Apple TV+ have today (July 23rd) unveiled the official trailer for the highly anticipated second season of Pachinko.
The critically acclaimed K-drama, set to return on August 23, comes with a welcome musical twist: BLACKPINK’s Rosé lending her voice to a haunting cover of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.”
Based on the bestselling novel, Pachinko tells a multigenerational story of love and survival through the eyes of matriarch Sunja. Season two follows parallel stories in Osaka (1945) and Tokyo (1989).
The first season won 11 international awards, including a Peabody and Critics Choice Award. Season two stars Lee Minho, Yuh-Jung Youn, Minha Kim, and others.
The trailer offers fans a glimpse of the upcoming season, with Rosé’s yet-to-be-released rendition of the 2008 hit serving as the backdrop to the series’ sweeping visuals. Unlike Coldplay’s original orchestral and anthemic sound, Rosé’s rendition is imbued with a darker, more atmospheric tone.
It’s not the first time Rosé has covered this iconic track; she previously marked her 25th birthday by sharing an acoustic version in 2022 as a special gift to her fans.
She shared the performance on her YouTube channel with the caption, “25 (again). A little something for you all on my YouTube channel,” delighting her global audience with a stripped-down, intimate version of the song.
The versatile singer is no stranger to putting her unique spin on a track. She has previously covered several songs by other artists, including John Mayer’s “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” and Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You”.
The Auckland-born and Melbourne-raised singer’s most recent “Viva La Vida” cover follows her recent signing with The Black Label, a move that occurred just last month. The label, led by BLACKPINK’s longtime producer Teddy Park, also represents artists like Jeon Somi and Big Bang’s Taeyang.
It marks yet another major move for Rosé, who on July 18th was unveiled as PUMA’s newest global brand ambassador.
“I am so excited to join the PUMA family. I cannot wait for my fans to join my next chapter with PUMA,” Rosé said of the collaboration.
Pachinko Season Two will premiere globally on August 23rd.
Watch the trailer featuring Rosé’s Coldplay cover below.
