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EXCLUSIVE: Metro Talks With South Korean Pop-Rock Band The Rose
EXCLUSIVE: Metro Talks With South Korean Pop-Rock Band The Rose
Chuchie Ledesma
Published Oct 18, 2022 08:00 PM PHT
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Updated Nov 12, 2022 05:52 PM PHT

K-pop music scene is brimming with world-class talents and is continuously ushering in more as the years pass. In the competitive throng of gifted groups and soloists, one has to be exceptionally good—coupled with the right mix of genius, timing, and music that resonates with listeners—to stand out.
K-pop music scene is brimming with world-class talents and is continuously ushering in more as the years pass. In the competitive throng of gifted groups and soloists, one has to be exceptionally good—coupled with the right mix of genius, timing, and music that resonates with listeners—to stand out.
Such is the amazing fate of The Rose, a pop-rock band from South Korea, whose debut song “Sorry” landed on number 7 of Billboard’s Top 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2017—just a few months after its launch.
Such is the amazing fate of The Rose, a pop-rock band from South Korea, whose debut song “Sorry” landed on number 7 of Billboard’s Top 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2017—just a few months after its launch.
The Rose members (from left) JAEHYEONG (Jeff), WOOSUNG (Sammy), DOJOON (Leo), and HAJOON (Dylan) Photo courtesy of Windfall

Since then, the band—composed of WOOSUNG (lead vocals and electric guitar), DOJOON (main vocals, keyboards, and acoustic guitar), JAEHYEONG (sub-vocals and bass), and HAJOON (sub-vocals and drums)—has been slowly but surely making a mark on the K-pop world one thought-provoking song at a time.
Since then, the band—composed of WOOSUNG (lead vocals and electric guitar), DOJOON (main vocals, keyboards, and acoustic guitar), JAEHYEONG (sub-vocals and bass), and HAJOON (sub-vocals and drums)—has been slowly but surely making a mark on the K-pop world one thought-provoking song at a time.
In a short span since their debut, they have released two mini albums titled “Void” and “Dawn.” These EPs had the songs “Sorry,” which GOT7’s Jinyoung even sang in one of their fansign events, “CANDY (So good),” “Like We Used To,” and “She’s In The Rain,” to name a few.
In a short span since their debut, they have released two mini albums titled “Void” and “Dawn.” These EPs had the songs “Sorry,” which GOT7’s Jinyoung even sang in one of their fansign events, “CANDY (So good),” “Like We Used To,” and “She’s In The Rain,” to name a few.
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Their undeniable presence, charisma, and connection with the audience are evident in their music and performance videos. These adjectives, albeit falling short in fully encapsulating the essence of the band, also crosses over to when they did covers such as LANY’s “ILYSB” and Coldplay’s “Yellow.”
Their undeniable presence, charisma, and connection with the audience are evident in their music and performance videos. These adjectives, albeit falling short in fully encapsulating the essence of the band, also crosses over to when they did covers such as LANY’s “ILYSB” and Coldplay’s “Yellow.”
Truly, they are among this generation’s K-pop bands to watch for. Now, fresh off their hiatus (DOJOON, HAJOON, and JAEHYEONG just completed their mandatory military service), The Rose blooms anew with their new and first full-length album called “HEAL,” a ‘fan and artist engaged album’ as Dojoon described it.
Truly, they are among this generation’s K-pop bands to watch for. Now, fresh off their hiatus (DOJOON, HAJOON, and JAEHYEONG just completed their mandatory military service), The Rose blooms anew with their new and first full-length album called “HEAL,” a ‘fan and artist engaged album’ as Dojoon described it.
It is followed by a world tour that, according to the band, aims to heal them together with their fans through their music.
It is followed by a world tour that, according to the band, aims to heal them together with their fans through their music.
After the hiatus of The Rose, they also set up their own company, Windfall, in South Korea and have also recently joined a partnership with Transparent Arts. In the two months since the pop-rock quartet had been back, the band also garnered over 1 million TikTok followers and sold out a 40-city world tour this Fall, including 6,000 tickets in Sao Paolo and 4,000 tickets in both Los Angeles and New York.
After the hiatus of The Rose, they also set up their own company, Windfall, in South Korea and have also recently joined a partnership with Transparent Arts. In the two months since the pop-rock quartet had been back, the band also garnered over 1 million TikTok followers and sold out a 40-city world tour this Fall, including 6,000 tickets in Sao Paolo and 4,000 tickets in both Los Angeles and New York.
“When their stories go into our songs, they will be able to immerse themselves more, and then knowing they participated in our songs can be a gift to them,” explained HAJOON in the first episode of their The HEAL Project documentary.
“When their stories go into our songs, they will be able to immerse themselves more, and then knowing they participated in our songs can be a gift to them,” explained HAJOON in the first episode of their The HEAL Project documentary.
In a Metro.Style exclusive interview with The Rose, WOOSUNG shared that “HEAL is all about healing and how we feel that music is healing… We just love to share this experience and this love and this healing process that we feel to our listeners.” The album was launched last October 6.
In a Metro.Style exclusive interview with The Rose, WOOSUNG shared that “HEAL is all about healing and how we feel that music is healing… We just love to share this experience and this love and this healing process that we feel to our listeners.” The album was launched last October 6.
Apart from their new album and world tour, one of their songs titled “YES” features our very own, singer and Careless Music chairman James Reid. Similarly, James also collaborated with The Rose member WOOSUNG for the track “hold on tight,” which is a part of the Filipino artist’s sophomore album, lovescene:.
Apart from their new album and world tour, one of their songs titled “YES” features our very own, singer and Careless Music chairman James Reid. Similarly, James also collaborated with The Rose member WOOSUNG for the track “hold on tight,” which is a part of the Filipino artist’s sophomore album, lovescene:.
Watch our exclusive Metro Talks interview with The Rose as they talk about about their first full-length album and the tracks in it:
“Hey, Filipino Black Roses! We’re The Rose,” WOOSUNG says. “Thank you for always supporting us and watching us and walking with us on this journey that we are on. Please check out our new album HEAL. We’re excited for you guys to hear it. We’ve prepared so much with a documentary to show you guys all of our processes. We are so excited to be in the Philippines soon. We’ll have the dates announced surely enough. See you there! Mahal kita!”
“Hey, Filipino Black Roses! We’re The Rose,” WOOSUNG says. “Thank you for always supporting us and watching us and walking with us on this journey that we are on. Please check out our new album HEAL. We’re excited for you guys to hear it. We’ve prepared so much with a documentary to show you guys all of our processes. We are so excited to be in the Philippines soon. We’ll have the dates announced surely enough. See you there! Mahal kita!”
Lead photo courtesy of Transparent Arts
Lead photo courtesy of Transparent Arts
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Eugene, Donny, and Kathryn Embark on New Roles as 'Pilipinas Got Talent' Season 7 Judges
Eugene, Donny, and Kathryn Embark on New Roles as 'Pilipinas Got Talent' Season 7 Judges
Metro.Style
Published Feb 21, 2025 09:40 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 21, 2025 09:51 PM PHT


Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) is set to be back for its seventh season. Following the reveal of Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Robi Domingo as the new hosts, the reality competition show's judges have now been revealed. Asia's Superstar Kathryn Bernardo, "New Gen Matinee Idol" Donny Pangilinan, and "Comedy Star for All Seasons" Eugene Domingo join "The Boss" Freddie "FMG" Garcia in the powerhouse panel.
Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) is set to be back for its seventh season. Following the reveal of Melai Cantiveros-Francisco and Robi Domingo as the new hosts, the reality competition show's judges have now been revealed. Asia's Superstar Kathryn Bernardo, "New Gen Matinee Idol" Donny Pangilinan, and "Comedy Star for All Seasons" Eugene Domingo join "The Boss" Freddie "FMG" Garcia in the powerhouse panel.
FMG is a staple on the show; he has seen the evolution of PGT since he's been among its judges since it first aired in 2010. But this stint is something new for Eugene, Kathryn, and Donny. Nevertheless, with their global achievements and remarkable talents that serve as sources of Pinoy pride, all three actors are perfect to be instrumental in shining the light on the world-class talent of Filipinos.
FMG is a staple on the show; he has seen the evolution of PGT since he's been among its judges since it first aired in 2010. But this stint is something new for Eugene, Kathryn, and Donny. Nevertheless, with their global achievements and remarkable talents that serve as sources of Pinoy pride, all three actors are perfect to be instrumental in shining the light on the world-class talent of Filipinos.

A renowned comedienne who's known for iconic portrayals in movies like Kimmy Dora and Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank, Eugene said that she will "add the fun" to PGT—no doubt she will but her rich dossier also lends credence to her inputs as a member of the panel of judges. She also added that FMG is the "authority," Kathryn is the "heart," and Donny is the representative of "the young generation."
A renowned comedienne who's known for iconic portrayals in movies like Kimmy Dora and Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank, Eugene said that she will "add the fun" to PGT—no doubt she will but her rich dossier also lends credence to her inputs as a member of the panel of judges. She also added that FMG is the "authority," Kathryn is the "heart," and Donny is the representative of "the young generation."
Kathryn has been in the industry for over two decades, starting as a child star and now Asia's Superstar with box-office successes in movies like The Hows of Us; Hello, Love, Goodbye; and Hello, Love, Again. Despite everything she's achieved so far, taking on this new role shows that Kathryn never stops learning and is open to projects she's never done before.
Kathryn has been in the industry for over two decades, starting as a child star and now Asia's Superstar with box-office successes in movies like The Hows of Us; Hello, Love, Goodbye; and Hello, Love, Again. Despite everything she's achieved so far, taking on this new role shows that Kathryn never stops learning and is open to projects she's never done before.
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As one-half of the phenomenal love team DonBelle, Donny rose to fame through shows like He's Into Her and Can't Buy Me Love. He also has some background as a VJ and host, and he said it has always been his dream to be part of PGT since his MYX days. Finally, that dream is about to come true as PGT premieres this March. As a creative with an eye for quality output, Donny will be fun to watch and listen to as he shares his thoughts and comments as a judge.
As one-half of the phenomenal love team DonBelle, Donny rose to fame through shows like He's Into Her and Can't Buy Me Love. He also has some background as a VJ and host, and he said it has always been his dream to be part of PGT since his MYX days. Finally, that dream is about to come true as PGT premieres this March. As a creative with an eye for quality output, Donny will be fun to watch and listen to as he shares his thoughts and comments as a judge.
Stay tuned to Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7, soon!
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