BLACKPINK’s Rosé recently shared a hilarious and surprising glimpse into the extreme lengths she went to avoid being photographed while seeing her ex-boyfriend. In a candid interview, she revealed that she once entered what she called her “granny disguise” phase, a secret operation that lasted months and involved wigs, outfits, and even studying the fashion and mannerisms of elderly women.

Rosé explained that her paranoia about being seen escalated to the point that she scoured online stores—similar to Amazon in Korea—for disguises. "Oh my gosh. I've had some crazy ones," she admitted. "I once was so paranoid… I was like, I can never be seen, ever. And I ordered online from—it's basically like Amazon, but in Korea."

She elaborated on the details of her transformation: "I got a wig. A black curly wig, like a short one. And then I studied how older people—like elderly women—would dress on the street. I'd be like, Okay, they wear that kind of skirt, those shoes, that kind of bag. I would study it, order it, and then dress up."

Because paparazzi, particularly Dispatch, are notorious for catching Korean entertainment couples outside each other’s homes, Rosé had to get creative. The star explained that she sometimes traveled to her ex-boyfriend’s house fully disguised. “I would go to his house like that, because we couldn't go anywhere. I traveled that way just in case somebody saw me,” she said.

The dedication to her undercover operation was so intense that she ended up with an entire wardrobe section at home devoted to “granny clothes.” Rosé laughed as she described it: "So, for a while, at my house—we got rid of it now—but I had a whole section just for grandma clothes because I went wild. I ordered all these light blue, flowery long skirts so I could cover… all my elements."

It seems the effort was a team effort: her then-boyfriend reportedly embraced his own “grandpa-ish” disguises. When asked if he ever dressed up similarly, Rosé said, "I think he kind of did, yeah, like a little more grandpa-ish, but not as crazy as a wig, because I needed a wig. And at one point, I even imitated how they would walk."

The story offers fans a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the lengths K-pop stars go to protect their privacy in the spotlight. Between rigorous performance schedules, public appearances, and the intense scrutiny of fans and media, even a simple date can require elaborate planning and creativity. Rosé’s willingness to share the quirky details of her “granny disguise” adventures highlights both her playful personality and the very real challenges of dating in the public eye.

Fans were both shocked and entertained by the story, flooding social media with reactions ranging from laughter to admiration for Rosé’s dedication to anonymity. While it may seem extreme, her creativity reflects a broader truth about celebrity life: even world-famous stars must navigate privacy in an era where every move can be captured and shared in an instant.

Ultimately, Rosé’s tale of wigs, flowery skirts, and covert visits stands as a testament to her commitment—to her relationship at the time, to her personal boundaries, and to maintaining some measure of normalcy amid the chaos of fame.