Blackpink's Rosé sees success in China with debut album

Rosé of Blackpink [YG ENTERTAINMENT]

Blackpink Rosé is creating a buzz in China with her first solo album “R.” The new album has been in the No. 1 spot on QQ Music’s digital album sales chart for three consecutive days as of Monday.

The lead track “On The Ground” has also taken the top spots in five different categories on QQ Music, including for its music video. The track has also taken the number one spot on other major music charts in China, such as Kugou Music and Kuwo Music.

The lead song of the album which was released on March 12 ranked first on iTunes charts in 51 different countries, as well as ranking in the top ten of Spotify's global top 50 chart.

The singer will perform on U.S. TV show “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on NBC on March 16 to promote her new album.

BY LEE SUN-MIN [summerlee@joongang.co.kr]