre-released on September 15.[18]
2023: "Back To Me / Alive", "You're Beautiful", Dual, Down to Dusk Tour[]
On July 1, 2023, The Rose hinted at their upcoming comeback with a countdown.[19] On July 7, they announced their second full-length album, Dual, set for release on September 22.[20] "Back To Me / Alive" was pre-released on July 20,[21] followed by "You're Beautiful" on August 25.[22]
On July 24, the group announced their Down to Dusk tour with the United States and Canada dates.[23]
2024: "Lifeline (Reborn)"[]
On March 29, 2024, The Rose announced their digital single "Lifeline (Reborn)", set to be released on April 6.[24]
2025: Wrld[]
On March 28, 2025, The Rose announced the album Wrld, set to be released on May 31, ahead of their Once Upon A Wrld Tour.[25]
Members[]
| Name | Position(s) | Rose | Years active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woosung (우성) | Leader, Main Vocalist, Electric Guitarist | White Rose | 2017–present |
| Dojoon (도준) | Main Vocalist, Keyboardist, Acoustic Guitarist | Red Rose | 2017–present |
| Hajoon (하준) | Drummer, Sub Vocalist, Rapper | Blue Rose | 2017–present |
| Jaehyeong (재형) | Bassist, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae | Pink Rose | 2017–present |
Discography[]
Studio albums[]Mini albums[]Single albums[]
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Digital singles[]
OSTs[]
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Concerts[]
Japan showcases[]
- 2018 The Rose Japan 1st Showcase ～Target On～ (2018)[26]
World tours[]
- 2018 Paint It Rose Tour (2018)
- Paint It Rose 2018 : 2nd Coloring (2018)
- We Rose You Live World Tour (2019)
- Heal Together World Tour (2022)
- Down to Dusk Tour (2023)
- Once Upon A Wrld Tour (2025)
Festival participation[]
- K-Expo 2018 (2018)[27]
- 2022 Someday Festival (2022)[28]
- Hyperound K-fest Abu Dhabi 2022 (2022)[29]
- Festival Estéreo Picnic 2023 (2023)[30]
- Lollapalooza São Paulo 2023 (2023)[30]
- Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2023 (2023)[30]
- Lollapalooza Santiago 2023 (2023)[30]
- CONQuest Festival 2023 (2023)[30]
- Lollapalooza Stockholm 2023 (2023)[30]
- Main Square Festival 2023 (2023)[30]
- BST Hyde Park 2023 (2023)[31]
- Mad Cool 2023 (2023)[30]
- Montreux Jazz Festival 2023 (2023)[32]
- Lollapalooza Chicago 2023 (2023)[33]
- Music Midtown 2023 (2023)[34]
- Life Is Beautiful 2023 (2023)[35]
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2024 (2024)[36]
- Summer Sonic 2025 (2025)[37]
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
Miscellaneous[]
References[]
- ↑ Sportskeeda: WOOSUNG talks about The Rose world tour, favorite part of Phase Me MV, band’s official lightstick, and more
- ↑ Billboard: The Rose Inks Label Partnership With Transparent Arts Ahead of Album, World Tour
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Popular Indie Band The Rose Officially Debuts With “Sorry”
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Rose Reveals Melancholy MV Teaser For “Like We Used To”
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Rose Makes Beautiful Return With MV For “Like We Used To”
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose Reveals Teaser + Track List, Comeback With 1st Mini Album
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Rose Sings “Baby” In MV For Title Track Of First Mini Album
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose Reveals 1st Teaser Image For October Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Rose Gives You The Feels Through “She’s In The Rain” MV
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose Announces U.S. Stops For 2019 World Tour
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (August 6, 2019)
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: The Rose Embodies Freedom In Youthful “RED” Comeback MV
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose Requests Termination Of Contact With Agency + J & STAR Company Responds
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose’s Request For Contract Termination Denied By Court
- ↑ South China Morning Post: K-pop-rock singer Woosung on new single ‘Lazy’, his band The Rose’s future and why he writes music
- ↑ (KO) Starnews: 더로즈, 29일 신곡 발매…군입대+소속사와 계약 종료
- ↑ Soompi: The Rose Announces Comeback And World Tour After Partnering With Far East Movement’s Label
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter: HEAL Scheduler #TheRoseHEAL #TheRose #더로즈 (September 6, 2022)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter: Coming Soon https://officialtherose.com #TheRose #더로즈 (September 6, 2022)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter: [In Bloom] Interlude #TheRose #더로즈 #InBloom (July 7, 2023)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter: [DUAL] Release Schedule Part 1 #TheRoseDUAL #TheRose #더로즈 (July 8, 2023)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter: [DUAL] Release Schedule Part 2 #TheRoseDUAL #TheRose #더로즈 (August 12, 2023)
- ↑ @TheRose_0803 on Twitter (July 24, 2023)
- ↑ @TheRose_0803 on Twitter (March 29, 2024)
- ↑ @TheRose_0803 on X (March 28, 2025)
- ↑ The Rose Japan on Twitter (August 31, 2018)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (September 26, 2018)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (August 11, 2022)
- ↑ @Hyperound_ae on Twitter (August 2, 2022)
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 The Rose on Twitter (March 16, 2023)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (March 23, 2023)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (April 5, 2023)
- ↑ The Rose on Twitter (March 22, 2023)
- ↑ @MusicMidtown on Twitter (May 16, 2023)
- ↑ @lifeisbeautiful on Twitter (March 28, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Single List: 에이티즈·르세라핌·더로즈, 美 ‘코첼라 페스티벌’ 라인업 합류
- ↑ @summer_sonic on X (April 4, 2025)
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