Asian Australian musicians are finding massive success overseas but receive little acclaim or recognition back home. Why? In the past year, K-pop star Rosé has redefined the music genre known for its choreographed dance moves and global fan culture. Having followed Rosé since the 2016 arrival of Blackpink – one of the world’s most popular K-pop girl groups, of which she is one of four members – I am so excited about her debut full-length album, Rosie, released on Friday. But I am also frustrated and disappointed, because in Australia (where Rosé grew up before heading to South Korea to become a K-pop idol) there has been relatively little coverage of her achievements. Continue reading...