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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo in Talks To Star in New Zombie Drama

Get ready for the return of Actress Jisoo! The BLACKPINK member is reportedly in negotiations to play the female lead in a new zombie thriller. If Kim Jisoo takes on the role, she will be starring alongside “Deliver Us From Evil” actor Park Jung Min.

Jisoo of BLACKPINK To Take On New Lead Role in Zombie Drama

In an exclusive revelation by YTN, it has been disclosed that the renowned actress Jisoo is set to take on the female lead role in the upcoming K-Drama “Influenza” on Coupang Play. This thrilling series revolves around a couple who, after parting ways, find themselves in a desperate battle for survival against hordes of menacing zombies.

Jisoo is poised to embody the character of Young Joo, the female protagonist, a somewhat sheltered individual who is navigating the complexities of society. Her life takes a tumultuous turn following her breakup with Jae Yoon, portrayed by Park Jung Min. Jae Yoon remains oblivious to her emotional turmoil, leaving Young Joo in disarray. Determined to reunite with Jae Yoon, she ventures outside, only to find herself entangled in the gruesome world of zombies. The harrowing encounter also triggers a profound transformation within her. It also compels Young Joo to confront not only the undead but also her own inner demons.

“Influenza” promises to deliver a gripping narrative filled with suspense and emotional depth. Needless to say, fans are eagerly anticipating Jisoo’s remarkable portrayal of Young Joo in this enthralling K-Drama.

The new drama is set to be Jisoo’s second starring role. She previously had a cameo in the 2015 series “The Producers.” Kim Jisoo then took on her first leading role in the drama “Snowdrop”. Her performance as Eun Yeong Ro was loved by viewers. It also helped her win the Best Actress Award at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards.

In March 2023, Jisoo released her solo debut album ‘Me’ with its lead single “Flower”.

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“The Idol” Featuring Blackpink’s Jennie Canceled After 1 Season

BLACKPINK's Jennie stars in HBO series 'The Idol.' Credit: Facebook/HBO

HBO Originals The Idol featuring BLACKPINK member Jennie will no longer be returning for another season. 

On Tuesday, August 29, HBO announced that the star-studded series has been canceled after its first season.  

 

“The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response. After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work,” an HBO spokesperson told the media in a press release.

Co-created by Euphoria director Sam Levinson and “Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd, The Idol made its premiere on June 4. 

The axed series also starred The Weeknd, who goes by Abel Tesfaye in his acting ventures, Lily-Rose Depp, Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott and other well-renowned Hollywood actors.

 

Despite the promising lineup of cast and intriguing plot, the controversial show received poor ratings from the viewers. The series garnered only a 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

HBO also only released viewing data for its first episodes. While the premiere episode was reportedly watched by 913,000 people, its second episode had a 12% decline, dipping only to 800,000 viewers. 

Additionally, the first season, which was supposedly a six-episode run, concluded earlier with just five episodes. 

Jennie on Her Acting Debut

Jennie has expressed her fascination about the series, which marked her acting debut, as it was about the music industry. “I thought I could bring something to the role,” she mentioned in an interview. .

 The singer also revealed that she has been admiring Sam Levinson’s works for a long time. She added that she trusted the director to be collaborative with their work.

 

Additionally, Jennie looked back on her idol journey as she played the role of Dyanne, who she claimed was an “opportunity to be myself and be brave.”

“It’s overwhelming, but I’m grateful and thankful. All of those things at the same time,” the superstar added.

Interestingly, Jennie is the second member of BLACKPINK to venture into acting. Prior to her, Jisoo starred in the Disney+ series Snowdrop. 

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is gearing up for their BORN PINK world tour finale. YG Entertainment, the girl group’s agency, recently announced that the tour will have its finale on September 16 and 17 at the Gocheok Sky Dome. 

 

This allows BLACKPINK to break history once again, as they become the first K-pop female group to perform at South Korea’s largest indoor hall.

Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Jennie stars in HBO series ‘The Idol.’ Credit: Facebook/HBO

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Confesses Surprising Lazy Phone Habit

Jisoo admitted to fellow BLACKPINK member Rosé that she has a lazy phone habit

Jisoo of BLACKPINK openly admitted that she’s not one to frequently check her text messages. The “Flower” singer shared her lazy habit with fellow member Rosé. However, Jisoo had an interesting reason why she doesn’t give text messages much attention.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Admits Being Lazy About Checking Text Messages

In a recent episode of “MBTI Balance Game” on Jisoo’s YouTube channel “Happy Jisoo 103%,” both Jisoo and Rosé shared their MBTI personality types. It was confirmed that Jisoo is ISTP while Rosé is ENFP.

As part of their engaging conversation, they decided to read aloud the MBTI descriptions of each other’s personalities. Not surprisingly, it gave BLINKS an intriguing glimpse into their character traits. Rosé kicked off the insightful exchange, delving into the characteristics associated with Jisoo’s ISTP personality type.

At one point, Rosé read out loud that ISTP personalities “leave people on read and do not respond when they run out of things to say.” The “Gone” singer refuted the statement. “No, Jisoo is responsive to me; I don’t think this is you,” she said.

Interestingly, Jisoo disagreed with her fellow BLACKPINK member. “But I have lots of messages I haven’t read,” she said. This prompted Rosé to admit, “That’s the same with me too. Is that the trait of P?”

Although it’s not encouraged to ignore text messages, BLINKs loved the rapport between the BLACKPINK members. It’s clear that Jisoo and Rosé enjoy talking to each other and laughing about their similarities. With that in mind, we’re hoping that the girls continue to share interesting details about their personalities in the future.

In the meantime, BLACKPINK is gearing up for a new venture. On May 18, the group unveiled their new single “The Girls”. The song will be featured on the soundtrack of their mobile game, “BLACKPINK: The Game” which was released on August 23, 2023.

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BLACKPINK’s JENNIE is First K-Pop Artist On ELLE France Cover

Jennie is also the second Asian celebrity to grace the cover of Elle France after Maggie Cheung back in 2004!

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim has firmly established her presence in the global fashion realm, gracing the cover of ELLE France’s September issue. This significant achievement underscores her profound impact and influence within the fashion industry, a feat rarely accomplished by K-pop idols.

ELLE France Unveils Jennie’s September Issue Cover

ELLE France shared the news on their official X (formerly Twitter) account. The tweet shares the cover of the magazine’s upcoming issue and it features the BLACKPINK member. Not surprisingly, Jennie is clad in one of her group’s trademark colors.

Following her historic appearance as the first Korean idol on the cover of ELLE USA in late 2022, Jennie has now extended her accomplishments by becoming the first K-pop artist to feature on the cover of ELLE France. Furthermore, she joins the ranks of only a few Asian artists to achieve this honor, with the last being acclaimed actress Maggie Cheung in 2004.

ELLE France, renowned as a premier fashion publication worldwide, typically reserves its covers for French celebrities and models, making this recognition exceptionally rare for Hollywood or Asian luminaries. Jennie’s cover debut signifies the end of nearly two decades since an Asian artist was last featured. ELLE France celebrated this historic moment on their official Twitter account, eliciting widespread excitement among her fans.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Foray Into Fashion

Jennie Kim, a prominent member of BLACKPINK, has recently made a splash in the fashion world with the launch of her exclusive capsule collection, JENNIE for Calvin Klein. This limited-edition line, handpicked by Jennie herself, encompasses both intimate and outerwear pieces, highlighting “minimal silhouettes with a relaxed attitude.” Her venture into the fashion industry demonstrates her evolving influence and taste beyond the music scene.

Furthermore, Jennie’s versatility extends to the screen, where she appeared in the HBO series “The Idol,” sharing the spotlight with stars like Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd. Her foray into acting showcases her multifaceted talent and expanding horizons in the entertainment realm.

Despite these individual endeavors, Jennie remains committed to her BLACKPINK duties. Fans can eagerly anticipate her continued contributions to the group as they maintain their presence and impact in the world of music.

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

Lisa poses for BLACKPINK's Summer Diary in Seoul. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

“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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Blackpink to Launch Roblox Interactive Experience ‘The Palace’

BLACKPINK announces Roblox game 'The Palace.' Credit: Twitter/YG Select

BLACKPINK in your (Roblox) area! The South Korean girl group continues to dominate the K-pop scene and they’re even widening their domain in the metaverse. 

On Tuesday, August 22, YG Entertainment announced that they partnered with metaverse studio Karta to give BLACKPINK fans a Roblox interactive space to celebrate the group’s music and career. 

What to expect?

In BLACKPINK THE PALACE, fans can “meet, socialize, and enjoy content from the band.” According to the press release, the players will also enjoy the members’ favorite things from digital fashion to signature choreography. 

All rooms and grounds will also be inspired from some scenes in BLACKPINK’s music videos, such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Pink Venom.”

Roblox players will also be able upgrade their in-experience items by smashing crystals using their BLACKPINK lightstick. The more currency the users collect, the more they can purchase items related to the group. 

They can also make their idol dreams come true by trying on the members’ iconic stage outfits and even practice the group’s choreography! 

 

And the most interesting part? Fans can also take photos with the avatars of BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa in the game!

“We look forward to welcoming fans from all over the world to a beautiful virtual palace where they can party, connect, and experience everything BLACKPINK beyond the constraints of time and space,” YG PLUS’ head of IPX division, Hyojung Lee, said in the press release.

Thankfully, BLACKPINK THE PALACE will be a permanent addition to the virtual game. Meaning, Roblox players could anticipate updates and brand new content releases throughout the year. 

However, fans who step into BLACKPINK THE PALACE within the first 24 hours of its launch on August 25 will get a special badge. So best to mark your calendar for that, BLINKs!

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is the third K-pop group to open an interactive fan hub on Roblox. NCT 127 and TWICE also launched their virtual communities called NCT 127 World and TWICE Square, respectively.

From Roblox to mobile game 

Interestingly, Roblox isn’t the first virtual game for the group. 

The four-piece act also have the mobile game BLACKPINK THE GAME. In it, fans will act as the producer of the quartet and help them grow more popular.  

Additionally, players could organize the members’ schedules, prepare their outfits, and troubleshoot challenges. Besides the fun games, it also has exclusive content from the group, such as photos and videos. 

And on Wednesday, August 23, BLACKPINK released the song “The Girls” in the mobile game. 

Aside from the OST music video, a reaction video of the members was also released in the app. 

BLACKPINK made their debut under YG Entertainment in August 2016 with the album Square One. The quartet also holds several Guinness World Records, including being the most viewed channel on YouTube. 

Currently, the group is set to conclude their Born Pink world tour with encore concerts in Seoul. 

BLACKPINK’s seven-year contract with YG Entertainment is also 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. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK announces Roblox game ‘The Palace.’ Credit: Twitter/YG Select

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

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

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 BTS’ V. 

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

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

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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Here Are the K-Pop Acts Nominated for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

BLACKPINK in a behind-the-scenes photo from their Coachella 2023 set. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

There’s no denying how huge K-pop has become in the international music scene. And the growing amount of K-pop act nominees in 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is proof of that. 

MTV unveiled on Wednesday, August 8, the nominees for this year’s awarding, and six K-pop acts made it to the list. 

BLACKPINK is the most nominated K-pop act this year, garnering a total of four nods. 

The girl group’s hit single “Pink Venom” is nominated for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, and Best K-pop. 

 

Meanwhile, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) scored a total of two nominations with their recent title track “Sugar Rush Side.”

It is nominated in the Push Performance of the Year and Best K-pop categories. 

 

In addition to BLACKPINK and TXT, four other acts are also nominated in the K-pop category.

The nominees includes aespa’s “Girls,” FIFTY FIFTY’s “Cupid,” SEVENTEEN’s “Super,”  and Stray Kids’ “S-Class.” 

MTV only added the Best K-pop category in 2019. 

 

Overall, pop star Taylor Swift and singer SZA lead the 2023 MTV VMAs nominees with eight and six nods, respectively. 

Moreover, fans can vote for their favorite acts through the MTV website. 

Additionally, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony will take place on September 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. 

Featured image: BLACKPINK in a behind-the-scenes photo from their Coachella 2023 set. Credit: Facebook/BLACKPINK

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

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

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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