Rosé to perform solo at 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York

Rosé of BLACKPINK will make a special solo appearance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York on Saturday, Sept. 27, organizers announced, joining a star-studded lineup that also includes Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo and Elyanna. The event will take place on the Great Lawn in Central Park and will stream worldwide.

Global Citizen said Rosé, 28, will give her first solo festival performance as part of the climate and poverty-focused advocacy concert that mobilizes entertainment, policy and philanthropic leaders. "Rosé is one of the most influential artists of this generation, bridging languages and cultures through the universal power of music," Global Citizen chief music and entertainment officer Katie Hill said. "We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Global Citizen stage for her first-ever solo festival performance." Hill added that organizers are looking forward to seeing fans of Rosé and BLACKPINK, citing both fandom names.

The festival, which Global Citizen runs to advance its campaign to end extreme poverty, will be hosted by Hugh Jackman. Cohosts include Bill Nye, Adam Lambert, Danai Gurira and Liza Koshy, while speakers confirmed...