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Lisa revvs up Victoria’s Secret’s runway comeback
Lisa lit up the runway at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with dynamic performances of her latest hits, “Rockstar” and “Moonlit Floo...
Carl Samson
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K-pop soars over 300% in popularity in 5 years, Spotify reveals
K-pop saw a massive popularity surge in five years on Spotify, with the U.S. making the biggest contribution among all countries. Spotify sh...
Bryan Ke
Lisa’s ‘Rockstar’ can literally be used to save someone’s life
Lisa might have saved us from a Blackpink drought with her comeback single “Rockstar,” but the hip-hop track may actually literally be used ...
Michelle De Pacina
Democrats promote Kamala Harris with Lisa’s feminist anthem
The Democratic Party’s TikTok account is making waves after using Blackpink’s Lisa’s latest single, “New Woman,” to promote Kamala Harris’ p...
Editorial Staff
Entertainment
Lisa, Seventeen, Le Sserafim win big at the 2024 VMAs
Blackpink’s Lisa, boy band Seventeen and girl group Le Sserafim secured major wins at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) held in N...
Ryan General
Jungkook, Lisa lead K-pop nods at the VMAs
BTS’ Jungkook and Blackpink’s Lisa garnered top nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. Jungkook received nods for best collaboration and...
HBO teases Thailand-set ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
HBO on Sunday treated fans to a glimpse of the third season of “The White Lotus,” which takes place in Thailand with a focus on Eastern spir...
Lisa to debut solo performance at New York festival
Blackpink’s Lisa will be the fifth official headliner at New York’s Global Citizen Festival, joining Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and R...
Thai teen goes viral for uncanny resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa
Yeehwa, a 17-year-old fried chicken seller from Thailand, has gone viral for her remarkable resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa. The secondary s...
Blackpink’s Lisa buys $4M, 100-year-old home in Beverly Hills: report
Blackpink’s Lisa has reportedly purchased a newly renovated, 100-year-old house in Beverly Hills. Key points: ...
Blackpink’s Lisa signs solo recording deal with RCA Records
Blackpink’s Lisa and her own label company, Lloud Co., have partnered with Sony Music Entertainment-owned RCA Records on a new solo deal. Ke...
Blackpink’s Lisa teases new solo album, unveils Seoul home in birthday video
Blackpink’s Lisa teased an upcoming solo album and potential collaborations with singer-songwriters Rosalia and Tyla. Key points: ...
Blackpink’s Lisa to make acting debut in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3
Blackpink member Lisa is set to make her acting debut as she joins the ensemble cast of HBO’s “The White Lotus” for its up...
Music
Blackpink will not renew their solo contracts with YG Entertainment
Although all members of Blackpink recently renewed their group contract with YG Entertainment, they will not be renewing their individual co...
Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
All four members of Blackpink have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment, the label confirmed on Wednesday. Ending rumors: The news o...
Watch: BLACKPINK awarded honorary MBES by King Charles
South Korean mega group BLACKPINK was honored and awarded for their role as ambassadors for climate change at the recent state banquet for S...
Watch: BLACKPINK’s Lisa eats her fave Thai meals on her billion-streams Spotify plaque
“I feel like it’s something unbelievable that my songs have this many people who have listened to them” ...
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa disappears from Weibo after Crazy Horse cabaret performance
Fans encountered difficulties accessing BLACKPINK member Lisa’s personal Weibo account, which was allegedly deleted due to violations. Lisa...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa shares photos of her debut at Paris’ Crazy Horse cabaret
Many BLACKPINK fans, affectionately known as BLINKS, are loving the pictures Lisa recently uploaded to her Instagram, showing the costumes s...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets new world record with 1 billion Spotify streams of ‘Money’
BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently added another Guinness World Record under her belt after her track “Money” surpassed the 1-billion stream mark on ...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to be 1st K-pop act to perform at historic cabaret in Paris
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is about to make history as the first K-pop act to perform at the historic Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris. Key details: In an...
BIGBANG’s Taeyang drops new mini-album, music video with BLACKPINK’s Lisa
K-pop star and BIGBANG member Taeyang released his new mini-album, “Down to Earth,” on Tuesday. The recent release comes with music vi...
Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK showcases Korean culture during history-making Coachella debut
BLACKPINK made history as the first Korean group to headline Coachella during this year’s first weekend. This follows their debut performa...
Newly discovered endangered flower species in Thailand named after Blackpink’s Lisa
A rare flower species in Thailand has been named after Blackpink’s Lisa. Researchers at Chiang Mai University in Thailand have recognized t...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to feature in Taeyang’s forthcoming album ‘Down to Earth’
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is teaming up with BIGBANG member Taeyang for their first official collaboration. Lisa will be featured in Taeyang‘s ...
South Korea
TikTok video that claims Koreans ‘love to think they’re the superior Asian race’ divides commenters
Commenters were divided after a TikTok user went viral for her January post about Koreans, claiming they “love to think they’re the superior...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets three new world records
Guinness World Records announced on Tuesday that Lisa of BLACKPINK has set three new world records. According to the company, the “La...
Fans celebrate reports that BLACKPINK’s Lisa offered $81 million to leave YG Entertainment
Before you read: YG Entertainment shuts down claims BLACKPINK moving to subsidiary label With BLACKPINK’s contract with YG Entertainme...
Beauty
K-pop idols make their mark on ‘The 100 Most Beautiful/Handsome Faces of 2022’ lists
K-pop stars dominate this year’s “100 Most Beautiful” and “100 Most Handsome Faces” lists by TC Chandler and The Independent Cri...
Iris Jung
True BLINK status: Simu Liu reveals his BLACKPINK bias
In an interview with NextShark on the red carpet of the 20th Unforgettable Gala in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Simu Liu revealed his BLACKPI...
BLACKPINK’s newest fan is Lisa from ‘The Simpsons’
The Nov. 13 episode of “The Simpsons” shows Lisa Simpson revealing that her second favorite music genre is K-pop. Homer is shown driving ...
BLACKPINK, BTS, SEVENTEEN, Lisa grab historic wins at 2022 MTV VMAs
K-pop acts BTS, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK and BLACKPINK member Lisa won big at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday. BLACKPINK won...
Rolling Stone Korea apologizes for Blackpink column that said Lisa has an ‘exotic appearance,’ Jisoo not ‘most talented’
Rolling Stone Korea has issued an apology and correction today following backlash over their column and profile piece about Blackpink origi...
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Blackpink’s Lisa makes her runway debut for Hedi Slimane’s Celine after recovering from COVID-19
Lisa of Blackpink made her runway debut for Celine in a video. Runway appearance: Shortly after becoming the new face of Celine’s “Haute Par...
Blackpink’s Lisa makes history by grabbing No. 1 spot on Latin Song Sales Billboard chart
Blackpink member Lisa is the first K-pop artist to land a hit on the Latin Billboard chart thanks to her collaborative song “SG” with Ozuna,...
BLACKPINK surpasses Justin Bieber, becomes No. 1 most subscribed artist on YouTube
Iconic K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has surpassed Justin Bieber in YouTube subscribers, becoming the most subscribed musical artist on the pla...
Bianca Gray
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