CJ 4DPLEX announced today that the hit documentary film, “The Rose: Come Back to Me,” featuring the rock sensation “The Rose” will be released worldwide including the USA, Mexico, Korea and Germany on February 14, 2026 – with other countries following the initial date. The announcement was made by Jun Bang, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of immersive film formats and cinema technologies, one month before the film hits cinemas.

Quote From Jun Bang: We are incredibly proud to bring the inspiring journey of “The Rose” to the big screen—a powerful narrative that takes them from the streets of Hongdae to the stages of Coachella. We hope that releasing this documentary on Valentine’s Day creates a special memory for fans and audiences worldwide, as they come together to share in the band’s story of growth, music, and healing

After making its premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2025 in June, the film ran away with audiences and critics alike and received an Audience Prize and quickly sold out all of their screenings with an additional screening added to support the overwhelming audience demand. At the international premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, the film played standing room only screenings for audiences from around the world who were moved deeply by the film.

“The Rose: Come Back to Me” is directed by the award-winning Eugene Yi (Sundance’s “Free Chol Soo Lee”), and produced by Diane Quon (Oscar-nominated “Minding the Gap”), Marginal MediaWorks’ Sanjay M. Sharma and Milan Chakraborty (Tribeca Jury Prize winner “Cypher”), HYBE America’s James Shin and Wavelength’s Joe Plummer (award-winning “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “Rather”).

“I’ve always been drawn to Korean rock music, but ‘The Rose’s’ story is so much more,” exclaims director Eugene Yi. “It’s not easy to make it as a rock band anywhere these days, but their faith in their music and their faith in each other took them from the streets of Seoul to the Outdoor Stage at Coachella. Their journey, their candor, their message—and of course, their music—all make this the kind of film I’ve wanted to see for a long time. It was an absolute privilege to direct it, and I can’t wait to share it with fans and moviegoers around the world.”

“We fell in love with ‘The Rose’ years ago, just as they were embarking on a new world tour,” says producers Diane Quon and Sanjay Sharma. “The band’s music, ironically, was breaking out around the world more so than even in Korea. But more importantly, the band’s message of ‘music as healing’ and learning their inner stories and struggles gave us a unique window into what felt like a coming of age movie, that transcended music altogether. We’re thrilled to partner with CJ 4DPLEX to take this special story that audiences from Tribeca to Busan have loved, out to the world and as a gift to their fans, old and new.”

“This film captures our story beyond the stage. From the very beginning in 2017 to where we stand today, it captures the moments, struggles, and growth that have shaped who we are,” states band member Kim “Sammy” WooSung. “We’ve shared this road with our Black Roses for years, and now, thanks to CJ 4DPLEX, we’re grateful to invite audiences everywhere to experience that story together on the big screen.”

CJ 4DPLEX continues to redefine how audiences experience cinema — this time, through the music and story of one of Korea’s breakout alternative rock bands, which has captivated audiences around the world. CJ 4DPLEX serves as the world’s leading Alternative content Provider from production to distribution, spanning exhibition to home entertainment.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”.

For more details, visit the official website (https://www.therosedoc.com) and follow @4DPLEXFILM & @THEROSEDOC on social media.

About CJ 4DPLEX
CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘SCREENX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘Ultra 4DX’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”.

SCREENX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theater, SCREENX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 370 SCREENX auditoriums around the world in 40 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 790 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 70 countries.