After a year of remarkable global success, Rosé of BLACKPINK chose to close 2025 not on a stage, but with a quiet act of kindness spending meaningful time with children battling serious illnesses.
On December 31, Rosé shared photos and a heartfelt message on her personal social media, revealing that she had visited Seoul National University Children’s Hospital during the Christmas season to meet young patients and offer encouragement.
“I Wanted to Return the Love I Received”
In her message, Rosé expressed gratitude to the children for welcoming her and reflected on the emotional impact of the visit.
She wrote that after receiving so much love throughout the year—especially through her song APT.—she wanted to give something back. While the visit was meant to comfort the children who are bravely enduring their treatments, Rosé shared that she was the one who left feeling more warmth, joy, and gratitude.
She described spending time talking, laughing, taking photos, and exchanging small gifts with the children, noting that their eyes and smiles stayed with her long after the visit ended.
A Message of Warmth Beyond the Visit
Rosé encouraged fans to keep these children in their thoughts and to share love and attention whenever possible. She also extended her wishes to children around the world, hoping they could all experience a warm and happy year-end, and wished everyone a joyful new year.
Photos from the visit show Rosé in a relaxed, casual look—smiling warmly as she poses with children, makes heart gestures, and personally hands out gifts, creating a gentle and uplifting atmosphere.
Fans Applaud Her Sincerity
Fans responded with an outpouring of praise, leaving comments such as “So sweet,” “Number one girl,” and “Your heart is like an angel,” applauding not just her success, but her compassion.
Success Followed by Purpose
Rosé’s visit comes after a milestone year in her solo career. Her collaboration with Bruno Mars, APT., released in October, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing her global influence. She also made history at the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to win Song of the Year.
By choosing to end the year with compassion rather than celebration, Rosé once again demonstrated that her influence extends far beyond charts and trophies—reaching into real lives with sincerity, warmth, and heart.