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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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CONFIRMED: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is Dating Actor Ahn Bo Hyun

BLACKPINK Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun are dating. Credit: Instagram/Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun

Jisoo of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is in a relationship with South Korean actor Ahn Bo Hyun! 

Representatives from each artists’ agency confirmed the news to Korean media on Thursday, August 3. 

Entertainment news website Dispatch was the first outlet to break the news, sharing photos of the couple spending time at Jisoo’s home. 

Both reportedly bond over their similar interests in acting, singing, and fashion. 

In response, YG Entertainment said that the two “are getting to know each other with positive feelings.”

Ahn’s label FN Entertainment added: “We would be thankful if you look upon them with warmth.”

Fans also quickly took to social media to express their happiness for Jisoo and Bo Hyun‘s blossoming relationship.

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Ahn Bo Hyun, 35, starred in shows See You In My 19th Life, Yumi’s Cells, Military Prosecutor Doberman, My Name, and Itaewon Class. 

Meanwhile, Jisoo made her debut as a member of BLACKPINK in August 2016. She also ventured in acting through the Disney+ series Snowdrop. Jisoo also made her debut as a solo artist in March with the EP ME. 

Currently, BLACKPINK is embarking on their “BORN PINK” concert tour.

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. Stay tuned about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal news here!

Featured image: BLACKPINK Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun are dating. Credit: Instagram/Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun

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Wow! Blackpink Becomes 1st Artist to Reach 90 Million Subscribers on YouTube

Are we even surprised, BLINKs? K-pop girl group BLACKPINK continues to set new records! 

YG Entertainment announced on Monday, July 17, that BLACKPINK has surpassed 90 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel at 5:36 am KST. 

The group is the first artist to reach this milestone and they achieved the feat within seven years and one month since the YouTube channel was launched in June 2016. 

In July 2020, BLACKPINK became the first non-English language artist to be part of the top five YouTube channels with the most subscribers.  

 

In September 2021, BLACKPINK reached 65.5 million subscribers and became the most subscribed artist on YouTube, surpassing pop stars Justin Bieber, Eminem, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran. “We would like to dedicate this honor to all of our fans around the world who have loved and supported us throughout,” the group said then about the milestone. 

The four-piece act held the record since then. They reached 80 million YouTube subscribers in September 2022 and added another 10 million in less than a year – proving BLACKPINK’s consistent growth in popularity. 

BLACKPINK sets more achievements

Reaching 90 million subscribers on YouTube is the latest addition to BLACKPINK’s growing accolades.

In April, BLACKPINK also set another Guinness World Record for being the most viewed channel on YouTube. As of writing, the group has now surpassed more than a total of 32 billion views of all its videos on their official channel. 

Music videos of “Boombayah,” “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” and “This Love” have more than 1.5 billion views each. But aside from group music videos, BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel also holds behind-the-scenes videos of the girls’ activities, as well as the solo releases of each member.

Aside from their group and solo music activities, members Jisoo and Jennie have also ventured into acting, with Jisoo working on Snowdrop and Jennie in the recently-concluded The Idol.

BLACKPINK, who made their debut in August 2016, is known for songs “As If It’s Your Last,” “How You Like That,” and “Shut Down.” The group is currently embarking on their “BORN PINK” concert tour. 

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. Stay tuned about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal news here!

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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,” and “Typa 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” and “Kill This Love.” 

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Wow! Blackpink’s Jennie Becomes 1st K-Pop Female Soloist to Hit Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales Chart

Fresh from her acting stint in HBO’s THE IDOL, BLACKPINK member Jennie adds another milestone in her solo career: she just made history as the first South Korean female soloist to hit one of Billboard’s music charts. 

Jennie, in collaboration with fellow THE IDOL stars The Weeknd and Lily Rose-Depp, released “One of the Girls” on June 23 as part of the series’ official soundtrack. It was released alongside The Weeknd’s “Jealous Guy” and Depp’s “Fill the Void.”

The song then entered Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart at No. 11 for the week of July 6 to 12. 

While other South Korean artists such as BTS’ RM, GOT7’s JayB, and soloist Sam Kim have also managed to make a mark on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart in the previous years, Forbes noted that Jennie is the only K-pop solo artist that stood out in the female category.

Aside from the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, “One of the Girls” also landed on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart and Hot R&B songs chart at no. 19 and no. 14, respectively. Forbes reported that this marks the first time for Jennie to debut on three Billboard charts she has never appeared on before. 

 

“One of the Girls” also made a huge debut on the music streaming platform Spotify garnering over 1.4 million streams on its first day. Two weeks after its release, the track has now reached over 14 million Spotify streams. 

In THE IDOL, the BLACKPINK member made her acting debut under her real name Jennie Ruby Jane. Her portrayal of Dyanne in the recently-concluded series sparked a debate among fans. 

While this served as Jennie’s latest achievement in her career, note that her solo single “SOLO,” which was released in 2018, also continues to set new records. 

“SOLO” topped the Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales list, with Grammy’s even describing it as a “phenomenon upon its release.” In March, its music video reached 900 million views on YouTube, making it the first and fastest music video of a K-pop female artist to do so. In June, Jennie’s “SOLO” surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify. 

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK also recently marked a new feat with their debut song “Boombayah” reaching over 1.6 billion views on YouTube. It’s the group’s third music video to surpass this amount of views, following “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Kill This Love.” 

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

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Blackpink’s “Boombayah” Reaches 1.6 Billion Views on YouTube

K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK continues to dominate the global music scene as evident in the number of views in their music video releases. 

YG Entertainment announced on Tuesday, July 2, that the music video for the group’s debut song “Boombayah” has now reached 1.6 billion views on YouTube.

According to The Korea Times, the agency reported that the said milestone was achieved at around 6:50 am on July 2, which is about 6 years and 11 months after the original release of “Boombayah.” 

Initially released in August 2016, “Boombayah” served as one of the two tracks from BLACKPINK’s debut EP SQUARE ONE, alongside the song “Whistle.” 

“Boombayah” served as the third music video of BLACKPINK to surpass 1.6 billion views on YouTube, following “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Kill This Love.” As of writing, “Ddu-du Ddu-du” has 2 billion views while “Kill This Love” has 1.8 billion views. 

This marks the latest achievement for the girl group in 2023 alone. 

In April, they set the Guiness World Record (GWR) for the group with the most viewed music channel on YouTube. According to GWR, BLACKPINK has 30, 151,716,121 video views as of April 12, 2023. In March, they also set the record for the most streamed female group on Spotify. 

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

Aside from their group activities, all four members – Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa – also have made their respective solo debuts. Jisoo and Jennie have also ventured into acting, with Jisoo working on Snowdrop and Jennie in the recently-concluded The Idol.

Featured image from BLACKPINK’s Facebook

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