‘The Rose: Come Back to Me’ Viewing Points Revealed! Global 'Black Rose' Fans Gathering at Theaters!

The film 〈The Rose: Come Back to Me〉 captures the brilliant journey of the band ‘The Rose’, known for their unique musicality, and has revealed viewing points that have gathered the global fandom ‘Black Rose’ in theaters, receiving praise from the media and critics ahead of its exclusive release tomorrow, the 14th (Saturday) at CGV.

#1 From Hongdae to Coachella, the Music of ‘The Rose’ Captivating the World!

The film 〈The Rose: Come Back to Me〉 is a documentary that captures the brilliant journey of the indie rock band ‘The Rose’, which has captivated audiences from the streets of Hongdae to Coachella, and will be exclusively released at CGV tomorrow, February 14th (Saturday). The members, who are all-around artists capable of playing instruments, singing, writing, and producing, showcase their dazzling live performances, including moments when they stood on the stage of Coachella, the largest music festival in the U.S. Their unique musical journey, which has transitioned from the K-POP system to the global stage, boasts a captivating charm that naturally leads viewers to seek out ‘The Rose’ music after watching the film. In particular, the scene where the global fandom ‘Black Rose’ responds to ‘The Rose’’s passionate stage with a sing-along in Korean transcends language barriers and offers a special cinematic experience through music.

#2 Healing Through Music: The Members’ Heartfelt Stories

Under the message “Heal Together” and “Healing people through music,” the identity of the band ‘The Rose’ can be said to be the four members: Kim Woo-sung, Park Do-joon, Lee Ha-jun, and Lee Tae-kyung. Despite various hardships and adversities, including conflicts with their former agency and personal traumas, ‘The Rose’ has not given up and has become one. The healing message they convey is powerful. The authentic stories revealed through a significant amount of footage shot by the members themselves and individual interviews leave a deep impression on viewers. The contrast between their glamorous stage presence and the honest behind-the-scenes stories gradually builds a narrative of growth that culminates in their exhilarating live performances, exploding with the overwhelming emotions of the members united solely through music.

#3 A Well-Made Documentary Praised by Forbes

The film 〈The Rose: Come Back to Me〉 is a well-made documentary directed by Eugene Yi, who directed 〈Free Chol Soo Lee〉, in collaboration with a veteran production team. In this regard, the American media Forbes noted, “The harmony of direction, editing, and pacing makes for an excellent film. It skillfully balances humorous scenes and touching moments” (Forbes), drawing attention to the film's high quality. Janet Yang, the former president of the Academy, remarked, “In many ways, ‘The Rose’ reminds me of The Beatles. The harmony they create when they come together is truly magical” (Janet Yang). Domestic media and critics have also praised it, stating, “The power of music that comforts both creators and listeners” (critic Kim Yeon-woo), and “This film asks what they had to choose and what they had to give up to survive as artists within the structure, before praising the expansion of K-POP” (Cineplay guest reporter Lee Hwa-jeong).

With the captivating music of the band ‘The Rose’, the film 〈The Rose: Come Back to Me〉 is set to heal the theatergoers during the Lunar New Year holiday, starting tomorrow at CGV theaters nationwide, and will be released sequentially in theaters around the world.