ABOUT THE ROSE

Known for their electrifying rock performances, The Rose quickly became one of Korea’s most sought-after groups after debuting their 2017 single “Sorry.” In 2018, The Rose was named one of the top five "new K-pop artists to watch" by Billboard.

Since their 2022 comeback, The Rose has continued to forge their own path outside of the K-pop system.

  • The members have chosen to work with each other - they were not assembled by a big label.

  • They publish on their own label to maintain creative freedom.

  • The band is unapologetic about who they are - they make mistakes and want their fans to know no one is the perfect “idol.”

  • The Rose has formed a partnership with U.S. based Transparent Arts - founded by Far East Movement - a band who are  themselves groundbreakers.

  • Their fan base- known as the Black Rose- is global and strong!

WOOSUNG (Sammy) KIM  - Singer, Guitarist  

  • Born in 1993 in South Korea, Woosung was raised in Southern California.

  • Returned to Korea after finishing high school to compete in the TV competition series, K-pop Star.

  • Spent years at DSP Media as a K-pop trainee before dropping out.

  • Recruited as the last member of the band; known for his distinctive soulful, raspy voice and guitar skills.

  • As an American citizen, he was not required to serve in the military.

  • Built up his solo pop career alongside Transparent Arts during the band’s hiatus.

  • Collaborated with BTS' Suga on his solo album track, Snooze.

DOJOON (Leo) PARK - Singer, Guitarist, Synths 

  • Born in 1993 in South Korea.

  • Trained under DSP Media as a K-pop trainee where Woosung also trained.

  • Spent five years in New Zealand as a young boy.

  • Began his South Korean military service in July 2020.

“We were considered risky in the idol world because of how the music industry is here (Korea). Bands like us aren’t always viewed as being able to be successful.” - Dojoon (Leo)

 HAJOON (Dylan) LEE -   Drummer

  • Born in 1994 in South Korea.

  • Met Jaehyeong busking together on the streets before starting  a trio with Dojoon.

  • Wrote The Rose’s debut song “Sorry.”

  • Served in the South Korean military October 2020 through July 2022.

TAEGYEOM (Jeff) LEE - Bassist 

  • Born in 1994 in South Korea.

  • Part of a busking band in 2015 called Windfall alongside fellow members Hajoon and Dojoon.

  • Landed the male lead role in the web series Six Love Story.

  • Started his military duties November 2020 and was discharged in August 2022