The Rose on the big screen. Documentary Come Back to Me [Reflection]

February 14, 2026. Valentine's Day, which this time I spent at the cinema, although recently it was with Ateez in Copenhagen... Anyone who watched the vlog on YT knows. In selected locations, you could watch the documentary The Rose: Come Back to Me. And I'll tell you one thing: it wasn't an ordinary screening, and the cinema hall was almost completely full.

 

Who exactly is The Rose? They are a South Korean indie-rock band consisting of four members: Woosung, Dojoon, Hajoon, and Taegyeom. They debuted in 2017 and right from the start, they went somewhat against the grain. They were trained under the typical K-pop model, but that wasn't something they identified with. They focused on their authenticity, without the pressure of fitting into the idol mold. And it was this authenticity that attracted people from all over the world to them. Although they originate from South Korea, they have a decided majority of fans abroad. It was they who picked up on their debut song Sorry.

Their debut did not fit the tastes of the time, or so it was thought. Today, it is this very distinctiveness that most sets them apart and brings them global recognition.

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I've been listening to them essentially since my K-pop beginnings. I am full of admiration for how persistent and focused on their common goal the guys from The Rose are. They are literally four buddies who wanted to dedicate themselves to music and paid the price for it, facing an uphill battle not only at the beginning but throughout most of their career.

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I won't hide it... I'll always have a beef with their previous agency for the way they were treated. The topic of suing your own agency is an extremely delicate matter, especially when the situation is unstable. I distinctly remember the moment when they practically disappeared. Silence, no information. Fans didn't know what was next. In the meantime, three of them were doing their mandatory military service, and Woosung returned to the States.

Each of them had to go through their own struggles, which must have been difficult to share with the world. Although they later became more open with fans about the whole situation, some information in the documentary was still shocking to me. The amount of sacrifice, stress, and uncertainty they had to face really gives one pause. I literally cried through the whole film, if not from sadness, then from laughter. My favorite comedians, seriously.

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The documentary shows snippets from the band's history, from playing for tips on the streets, through being discovered by a K-Pop agency, to performing at Coachella. And that's something incredible, because we see their journey in full, uncensored. Some of the recordings are already familiar to us from their vlogs, but some scenes show a completely new perspective. A more raw, more personal one. The film tells how they regained control over their music and returned to the stage, but on their own terms.

 

Currently, it's hard for me to say whether their newer or older music is more important to me. The Rose has such a sound that it's hard to pick one favorite song or even a few favorites. I identify with them quite strongly.

As they say, music can heal & I love them for that.

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If any of you don't know them yet, now is the time! Definitely check them out if you like this kind of sound or want to get to know some really cool and authentic guys. Huge talent, self-deprecating humor, jokes thrown in casually, and above all, sincerity. They never changed, and that's why I love them.

 

I won't deny that I have a lot of personal memories with them. I had the opportunity to attend their concert in Krakow during the Dawn to Dusk tour, at none other than Tauron Arena. To this day, I remember the moment the European dates were announced and the shock that they chose my hometown and such a large venue. In comparison, a few years earlier they played in Poland but in the Stodoła club. It was a huge leap, and we had a sold-out show. I am incredibly proud of them!

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I wrestled for a long time with whether I should buy a more expensive ticket instead of a regular one for the floor or stands. Now I know it was one of the best decisions. VIP and access to the soundcheck is an experience that can't be compared to anything else, especially at a Rose concert. Here they hummed something under their breath, there they talked to us about Polish vodka. Seriously, how can you not love them!

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Last year, I also attended a concert in Warsaw during the WRLD tour, this time in the stands. And I'll tell you this... once you experience being almost at the barricade, it's hard to beat that feeling. Nevertheless, both of these concerts had something special about them.

However, the documentary lacked mention of this last tour, which, in my opinion, most strongly showed their authenticity and what The Rose truly is.

 

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You can find the full report from the Krakow concert and snippets from the soundcheck on my YouTube channel. The channel is my international platform, so the vlog was recorded in English.

 

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