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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!

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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.

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BLACKPINK Set to Rock Vietnam: Landmark Performance at My Dinh National Stadium

BLACKPINK is set to make history as the first K-pop girl group to grace the stage of Vietnam’s largest concert hall. Hanoi’s My Dinh National Stadium will be the venue for their upcoming performances on July 29 and 30. 

YG Entertainment recently announced the new encore show dates for BLACKPINK‘s highly anticipated ‘BORN PINK’ world tour. The stadium, with a massive capacity of 40,192 seats, solidifies its position as the largest venue in the country.

The addition of the Hanoi concert expands BLACKPINK’s ‘BORN PINK’ world tour to a remarkable 26 performances in 13 regions, highlighting the group’s global popularity. Fans across Asia have been eagerly anticipating their favorite group’s live shows, and BLACKPINK continues to deliver memorable experiences.

Before their performance in Hanoi, the next stop on the global tour will be an encore show in Paris, scheduled for July 15. As BLACKPINK continues to captivate audiences worldwide, their achievements mark significant milestones in the K-pop industry.

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Jennie Apologizes For Not Finishing BLACKPINK’s Melbourne Show

Jennie is breaking her silence after a recent health scare. The BLACKPINK member apologized to fans after she left in the middle of a Melbourne concert.

Jennie Pens Apology To Australian Fans For Leaving BLACKPINK’s Recent Melbourne Concert

During BLACKPINK’s Melbourne concert on June 11, Jennie left the stage in the middle of the group’s “Lovesick Girls” performance. Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa then finished the show as a trio. YG Entertainment later confirmed that “Jennie was unable to complete the stage due to her deteriorating condition.”

Since then, Jennie has been resting in preparation for BLACKPINK’s future shows. The “Solo” singer also took to her Instagram account to share an apology to Melbourne BLINKs who missed her performance.

“Dear Melbourne Blinks – I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to finish the show on Sunday,” she wrote. Jennie also assured fans of her current state.

“I am doing my best to recover atm. Your understanding and support means the world to me,” she continued. Finally, Jennie expressed her gratitude towards her fans.

“Thank you everyone who came to our Melbourne show, Love you guys!” she concluded.

BLACKPINK will continue with the BORN PINK World Tour in Australia and is scheduled to perform in Sydney this week. The group is set for a two-night show in Sydney on June 16 and 17, 2023.

In related news, YG Entertainment addressed the rumors about Jennie’s possible casting in a Marvel film. A report suggested that the BLACKPINK member has been cast as Seol Hee aka Luna Snow, a K-pop idol who becomes a superhero after gaining ice-based powers.

The rumored project will reportedly introduce the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian superhero team which is believed to be Agents of Atlas. Although fans were already excited about Jennie joining the MCU, YG Entertainment has confirmed that the casting news is not true.

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YG Entertainment Addresses BLACKPINK Jennie’s Marvel Casting Rumors

Jennie from BLACKPINK is eager to make a guest appearance on 'Salon Drip' after being mentioned on the show!

Will Jennie Ruby Jane become the next major Hollywood superhero? YG Entertainment has finally responded to the BLACKPINK member’s rumored casting. The agency clarified whether Jennie has been cast in an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe project.

YG Entertainment Debunks BLACKPINK Jennie’s Marvel Casting

During the weekend, there were reports claiming that Jennie had been cast as Seol Hee in a Marvel project. The character, who is also known as Luna Snow, has ice-based superpowers and is set to be part of the MCU’s first Asian superhero team.

So is Jennie getting ready for her MCU debut? YG Entertainment has addressed the rumors in a new statement.

“It is not true that Jennie received an offer to star in a Marvel project,” the agency confirmed.

Jennie had just made her acting debut in the HBO series “The Idol”. The BLACKPINK member, who is using the moniker Jennie Ruby Jane, played a dancer Dyanne in the show.

“The Idol”, which stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Testafaye, premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival this May.

Jennie recently caused some concern when she unexpectedly left the stage midway through BLACKPINK’s concert in Melbourne. Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa then finished the show without her. Prior to the performance, Jennie had been absent during the soundcheck because she wasn’t feeling well.

YG Entertainment has since issued a statement regarding the “Solo” singer’s sudden exit.

“We regret to inform you that during the BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN MELBOURNE performance on June 11 (today), member Jennie was unable to complete the stage due to her deteriorating condition,” the statement read.

The agency confirmed that Jennie was advised to rest. “We will do its utmost to support Jennie’s speedy recovery,” the statement continued. “We would like to ask for your understanding once again.”

BLACKPINK will continue with the BORN PINK World Tour in Australia and is scheduled to perform in Sydney this week. The group is set for a two-night show in Sydney on June 16 and 17, 2023.

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Jisoo To Sit Out BLACKPINK’s Osaka Concerts Due To COVID-19

Jisoo will not be joining the rest of BLACKPINK in their upcoming schedules. The “Flower” singer has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss out on the BORN PINK Osaka dates this weekend.

YG Entertainment Announces Jisoo’s Absence From BLACKPINK’s Osaka Dates

YG Entertainment issued a statement regarding Jisoo’s current condition on Weverse. The agency confirmed that although Kim Jisoo wants to perform in Osaka, she will need to rest.

“Jisoo had mild cold symptoms on May 30,” the statement read. “She initially tested negative in a self-diagnosis kit but tested positive today.”

“Jisoo showed a strong will to perform for the tour to keep her promise to fans who have been waiting for a long time. But inevitably, we have decided it would be best for her not to participate in the performance for the safety of everyone as well as the artist’s health.”

The statement then announced that BLACKPINK will perform with three members this weekend.

“Accordingly, only three members – Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé – will participate in the [BORN PINK] world tour concert held in Osaka, Japan on June 3 and 4,” YG confirmed.

“Knowing the expectations and anticipation of the fans who have been waiting for the performance, we will do our best to present the performance as scheduled. We will do our best not only for Jisoo’s quick recovery but also for the health and safety of our artists,” the statement concluded.

Jisoo had previously performed with the rest of BLACKPINK at the BORN PINK Bangkok date. Hopefully, Kim Ji-soo will be able to join Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa in the next scheduled concerts.

In related news, Jisoo was recently given the Hanteo Chart Initial Chodong Certification Award for becoming the first female soloist to be a million seller. She was given the award for the success of her debut solo single “Flower” from the single album ‘ME’.

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Sabrina Carpenter Gushes About Joining BLACKPINK at BST Hyde Park

Imagine being on the same stage as your biggest inspiration. That’s exactly what will happen to Sabrina Carpenter at the British Summer Time Hyde Park music festival. The “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” singer is a longtime BLINK. So it’s no surprise that she’s understandably excited about sharing the stage with BLACKPINK.

Longtime BLINK Sabrina Carpenter Raves About Sharing The Stage With BLACKPINK

The official MTV Twitter account shared a video featuring Sabrina Carpenter talking about joining the BST Hyde Park line-up. The “Girl Meets World” star spoke about being a fan of BLACKPINK and how she’s excited to be in the event with them.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I love BLACKPINK,” Carpenter said. “I have been a fan of theirs for a long time and performing with them at the British Summer Time Hyde Park music event will be a dream come true.”

“I have never made a presence in London so this year will be my first,” she continued. “Doing this event with them will be great, I need to be super present that day, I don’t want to miss a beat, they are amazing and so talented.”

It’s certainly an exciting opportunity for Sabrina Carpenter. Needless to say, fans are already looking forward to BST Hyde Park this July.

BLACKPINK will headline BST Hyde Park on July 2, 2023. They will be joined by Sabrina Carpenter, The Rose, Caity Baser, Mae Stephens, and more. The additional acts will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

In related news, BLACKPINK member Jennie recently opened up about the passing of her first dog Kai. The “Solo” singer admitted that her pet’s demise was devastating for everyone in their family including their other dog Kuma. Jennie also revealed that her mother was the one who was affected the most by the loss.

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