South Korean indie-rock band The Rose returned to the music scene on May 30th with one of their most profound collection of tracks to date. Sentimental connection is one of the band’s strengths, and their latest record, WRLD, is a testament to their unabashed vulnerability.

All seven tracks were self-written, composed, and arranged by The Rose themselves. Woosung, Dojoon, Taegyeom, and Hajoon come together to remind listeners about the complexity, joy, and beauty of being human.


At times, it...