Rosé Read My Mind Cover: Sea of Hope vs. LACMA Gala

Rosé's "Read My Mind" cover is back. According to InMusic, she sang The Killers' song with a live band at the LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 7, 2026. Here's how it compares with her 2021 version, what else she played, and how to hear her music on VibeSynced.

Rosé's "Read My Mind" Cover at LACMA in 2026

Rosé performed at the 15th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The date was November 7, 2026.

She's described as the first K-pop artist to perform at the gala. That alone makes the night a big one.

The Killers cover was part of her live-band set. One note: we could only find it reported by InMusic, so treat that detail as lightly confirmed for now.

ROSÉ ~ 'Read My Mind' Live Performance At The LACMA Art+Film Gala

The 2021 Sea of Hope Performance

Rosé first covered "Read My Mind" on the South Korean show Sea of Hope, broadcast August 3, 2021. She sang it backed by a guitarist at sunset. The song came back in 2026, when she performed it with a live band at the LACMA Art+Film Gala.

That 2021 take is the one fans search for most. It's also why the LACMA version got attention: people already knew she could sing it.

2021 ROSÉ - Read My Mind

Solo Guitarist at Sunset vs. a Full Live Band

The 2021 setup was simple: one guitarist, a sunset, and Rosé. The 2026 setup was a full live band in a museum gala setting.

That's the clearest difference we can confirm. 

What we can say is that the song has now been performed in two very different rooms. One was a quiet outdoor scene. The other was a Gucci-presented art event.

About The Killers' 2006 Original

"Read My Mind" is a 2006 song by The Killers. It comes from their album Sam's Town.

If you only know Rosé's version, the original is worth a listen. It's a good way to hear what she picked to cover.

Why a Rock Song Suits New Trick

InMusic says the Killers song gave the set a rock-leaning moment that fit the direction of "New Trick". That's one outlet's take, not something Rosé has said.

"New Trick" is her solo single. Putting it next to a rock cover makes a clear point about the sound she's building.

(More: Lisa's solo era is also taking shape with her Press Play album.)

What Else Was in the LACMA Set

Besides the cover, her set included "APT.", "Number One Girl" and "New Trick". That's four songs we know of, based on InMusic's report.

The gala honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. It was co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, and presented by Gucci.

Her appearance was announced ahead of the event, with coverage from Soompi and others.

(More: Gucci also has a new Christmas campaign with Mariah Carey.)

Listen to Rosé on VibeSynced

Rosé's songs move from pop to rock-leaning moments. You can watch them move in the VibeSynced visualizer, which is free.

Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.

Best match

Sunset

Warm, soft colors that match the 2021 guitarist-at-sunset performance.

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Rosé Read My Mind Cover FAQ

What year did The Killers release Read My Mind?

The song is from 2006, on the album Sam's Town. It came out as a single in 2007.

Has Rosé performed Read My Mind more than once?

Yes, at least twice that we know of. She sang it on Sea of Hope in August 2021 and, per InMusic, at the LACMA gala in November 2026.

Who was honored at the LACMA gala besides Rosé?

The gala honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. Rosé performed as a guest act.

Did Rosé sing APT. at the LACMA gala?

Yes. According to InMusic, "APT." was in her live-band set, along with "Number One Girl" and "New Trick".