• LISA's Solo Track 'LALISA' Topped The iTunes Song Chart In 60 Countries

    BLACKPINK member Lisa, took a successful first step as a solo artist by hitting the global charts.

    According to YG Entertainment on September 11, Lisa's solo album title song 'LALISA' topped the iTunes song charts in a total of 60 countries as of 8 am on the same day.

    It shows the distribution of popularity evenly in North and South America, Europe, and Asia, including the United States, and also ranked No. 1 on the iTunes Worldwide Chart. The song 'MONEY' in the album also drew attention by recording 2nd place.

    Major foreign media such as US Billboard, MTV, Rolling Stone, METRO, Forbes, and Variety also paid attention to the news of Lisa's solo debut with weight.

    Billboard said, "Lisa has invited fans to her own world," and "Everyone who has heard of the album 'LALISA' will definitely remember Lisa."

    MTV said, "The best artist Lisa showed her potential in all three areas of acting, singing and dancing. She showed her dignified identity through the 'LALISA' music video. Her confident appearance and powerful dance are impressive."

    The music video for the title song 'LALISA' is explosively popular, surpassing 63 million views within 19 hours of being released on YouTube.

    As of today it is now considered the 'Most Viewed MV' on YouTube in 24 hours. In addition, it is expected to break BLACKPINK's record in the shortest time to reach 100 million views.

    Lisa will make her first solo debut by appearing on NBC's 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', which will be aired on the afternoon of September 11 in KST.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Secretly Helped Her Friend Get a Role? Choi Hee Jin Reveals How Their Friendship Led to a Cameo in ‘Newtopia’

    Actress Choi Hee Jin, who impressed viewers with her performance in Motel California, opened up about her close friendship with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — and how it led to her special cameo in Newtopia.

    Choi Hee Jin recently wrapped up her role as veterinarian Yoon Nan Woo in MBC’s Motel California, which ended on February 15th.

    The actress met with reporters on February 14 at her agency, Saram Entertainment, to talk about her busy schedule and her unexpected role in Newtopia.

    The actress revealed that her cameo in Newtopia happened because of her bond with Jisoo, who stars as the female lead in the drama.

    “Before I signed with my current agency, when I wasn’t with any company, I was offered the role of Jisoo unnie’s best friend in *Snowdrop. Even before the director contacted me, Jisoo unnie had already told me about it”, Choi Hee Jin shared.

    She added, “The director knew about the chemistry Jisoo unnie and I had in *Snowdrop*. Even though the role was very small, they asked if I would be willing to make a cameo in *Newtopia. It really is a tiny part”, she said, smiling shyly.

    The actress emphasized that the opportunity felt special because it reflected her real-life friendship with Jisoo. “There was really no one else but me who fit the role as her close friend, so they asked if I could do it. It’s a very small part, but I was happy to do it”, she said.

    Choi Hee Jin also shared how touched she was by the love she still receives for her past work with Jisoo.

    “Jisoo unnie personally reached out to me too, and we’re still very close. But more than anything, I was grateful that people still remember me from *Snowdrop. Since I made a special appearance this time, I’d love to ask Jisoo unnie to return the favor with a cameo in one of my future projects”, she said with a laugh.

    Fans are loving the sweet friendship between the two actresses — and many are already hoping to see them share the screen again in a bigger project!

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