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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Earns Praises for Her Crazy Horse Performance

Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK made history anew as she officially became the first idol to perform at the prestigious Crazy Horse in Paris.

On Wednesday, September 28, the Thai rapper officially made her debut performance in Crazy Horse.

According to earlier reports, the “Moneyhitmaker will headline five iconic performances between September 28 to 30. 

What we know about Crazy Horse

For those unfamiliar, Crazy Horse in Paris is a well-known cabaret famous for its alluring stage performances featuring nude female dancers. 

Aside from Lisa, international celebrities like Beyonce, Aubade, and Frederick Wiseman, have all previously performed at the art theater.

In an interview with ELLE, Andrée Deissenberg, the show’s chief creative and brand officer, shared how Lisa’s participation in Crazy Horse came to be. 

According to Diessenberg, the K-pop star has been a huge fan of the show even beforehand. Prior to being part of it, Lisa had already gone to see the show several times and met the performers backstage. 

Moreover, Diessenberg continuously praised Lisa for her dedication in delivering a good show. “She stayed in Paris and practiced repeatedly. She’s done very well, professionally. We practiced during their Paris concert in July, and we kept the whole process a secret,” she said. 

Additionally, she revealed that Lisa was also proactive in terms of planning the overall production. And contrary to the tradition of having solo performances, the star opted to perform with existing dancers instead. 

Days before her first show, Lisa also took to social media to share her excitement for her performance. 

“Can’t wait for this to finally happen,” she wrote, alongside photos of her from the venue.

 

Reaction on Lisa’s performance

Since her participation in Crazy Horse was announced, it drew mixed reactions from fans and strangers alike. 

Several were debating whether it’s too much of a risque performance. While many were supportive of Lisa expanding her craft. 

Since recording devices weren’t allowed during the show, fans who watched Lisa’s debut performance shared their thoughts on social media instead. 

Most of them were complimenting Lisa, and even shared snippets from what happened to the show. 

Earlier, it was reported Lisa will be performing classics including “But I’m a Good Girl” and Crisis? What Crisis?” And according to those who were able to watch the show, she had four solo numbers. 

Aside from her performances though, another highlight was her fellow BLACKPINK members Jisoo and Rosé showing support for her. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Lisa teases her ‘Crazy Horse’ cabaret performance in Paris. Credit: Instagram/Lisa

 

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Blackpink’s Lisa Becomes Most Streamed K-Pop Soloist With ‘Money’ Surpassing 1 Billion Streams

The power that LALISA holds! Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK continues to etch her name in history as her song “Money” reaches 1 billion Spotify streams. With this feat, Lisa now becomes the most-streamed K-Pop artist in history.

According to Spotify records released on September 19, Lisa’sMoney has officially surpassed 1 billion streams. Which makes Lisa the first and only South Korean singer to join the Billions club.

She now joins hitmakers Adele, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, and Gayle as the only female artists to achieve this feat.

Following this achievement, Lisa’sMoney is now in competition against Doja Cat’s “Womanfor being the most streamed rap song by a female artist on Spotify. As of writing, “Woman has a total record of 1.3 billion streams.

To celebrate the milestone, Lisa shared the feat on her Instagram story. “Thank you for loving and listening to Money,’” she said. 

Apart from the billion streams on Spotify, YG Entertainment also revealed that the exclusive performance video of “Money” on Youtube has exceeded 900 million views.

 

But what makes these achievements particularly noteworthy for fans? It’s because it has only been two years since Lisa released the song. In September 2021, she released her solo debut album LALISA, which includes the track Money.”

Lisa: breakthrough solo artist

The billion Spotify streams is now added to Lisa’s long list of breakthrough accomplishments as a soloist. 

In 2022, she wrote down her name in history as the first K-Pop soloist to win the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) Best K-pop video award. Moreover, she also holds the title for the most Guinness World Records for a K-pop singer having a total of seven feats under her name.

With her undeniable global influence, Lisa was announced to be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame this October. Aside from Lisa, fifteen other individuals will be inducted this year. Other notable names on the list include Freddie Mercury, Johnny Cash, and more.

Aside from that, the multi-talented rapper and dancer is the only K-pop idol to be part of Instagram’s Rich List of 2023.

In other news, BLACKPINK has recently wrapped up the historic Born Pink world tour. According to reports, Born Pink earned over 163.8 Million US Dollars. Which makes it the highest-grossing tour by a female artist that debuted in the 2010s.

As the group celebrated their seventh debut anniversary in August, their seven-year contract also came to an end. Because of this, BLINKs and K-pop onlookers are anxiously waiting for the members’ decision regarding the contract renewal. As of writing, it is rumored that Lisa will not be renewing with YG Entertainment. However, there’s also no confirmation as to whether Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé are staying. 

Featured image: Lisa in the performance video of her song ‘Money.’ Credit: Twitter/YG Entertainment

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End of an Era: Blackpink Emotionally Wraps up ‘Born Pink’ World Tour

How are we feeling, BLINKs? K-pop girl group BLACKPINK officially wrapped up their 11-month long Born Pink  world tour in a two-day concert in Seoul’s Gockeok Sky Dome on September 16 to 17. 

The sensational girl group electrified the stage with hits “Pink Venom,” “Pretty Savage”, “How You Like That,” and many more.

As they finally put an end to the Born Pink era, Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa couldn’t help but be emotional as they reminisced about their entire tour journey. 

“One year ago, around this time, we started in Seoul, and one year later now, we got to wrap up the concert. So I’m happy to wrap up with good memories until the end,” Jisoo shared.

Meanwhile, Rose looked back on their first concert. “Our first-ever Seoul concert feels like it was just yesterday,” she said. “It feels like we’ve become one with BLINK, and although this is our last, it feels like we will be together forever.”

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Then,  Lisa took the time to thank BLINKs, the group’s fandom, for their support. “To our BLINKs, it’s been over 2,596 days since we met. Thank you BLINKs for this amazing experience, and I really love you all. And thank you BLINKs for making my 20s shine.” she said.

Lastly, Jennie expressed her sentiments on the tour finale. “BLINKs, thank you for loving and cheering us on as always. We will work hard and continue to be BLACKPINK who always impresses,” she said. 

In the middle of a few performances, netizens noticed how Jennie seemed to have held back tears.

BLACKPINK’s achievements with Born Pink

With the final concert in Seoul, the Born Pink world tour now records a staggering total of 66 shows. In a span of 11 months, the four members traveled across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania to meet BLINKs.

In April, Touring Data reported that the Born Pink world tour became the highest-grossing tour by a female group in history. BLACKPINK accomplished an impressive milestone of having sold 366,000 tickets for the first 26 shows alone. With this, the K-Pop idols surpassed legendary acts such as Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, and TLC.

For the tour’s fourth show, Touring Data revealed that Born Pink has achieved another record as it becomes the first tour by a female act in Asia to surpass 200 million USD in ticket sales.

Showing off their global influence, BLACKPINK also writes their name down in history as the first artist to headline and sell out several stadiums across the world including Mexico, France, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.

Born Pink: As if it’s BLACKPINK’s last concert

Amidst these momentous milestones, fans are extra sentimental with the Born Pink finale as the members’ contract with their agency, YG Entertainment, also comes to an end. 

Debuted in 2016, BLACKPINK marked their seventh debut anniversary in August 2023.  Which means their seven-year contract has also expired.

Numerous South Korean media outlets have reported that Lisa rejected two offers for renewal. However, YG Entertainment addressed the rumors stating: “We are still discussing contract renewals with Lisa. The rumors that are going around are nothing that is confirmed.”

As of writing, none of the BLACKPINK members have finalized their contract renewal yet— making fans keen and anxious of the group’s future activities.

Featured image: BLACKPINK during the Las Vegas stop of their ‘Born Pink’ world tour. Credit: Twitter/BLACKPINK

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Wow! Blackpink’s Lisa to Perform at Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris

Are you ready for this, BLINKs? BLACKPINK’s Lisa is about to take another momentous achievement in her career! She’s set to become the first K-Pop artist to perform at the prestigious Crazy Horse Paris.

On Wednesday, September 6, the singer from the sensational girl group announced on that she would be transforming into a “Crazy Girl” soon. 

Lisa, known for her dancing prowess, is set to headline five iconic performances at Crazy Horse Paris this upcoming September 28, 29, and 30. 

According to Crazy Horse, Lisa will be performing classics including “But I’m a Good Girl” and Crisis? What Crisis?”. Her performances will reportedly feature several scenes, as well as appearances with the troupe. 

 

Earlier this year, the idol revealed that she visited the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris, prompting speculations among fans. It is also reported that the artist has long been a fan of the troupe’s unique style. 

For those unfamiliar, Crazy Horse Paris is a well-known cabaret famous for its alluring stage performances featuring nude female dancers. Aside from Lisa, international celebrities like Beyonce, Aubade, and Frederick Wiseman, have all previously performed at the art theater.

BLINKs on Lisa’s Crazy Horse

As a cabaret’s concept falls far from K-pop, fans have expressed their surprise and delight at the news.

BLINKs, however, are looking forward to watching Lisa in this new venture. Using the hashtag #LISAxCRAZYHORSEPARIS, fans praised on social media Lisa’s versatility as a performer. 

Lisa is so unpredictable. When it comes to her artistry and improving her craft she’ll never limit herself just to fit in & satisfy everyone’s normalcy,” one fan wrote.

 

Undoubtedly, Lisa proved her global impact as all her ticket shows were immediately sold out upon its release.

 

Lisa’s solo achievements

Apart from BLACKPINK’s notable success, Lisa continues to break barriers as a soloist.

In 2022, she became the first solo K-pop artist to win at the MTV VMAs, bagging the Best K-pop video award for her debut track Lalisa.

Moreover, she tops the list for K-pop artist with the most Guinness World Records titles. Lisa became the fastest Kpop female soloist to achieve 1 billion streams on the music streaming platform Spotify, despite having only three tracks. Additionally, she’s also going to be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame.

Proving that she is indeed an icon, the multi-talented idol also holds the record for being the most followed K-pop idol on Instagram. Recently, it has been revealed that she’s part of Instagram’s Rich List of 2023.

Currently, Lisa is in preparations as BLACKPINK’s Born Pink World Tour finally reaches its finale with a two-night concert in Seoul this September 16 and 17.

Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Lisa in the ‘Born Pink’ concept poster. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

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Wow! Blackpink’s Lisa Is the Only K-Pop Idol in Instagram’s Rich List of 2023

Dollar bills, dollar bills. Watch it falling for me, I love the way that feels.”  This is the lyrics from the solo song “Money” of BLACKPINK’s Lisa and we can just tell you how true it is! 

Social media marketing management platform Hopper HQ recently released its “Instagram Rich List” for 2023 and unsurprisingly, BLACKPINK’s Lisa is included in the rankings. 

 

The Thai-born rapper ranked 26th in the list. Also, she’s the only K-pop artist to be included in the Top 100. 

According to HopperHQ, Lisa had a total of 95,815,834 followers on Instagram when the list was released. Additionally, she’s reportedly earning $575,000 for one sponsored post on Instagram. 

 

Meanwhile, South Korean actor Lee Minho and actress Song Hye Kyo are also included in the Top 100. 

With a following of 33 million, Lee Minho secured the 55th spot and is earning $200,000 per post. As for Song Hye Kyo, her 16 million follower count earned her the 93rd spot. She’s reportedly accumulating $100,000 per sponsored post on Instagram.

Moreover, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo topped the rankings with a whopping $ 3.2 million a post. With his 601 million followers, the athlete is the most followed person on Instagram. 

As for international celebrities, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Emma Watson are also included in the list. 

Lisa’s star power

Frankly, Lisa’s inclusion in the list is no longer surprising given her worldwide popularity. 

In May 2023, the BLACKPINK member became the K-pop soloist with the most Guinness World Records in history. 

With seven records under her belt, Lisa was able to surpass PSY’s previous record of five titles. Currently, some of Lisa’s achievements include:

  • most followers on Instagram for a K-pop artist
  • fastest solo K-pop female artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify 
  • first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Video Music Awards 

 

Aside from her solo titles, BLACKPINK also holds several Guinness World Records, including being the most viewed channel on YouTube which further heightens Lisa’s star power. 

In fact, Lisa has also been recently announced as one of the inductees for Asian Hall of Fame 2023. She’s nominated alongside Far*East Movement and Freddie Mercury, among others. 

However, in between this good news, several rumors about Lisa are also circulating. First, she’s speculated to no longer renew with YG Entertainment given that BLACKPINK’s seven-year contract with the agency is set to expire by August 2023. 

Second, she’s also embroiled in dating rumors with TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault. As of writing, both camps have yet to address the relationship rumors. 

Featured image: Lisa poses for BLACKPINK’s Summer Diary in Seoul. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

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Fans Speculate That Blackpink’s Lisa Is Dating CEO Frédéric Arnault

BLACKPINK member Lisa and TAG Heuer CEO Frédéric Arnault further fueled dating rumors after being spotted together at an airport. 

In the photo, Lisa can be seen sitting on a sofa while beside Frédéric. The two were both busy looking at their phones. 

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The photo at the airport came days after fans speculated that the two went together in Greece for a vacation. Eagle-eyed fans claimed that the two were posting similar photos of the same tourist spots in Greece. 

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As of writing, Lisa’s agency and Frédéric camp have yet to address the relationship allegations. 

Following this, Lisa is the third member of BLACKPINK to be embroiled in dating controversies in 2023 alone. Fellow member Jennie is speculated to be dating BTS member V, while Jisoo is confirmed to be dating Ahn Bo Hyun.

Timeline of Lisa and Frédéric’s sightings 

Although Frédéric and Lisa have previously worked together in some events, it was a sighting in Paris in July that sparked dating rumors. 

Photos of the two hanging out together at a restaurant in Paris circulated on social media. And since then, fans have been trying to find clues on the two’s supposed relationship. 

But it was in November 2022 when Frédéric first posted about BLACKPINK on his Instagram. The LMVH heir watched the group’s Born Pink concert in Los Angeles and even shared a photo with the four members. 

 

 Then in January 2023, Frédéric was again seen posing with BLACKPINK, this time in Paris. Also in the photo are France’s President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. 

 

In April 2023, Frédéric attended Coachella. BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop group to headline the prestigious US-based music festival. 

In May 2023, model Naomi Campbell shared a photo with Lisa, Frédéric, and BTSV. 

Outside dating rumors 

Currently, Lisa is embarking on BLACKPINK’s Born Pink world tour. 

Lisa has been named the K-pop soloist with the most Guinness World Records in history. Additionally, she will be inducted in the 2023 Asian Hall of Fame

BLACKPINK’s seven-year contract with YG Entertainment is set to expire by August 2023. However, Lisa is rumored to no longer renew with the agency. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Lisa and rumored boyfriend Frederic Arnault have been spotted together on several accounts. Credit: Twitter/BLACKPINK Global

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Blackpink’s Lisa to Be Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame

Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK continues to prove she’s a trailblazer in the entertainment industry! 

The 2023 Asian Hall of Fame has announced that Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manoban, is one of its inductees

Established in 2004, the Asian Hall of Fame aims to advance “Asian and Indigenous leadership, achievements, and service to the United States and around the world.” 

 

Aside from Lisa, 15 other people are also being inducted to the legacy platform. 

This year’s nominees also include Far*East Movement, Freddie Mercury, Johnny Cash, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, among others. 

 

According to its website, one of the criteria for an individual to be inducted is that they should have “transformed multicultural, multiracial, and multigenerational ambassadorship for generations to come.” 

Moreover, the Thai-born rapper-dancer is the first K-pop idol to be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame. She is being honored as a “cultural icon.” 

The induction ceremony will be on October 21, 2023 in Los Angeles. 

Lisa’s iconic achievements

Indeed, Lisa’s induction comes as no surprise as the idol has been breaking records left and right. 

In May 2023, the BLACKPINK member became the K-pop soloist with the most Guinness World Records in history. 

Currently, Lisa has seven records. She was able to surpass PSY’s five records.  Some of Lisa’s records include: 

  • most followers on Instagram for a K-pop artist
  • fastest solo K-pop female artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify 
  • first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Video Music Awards 

Lisa made her debut as a member of BLACKPINK in August 2016. She made her solo debut in September 2021 with the release of her single album Lalisa. 

Additionally, BLACKPINK also holds several Guinness World Records, including being the most viewed channel on YouTube. 

Furthermore, the group’s seven-year contract with YG Entertainment is set to expire by August 2023. However, Lisa is rumored to no longer renew with the agency. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK shares a photo of Lisa for her birthday. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

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‘Always in Your Area’: Blackpink Celebrates 7th Anniversary

Look how fast time flies! K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK took to social media on Tuesday, August 8 to celebrate the group’s seventh debut anniversary. 

To mark the special day, all four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa; shared throwback photos and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes snaps from their time together. 

The quartet also penned messages for their co-members and thanked their BLINKs for their continuous support since 2016.

Rosé wrote that BLACKPINK is a huge blessing in her life. “I have really been able to experience everything and more than what I have ever dreamed of growing up as an aspiring artist,” she said. 

 

She continued, “My heart is so full. I cannot express my gratitude for every single person who has been a part of this seven year journey with us four.”

The vocalist concluded her post by sharing how proud she is to be part of BLACKPINK. “For making history. For always having so much fun and pride with what we do,” she said. 

Meanwhile, Lisa said that she hoped this year “will be a lucky one” for the group. 

 

Jennie also dedicated a post for the group’s anniversary. “I love us. I love BLACKPINK. I love BLINKs,” she said. 

For her part, Jisoo said: “BLACKPINK is always in your area. Love you.” 

Additionally, the eldest member penned a longer message on the group’s Weverse community. 

“Thank you for trusting, supporting, and loving us for a long time,” Jisoo said. “Let’s stay together forever.”

7 years with BLACKPINK 

BLINKs, the group’s fans, also commemorated the milestone by posting on social media with the hashtags “7 years with BLACKPINK” and “FOUREVER with BLACKPINK.”

In addition, related phrases such as “ALWAYS WITH BLACKPINK” and “Happy 7th” were also among the top trending topics for the day. 

 

BLACKPINK made their debut under YG Entertainment in August 2016 with the album Square One. It carries the double title tracks “Whistle” and “Boombayah.”

Since then, the group has released hits after one another. Some of their most notable songs include “Pink Venom,” “How You Like That,” “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” and “Boombayah.”

The four-piece act also holds several Guinness World Records, including being the most viewed channel on YouTube. 

All four members have also made their solo debut, with Jisoo and Jennie also venturing into acting.

The group’s seven-year contract with YG Entertainment is set to expire by August 2023, with member Lisa being rumored to no longer renew with the agency. 

As of writing, the agency has yet to address the status of the group’s renewal. Stay tuned about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal news here!

Featured image: Rosé shared a behind-the-scene photo from BLACKPINK’s ‘Born Pink’ concert tour. Credit: Instagram/Rosé

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Is Blackpink’s Lisa Leaving YG Entertainment?

All eyes are on K-pop girl group BLACKPINK as rumors that they might not be renewing their contracts with YG Entertainment start to circulate. 

On Wednesday, July 11, outlet Munhwa Ilbo reported that among the four BLACKPINK members, Lisa has a high chance of leaving the agency once the group’s contract ends. 

BLACKPINK made their debut on August 8, 2016, and their seven-year contract is set to expire by August 2023. 

According to the report, there’s ongoing discussions between Lisa and YG Entertainment regarding her contract renewal, but the two parties haven’t reached any agreement yet. They also added that according to industry representatives, the contract renewal process for the three members – Jisoo, Jennie, and Rose –have gone relatively smoother. 

Munhwa Ilbo also cited an anonymous agency that allegedly claims that they’re coordinating with YG Entertainment to schedule Lisa’s appearance in a variety show. However, said agency was reportedly informed that scheduling activities for Lisa from August onwards would be challenging due to uncertainties surrounding the Thai star’s contract. 

In response to the report, a source from YG Entertainment told Korean media that the issue with scheduling “has nothing to do with contract renewal.”

“[The uncertain scheduling] is due to the tour schedule as well as her individually scheduled activities,” the agency said, according to a Soompi report. 

The label added that “contract renewals are currently under discussion,” but provided no further details. 

BLACKPINK is currently embarking on their BORN PINK” concert tour. 

BLACKPINK is known for their songs Pink Venom,” “Shut Down,” “As If It’s Your Last,” andTypa Girl.” The group’s music video for “Boombayah” became their third music video to surpass 1.6 billion YouTube views, following Ddu-du Ddu-du” andKill This Love.” 

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GOT7’s BamBam & (G)I-DLE’s Minnie Reminisce First Meeting Through BLACKPINK’s Lisa

BamBam and Minnie have once again proven their remarkable friendship. The GOT7 member invited the (G)I-DLE main vocalist to a “Bam House” episode to chat about their first meeting. Interestingly, the idols’ first interaction involved Thai superstar BLACKPINK’s Lisa!

BamBam Welcomes Minnie For Final Episode of ‘Bam House’

In the latest episode of “Bam House”, BamBam welcomed Minnie who arrived with cake and a gift for the GOT7 rapper’s birthday. The (G)I-DLE singer was happy to be the guest for the show’s final episode. She also pointed out that she hasn’t visited the “Ribbon” singer’s house since Lunar New Year in 2022.

BamBam couldn’t remember Minnie’s last visit but he asked if she recalled their first meeting. “Wasn’t it at KCON?” she wondered, but he said that was incorrect.

“No, no. It was when you didn’t have bangs,” BamBam said. He then pointed out that BLACKPINK’s Lisa was present during the interaction.

Lisa asked me if I knew who you were, and I said I did,” he stated.

Minnie then remembered the moment. “That must have been when I went bowling with Lisa. Did we meet up with you after bowling? That was the year I debuted.”

BamBam pointed out, “I thought I knew you since before your debut, but it turns out, that’s not the case.”

Although there is some confusion about how they first met, Minnie clearly remembers her first impression of BamBam. She revealed that she had seen the rapper before her debut because of the vicinity of their dorms.

“Before I debuted, we lived in a dorm that was across the street from GOT7’s dorm,” Minnie revealed. “One day, I was on my way to the company, and I saw you walking in front of me,” she said to BamBam.

You were wearing very pointy boots and super skinny jeans. In my head, I thought, ‘Why is he so thin?’. That was my first impression of him,” Minnie said.

“Bam House” is expected to get a second season when BamBam moves to a new house. (G)I-DLE is currently promoting their sixth mini album ‘I Feel’ with the title track “Queencard”.

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