The Group's Unspoken Rules and Heartfelt Communication
There is a silent “chef ritual” within the group, where Rosé quietly enters the kitchen to prepare small homemade snacks for everyone to boost morale. This is something known among the members but never spoken aloud. When Lisa furrows her brow or raises her eyebrows slightly, it is often a sign that she has noticed a member's energy is low. In such moments, she starts a game or changes the subject, taking care not to draw attention to herself.
Jisoo usually makes a quick joke without making eye contact when someone makes a mistake during rehearsals. This both eases the tension and gently points out the mistake—it's the group's internal “warning system.” Jennie wants to talk to each member one-on-one before filming days. Not as a group, but individually. This habit helps everyone gauge each other's mood beforehand.
Roles Behind the Camera
During rehearsals, Lisa takes the lead in choreography when the dance instructor is not there, but the group refers to this as “Lisa's playtime” rather than “Lisa's class” because Lisa explains each new move with jokes and humor. Rosé usually takes it upon herself to check the earphone volume for the other members during studio recordings. This is especially important because Jisoo and Jennie sometimes unintentionally let their vocal tones drift.
Jisoo is known for reminding members to drink water during rehearsals and bringing extra water bottles with her. She carries two bottles, not just for herself but sometimes for Rosé as well. Jennie is the member who spends the most time on stage during costume fittings to test the lighting. She pays attention to how the light hits their facial features and takes notes for the other members.
Secret Ways They Protect Each Other
Rosé becomes quiet on social media, especially when Jennie is under media pressure. This is because she feels that the balance is disrupted when comments outside the group are focused on one person. She uses her silence as a form of support for the group. Lisa studies words that members may have difficulty saying in the local language before overseas events and whispers them to them. She does this especially for Jisoo, because Jisoo usually prefers to find solutions within the group rather than relying directly on the interpreter.
Jennie avoids talking about music with Rosé when she is being overly detail-oriented, instead taking her for a walk or flipping through fashion magazines. This helps Rosé relax mentally. When Jisoo noticed that Lisa started speaking Thai when she was under a lot of stress, she wrote down a Thai word and left it for her. She does this especially during international tours and aims to make Lisa smile.
Closeness Through Food, Humor, and Habits
When Lisa's snack preferences change, the members notice right away. Jennie, in particular, knows when Lisa is stressed when she chooses potato chips over chocolate and makes sure to sit next to her. Rosé sometimes goes into the kitchen and cooks something for everyone in turn. But she pays the most attention to Jisoo's taste reactions because Jisoo has a habit of summarizing dishes in one sentence—for example: “This dish is like an Australian who got lost in Paris.”
When Jisoo makes a joke and Lisa doesn't laugh, it means the joke has been added to the group's “cancel list.” This list is occasionally updated on a board backstage. Jennie is the most indecisive member when it comes to food choices. So, if they can't decide what to eat, Rosé usually shows Jennie the options with pictures.
Visual Imagery and Studio Language
Rosé is the member who uses the group's internal “visual metaphor” language the most when working on music video concepts. For example, she uses abstract expressions such as “silent scream” or “knot in the throat” to describe emotions; Jennie tries to express this through images.
Jennie looks at the other three members before looking at herself during filming. She pays particular attention to Lisa's costume and makeup because she has made it a habit to adjust her own posture based on Lisa's first shooting pose. Lisa knows that when Jisoo closes her eyes for a few seconds before shooting, it means she is preparing a line or a pose in her mind, so no one makes a sound at that moment.
Emotional Solidarity and Reactions in Times of Crisis
Jennie doesn't easily show her tears, but if something upsets her deeply, she leans on Rosé's shoulder before the group. This gesture is part of the group's reflex to comfort each other by touching. Lisa quietly gives one of the “lucky bracelets” she made herself to a member whose morale is low before the stage. Jisoo has five of these bracelets in her collection.
Jisoo has a habit of laughing when she is stressed. However, only Jennie understands this within the group. Most of the time, when the team hears her laugh, they think the tension has been relieved, but Jennie quietly takes Jisoo outside and leaves her alone for a few minutes. Rosé prefers to play music for a member who is crying instead of immediately hugging them. She usually quietly hands them her headphones because she believes that “what you're feeling right now should be heard.”
Travel and Hotel Routines
When staying at hotels during international tours, Jisoo wants to be the first to enter the hotel because there is a small superstition among the members that “the first person to enter the room gets the energy.” Lisa knows this, so she always lets her go first. Jennie always wears earplugs when the plane lands, but after landing, she joins the group conversation with her ears still plugged. Rosé finds this particularly funny because she has to read Jennie's lips to understand what she is saying.
Rosé has a habit of placing a flower in the glass in her hotel room in every city she visits. Most of the time, Lisa goes down to the lobby to find a small flower for her. The belief that “it should be the spirit of the place” is part of Rosé's way of preparing for the stage. Lisa and Jisoo collect hotel cards. But their game is this: whoever's card gets damaged at the hotel entrance has to buy the other person a sweet from that city.
Group Humor and Nickname Culture
Jennie often calls Rosé “Rosie Posie,” but this nickname is only used during happy moments. If Jennie doesn't use this nickname, Rosé immediately knows she's tense. Lisa calls Jisoo “Mom-bot” because Jisoo has made it a habit to behave in a structured manner and strictly follow the schedule within the group. They use humor to turn discipline into jokes.
Jisoo jokingly calls Jennie “Drama Queen,” but only when Jennie spends too much time getting ready in the morning. Jennie responds by saying, “She knows I have a lot of energy.” Rosé describes the cookies Lisa sometimes brings from Thailand as “deadly delicious” because she once ate too many before a shoot and got an upset stomach. Since then, Lisa has included a note saying “contains risk” when she gives them out.
Rehearsal and Stage Preparation Habits
Lisa likes to mark her space with tape before rehearsals begin. This is both a form of entertainment and a way to create a focus area. Other members refer to this as “Lisa's mental boundary.” Jennie usually hands in her microphone later than everyone else because she wants to make sure all the equipment is working properly for everyone first. This behavior is seen as “internal stage management.”
Jisoo stops talking if she experiences any issues with her voice during rehearsals. Her silence is the group's “alarm” signal. Rosé, in particular, immediately goes to her side and communicates by whispering. Rosé closes her eyes during the group's first stage rehearsal and accompanies the song's intro. This is seen as a “rhythm sense exercise” to test how synchronized the group is.
Social Media Silence and Its Meanings
If Lisa does not post anything on social media, which is unusual for her, the members understand that she is tired. Jennie, in particular, invites her to draw pictures instead of calling her during such times. Jennie checks the members' comments on days when they post together, but she does not comment herself. Instead, she gives “silent approval” with likes, which is a sign of her emotional support within the group.
Rosé sometimes leaves only emojis on some posts, but she chooses them carefully. The yellow heart emoji, in particular, indicates that one of the members is having a difficult day—it's a kind of coded message of support within the group.
Individual Roles and Interactions in the Creative Process
Rosé sometimes whistles the melody during the songwriting process and plays it for Lisa first. This is because Lisa's ability to “interpret a melody through dance upon first hearing it” helps Rosé decide which tempo will work best. Jennie is usually the last to speak when the group makes decisions during the songwriting process. This is because she observes the other members' tendencies and tries to fill in any emotional gaps. This behavior is seen as her role as the “balanced glue.”
Jisoo represents internal opposition during the creative brainstorming phase. If the ideas become too similar or too safe, she offers a contrasting suggestion. The members call this the “Jisoo touch” because ideas that initially seem strange often become the most memorable scenes in the music video. Lisa is the first to suggest the final pose in the group's dance choreography. She views the final moment as “the signature of the stage.” She has taken on an internal responsibility to define that signature, especially in group performances.
Pre-Performance Rituals and Superstitions
Rosé takes the same old hair clip out of her bag and puts it in her hair right before going on stage. She believes that this hair clip brought her luck during BLACKPINK's first showcase. The other members have noticed that she gets extra stressed when she forgets to wear it. Before going on stage, Jisoo looks in the mirror backstage and mutters a single word. No one has ever heard it, but Jennie once noticed her say “start.” Since then, the other members have also started choosing a word for themselves.
Lisa wants to be the first to step onto the stage with her left foot. So sometimes she changes her place in line. This reflex is a small obsession she has had since childhood, believing it brings her luck in competitions. Jennie always takes three deep breaths before going on stage. However, she doesn't do this alone; there must be another member with her. That's why the other three make sure to have a brief moment of contact before going on stage—a handshake, eye contact, or a small smile is enough.
Areas Where Opposite Personalities Create Balance
There are often conflicts between Jisoo's punctuality and planning and Rosé's scattered moments of inspiration. But there is a silent agreement between the two: Jisoo forgets about the time when Rosé is inspired, and Rosé doesn't question Jisoo's schedule. Lisa's tendency to make quick decisions is balanced by Jennie's meticulous approach. When Lisa says, “Let's shoot it from this angle” for a music video scene, Jennie comes up with three alternative lighting suggestions for the same scene. These two don't clash; instead, they complement each other.
Rosé's emotional depth is conveyed to the group through Jisoo's humorous filter. For example, when Rosé brings a “tearful” interpretation to a scene, Jisoo lightens it up a bit, striking a balance that is “emotional but not tearful.” When Jennie is focused, she closes herself off from her surroundings; Lisa is the opposite—she approaches people to cope with stress. So when Jennie withdraws, Lisa provides “noise therapy” from the outside, but she does this not consciously, but as a natural instinct.
Unspoken Agreements in Fan Relations
Lisa sometimes greets fans by mentioning their names in her sentences during fan interactions. She does this especially when other members are quiet on social media, as a kind of “group pulse check.” Jisoo exaggerates her jokes even more when a member's energy is low during fan meetings. Behind this is not only to make the members smile, but also to send a message to fans that “everything is fine.”
Jennie is very good at making eye contact with fans during one-on-one interactions. However, if one of the members is having a hard time backstage, Jennie will put on their glasses or accessories and go on stage. This is a “symbol of invisible solidarity.” When Rosé reads letters written by fans, she sometimes turns to the member next to her and whispers a line from the letter. This both shares the letter and implies that she thinks those words will be good for that member.
The Group's Mental Health Language and Silent Understanding
When Jennie is tired or exhausted, she usually signals this by letting her hair down instead of tying it up. When the members notice this small change, they don't try to get extra physical contact with her, they just listen more.
Rosé puts on a “everything is fine” mask when she's feeling down, but Jisoo notices that her voice drops a half tone. This slight drop is a signal for Jisoo; she quietly sits next to her and waits, not forcing her to talk.
Lisa watches dance videos silently in her room when she feels empty after a performance. But when these moments of loneliness are noticed, Jennie usually goes to her and watches the same video together without saying a word—this is a form of wordless support within the group.
Jisoo's sudden cheerfulness during stressful moments is often carefully read by the other members. Rosé, in particular, gives her physical space in these situations but leaves a note during rehearsal: “I couldn't make you laugh much today, I'll try harder tomorrow.”
Mutual Influence in Fashion and Clothing Choices
If Lisa doesn't feel comfortable in an outfit, Jennie offers alternative suggestions to the designers on her behalf. Especially when it comes to stage outfits, Lisa's comfort is a priority for Jennie, even over aesthetics. If Rosé struggles to make the final decision during a clothing rehearsal, she usually calls Jisoo. This is because Jisoo's comments are both honest and technically sound. The comment, “This doesn't reflect your character,” is particularly helpful for Rosé.
Jennie always asks Lisa about her outfits for after the show. This is because Lisa has a very strong visual memory and can remember if she has tried a similar style before. This memory is useful for preventing style mistakes. Jisoo pays close attention to the overall look of the group during costume fittings. If one member's style stands out too much from the others, she doesn't say so directly, but ensures unity by making small changes to her own style.
Psychological Balance During Recording and in the Studio
Jennie doesn't want to be the first to enter the studio. She needs the atmosphere to “settle” first. That's why she usually sends Lisa in first, because Lisa's energy “warms up” the room. Rosé always takes a short walk before going to the microphone. Jisoo usually accompanies her on this walk, but they don't talk. This moment of silence between the two has become part of their mental preparation before recording.
When a member's vocals don't come out the way they want during recording, Jisoo always takes out a small notebook and writes phrases to boost morale using wordplay. These phrases are posted on the studio wall as small notes. Lisa usually does the last rehearsal when there is an outside producer during rhythmic rehearsals. This is because she wants the other members to feel comfortable during the first rehearsals. For her, the safety of the group takes priority over individual brilliance.
Dynamics at Home and Shared Spaces
When the group members lived together, Rosé was the one who used the kitchen the most. However, Lisa usually did the dishes. There was an unspoken rule among them that “the cook doesn't wash the dishes.” Jennie was the member who had the hardest time waking up in the morning. That's why Jisoo had special “wake-up laughs” for her—Jisoo would download funny videos at night and play them silently next to her in the morning.
Lisa was the one who spent the most time in the living room. Her TV choices were usually Thai dramas or dance competitions, and the other members eventually started memorizing the Thai lines. Jisoo had a book corner, and the other members usually made an effort not to enter it. However, Rosé would sometimes quietly take her books and leave them back the next day with little notes attached.
Impromptu Moments and Instant Decisions on Stage
If Lisa does something unplanned on stage—like adding a spin at the end of a dance—Rosé is the first to notice. Rosé immediately changes her position and, at the end of the performance, smiles and says, “Freestyle signal.”
If there is a technical glitch in the middle of the stage (such as a microphone dropping or a light malfunction), Jisoo usually distracts the audience with a joke. These quick jokes, especially those aimed at keeping Jennie from losing her balance, function as the group's “secret safety mechanism.”
Rosé, if she feels her breath running out during high-energy performances, pulls the microphone slightly away from her face but continues singing. Lisa notices this signal and immediately steps forward to help balance the stage.
Jennie has a habit of making eye contact to communicate during songs. Especially if she notices something is wrong, she looks at Lisa and signals a change of direction with just a raised eyebrow. Lisa responds by slightly nodding her head—this is an example of synchronization that happens on stage without any planning.
Coded Expressions Used Within the Group
The phrase “Papaya Time” means that the group wants to spend a few hours away from the outside world. This word was first used by Lisa because, as a child in Thailand, she associated this fruit with relaxing at the end of the day. When Rosé says “half tea,” the members understand that she does not feel emotionally ready yet. This is a signal she gives especially before sharing a new song or idea.
When Jennie says “the cat is awake,” she means that Jisoo is acting more serious than usual. This is a way to lighten the mood within the group. When Jisoo says “irreversible socks,” she means that Lisa's energy is low. This is because Lisa usually wears mismatched socks on days when she doesn't feel energetic. This expression is an indirect indicator of her morale within the group.
Individual Sensitivities and Others' Protective Reflexes
Lisa doesn't like loud announcements, so when the group arrives at international airports, Jennie usually takes the lead and reminds Lisa to put on her headphones. Rosé avoids emotional speeches in front of the camera, but when necessary, Jisoo takes over for her. Some of Jisoo's remarks during award speeches are actually quotes from Rosé's speeches.
Jennie is the member who is most affected by the cold. When the group enters freezing sets, Lisa carries a small heating pad for her and prevents her from being without a jacket between performances. Jisoo is bothered by excessive flash photography in crowded environments. That's why Rosé usually stands in front of her at the end of concerts to create a short “light curtain” – this is a completely spontaneous reflex.
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Their invisible coordination at fan events
Lisa plans the seating order for fan meetings. This is because moving in sync with the seating order creates energy balance within the group. Especially when Jennie and Rosé sit next to each other, Lisa tries to keep them centered. If Jennie notices that Jisoo is hesitating while answering fan questions, she quietly takes over the question. Jisoo responds with a wink to show her gratitude. This silent protocol comes into play especially when everyone is tired.
Rosé automatically softens her tone when talking to young fans. When Lisa notices this, she responds in a calmer tone so as not to disrupt Rosé's rhythm. This is a method of empathetic balancing that the group has developed among themselves. If the group's tempo increases too much during off-stage activities, Jisoo changes the subject with a “mini break.” This usually takes the form of a silly joke or an unexpected impersonation. She resorts to this method especially to reduce Jennie's mental fatigue.
The Cultural Microcosms They Have Created Among Themselves
Jennie and Rosé have a game where they talk using plant names. In this game, which only the two of them play, they express their feelings using plant metaphors. For example, the phrase “I feel a bit like a cactus today” means they are feeling overly defensive. Lisa and Jisoo have a long-standing habit of responding to each other with movie quotes. Instead of answering a normal question directly, they respond with a quote from an old movie. This has become a stress-reducing preparation, especially before interviews.
There is a rule within the group that “confessions are only made in the kitchen.” If someone wants to apologize for something or share a concern, they do so in the kitchen. Jennie, in particular, describes this area as a “safe space for talking.” Rosé and Lisa can sometimes communicate with just one word. “Lemon” is one of their secret codes. If something isn't going well or is annoying, just saying “lemon” is enough. They can both laugh and move on with that word.
Sleep Routines and Nighttime Habits
Lisa is usually the last one to fall asleep in the group. But after the other members go to bed, she checks everyone's doors before turning off the lights. If Jennie's door is ajar, she quietly closes it. Rosé always hums a tune before going to sleep. It's a habit she's had since childhood. Lisa sometimes records these melodies for fun, but she never shares them—she sees it as “protecting Rosé's dreams.”
Jisoo is the first to wake up in the morning. But she sneaks into the kitchen so as not to wake the other members, using her phone's flashlight to find her way. Her attention to silence forms the basis of the group's “respectful start” habit. Jennie doesn't like to talk when she wakes up. So every morning, Jisoo makes eye contact with her first and nods without saying anything. This conveys the message, “The day has started, but I won't rush you.”
Content Creation and Spontaneous Roles on Social Media
Jennie reviews the group's last three posts before sharing anything on social media. If there is too much “pink-toned” content, she chooses a more neutral post for herself—this stems from her obsession with maintaining visual balance. Lisa's desire to create video content occasionally leads the group into spontaneous vlog shoots. But even after the camera is off, she continues to record the group; that's why the members refer to a day spent with her as an “unseen documentary day.”
Rosé, especially during live streams, will change her rhythm entirely and adjust her speech if a fan's emotional comment catches her attention. The other members notice this change and soften the tone of the conversation. Jisoo follows social media trends but doesn't share them. She usually whispers her ideas to Lisa or Jennie. This passive content creation is one of the behind-the-scenes influences that shape the group's visual aesthetic.
Unspoken Rituals That Have Developed Over Time
On the first day after a tour, the group members have a silent agreement not to message each other. This is seen as a “day of re-individualization.” However, Rosé always sends everyone a coffee emoji on the morning of the second day, and the group comes back together. If a member is getting a birthday present, there is no prior discussion. Everyone thinks of their own gift separately. However, Lisa's gift is always the most practical, Rosé's is the most emotional, Jennie's is the most aesthetic, and Jisoo's is the most absurd.
If a new step is to be added to the choreography, Jisoo is the first to try it out. This is because her initial reaction to the rhythm determines the difficulty level of the choreography. Within the group, this is referred to as the “Jisoo filter.” When they enter a room together, Lisa is almost always the first to sit down. This has become a natural order; the others position themselves around her. This circular arrangement is unconsciously repeated even in the rehearsal room.