Close your eyes, listen, and think of your Utopia.
That sentiment echoed throughout the night at the Los Angeles stop of The Rose’s 10th Anniversary World Tour, ROSETOPIA on Friday, June 12th at 8PM at the Peacock Theater.
From their early days busking on the streets of Korea as the trio Windfall, to becoming the four-piece band fans know today, The Rose has weathered more than their fair share of challenges. Between competing alongside K-pop giants and Western artists on the charts, navigating multiple legal battles with their former label, and ultimately forging their own independent path, the group has remained strong. Throughout it all, they made one thing clear: none of it would have been possible without their fans – BLACKROSE. The evening served as both a celebration and a reflection, with the band performing a setlist that spanned their entire career—from their debut era to their latest unreleased tracks from their next album “ROSE.”
Opening the show with their latest single, “Utopia,” The Rose immediately energized the crowd with its encouraging lyrics and uplifting sound. Rather than a goodbye, the performance felt like a homecoming. The night was a celebration of how far the band has come and a toast to the future ahead.
Following the tour, The Rose will enter an indefinite hiatus. Leader Woosung, also known as Sammy, shared that the band has been working almost nonstop since their 2016 debut and now has an opportunity to step back, rest, and pursue individual passions. Whether that means spending more time with family, releasing solo music, acting, or exploring new creative avenues, the hiatus marks a well-earned pause for the group. Sammy also reflected on his recent vocal surgery earlier this year and the uncertainty he felt leading into the tour. Despite those concerns, he reminded fans of one of the band’s core beliefs:
“Honestly, this is why we do music. We do music to heal together. We write music because it heals us, and for you to feel that with us is so, so special. Music can change your perspective, bring back memories, make friends. Music is special.”
That heartfelt moment seamlessly led into a performance of their debut single, “Sorry,” which the band jokingly described as an apology for the delay of their upcoming album, originally set to release in April. The members repeatedly expressed their gratitude to fans who continued to support the tour despite the album not yet being released.
Now fully independent with no label and no management, the group is steering every aspect of the project themselves. Their confidence in both their music and their community was evident throughout the night. While fans will have to wait a little longer to hear the new album, The Rose encouraged everyone to look forward to its release later this year after the conclusion of the tour.
