Tag: Lisa

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Causes Omelet Rice Sales to Soar

BLACKPINK’s Lisa continues to showcase her influence, especially in her home country of Thailand. In a recent interview with Spotify celebrating her one billion streams for “MONEY,” Lisa demonstrated her cooking skills by preparing her favorite Thai dish, khai jiao (Thai-style omelet). The video was unique and garnered attention not only for the celebration but also for Lisa’s culinary talents.

Lisa’s Omelet Rice Causes Khai Jiao Sales to Rise

Following the release of the video, khai jiao quickly became a trending topic on Thai social media platforms. Local news outlets reported a noticeable increase in sales of the dish, showcasing Lisa’s significant impact on consumer behavior.

As part of their coverage, news outlets visited a local shop known for selling khai jiao. The owner, who used to be the sole person handling the cooking and sales, revealed that Lisa’s video led to a surge in demand. The shop had to adapt quickly by hiring an assistant and procuring additional raw materials to meet the newfound popularity of the dish.

Expressing gratitude for the rise in customers attributed to Lisa’s video, the owner hopes that the BLACKPINK singer will one day visit the stall in Khon Kaen and have the opportunity to taste her khai jiao for free.

Lisa’s influence extends beyond the music industry, and her impact on local businesses, like the omelet rice stall, highlights the global reach and cultural influence that K-pop idols can have on various aspects of society, including culinary trends and local economies.

The BLACKPINK member officially received a plaque from Spotify after achieving a billion streams of her solo track ‘Money’. Lisa also shared her sentiments on receiving the plaque and becoming a member of Spotify’s Billions Club, speaking in her mother tongue.

“I feel like it’s something unbelievable that my songs have this many people who have listened to them,” she told Spotify. “It makes me proud of myself and makes me want to keep making music.”

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BLACKPINK’s LISA Inducted as Cultural Icon in ‘Asian Hall of Fame’

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has achieved a momentous milestone in her illustrious career by being inducted as a Cultural Icon into the ‘Asian Hall of Fame.’ This remarkable honor serves as a testament to her status as a global superstar and a significant influencer in the cultural landscape.

Lisa Confirmed as a Cultural Icon by the ‘Asian Hall of Fame’

What makes this achievement even more exceptional is the fact that Lisa is the first K-pop artist to receive this prestigious recognition since the establishment of the Hall of Fame in 2004. Her induction not only highlights her remarkable journey but also underscores the far-reaching impact of Asian artists on the world stage. By joining the ranks of legendary figures like Queen’s Freddie Mercury and esteemed Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, Lisa’s inclusion heralds a new era for the Asian Hall of Fame, celebrating the diversity and dynamism of Asian artistic contributions to the global cultural tapestry.

Lisa‘s ascent to global stardom has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments that have firmly established her as a powerhouse in the music industry. Her solo debut made waves worldwide, breaking records on YouTube for the most views within the first 24 hours of a music video’s release and ultimately becoming the most-watched video of the year. On Spotify, she made history as the first K-pop solo artist to exceed one billion streams for a single track, while her album garnered the title of the most streamed album by a K-pop solo artist on the platform.

Lisa as a Solo Artist

Despite not releasing new music as a solo artist since 2021, Lisa’s popularity continues to soar. Her monthly listeners on Spotify have recently exceeded 9.34 million, showcasing her enduring appeal. Furthermore, her hit song “Money” remains on its path to reaching one billion views on YouTube, amassing an impressive 923 million views to date.

Lisa’s journey is a testament to her exceptional talent, global influence, and enduring popularity as a multifaceted artist, and her induction as a Cultural Icon into the ‘Asian Hall of Fame’ is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her profound impact on the world of music and culture.

Categories
K-POP ARTISTS KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Earns Praises for Her Crazy Horse Performance

BLACKPINK's Lisa teases her 'Crazy Horse' cabaret performance in Paris. Credit: Instagram/Lisa

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 “Money” hitmaker 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

 

Categories
K-POP ARTISTS KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

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

Lisa in the performance video of her song 'Money.' Credit: Twitter/YG Entertainment

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’s “Money” 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’s “Money” is now in competition against Doja Cat’s “Woman” for 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

Categories
K-POP ARTISTS LATEST STORIES

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. 

https://twitter.com/blinkwebb/status/1691096134134157312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

 

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. 

https://twitter.com/azertyshit/status/1689276832510554112

 

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

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

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”.

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Dishes On BLACKPINK Lisa’s YG Audition

Taeyang says he always knew Lisa is going to be a star. The BIGBANG vocalist revealed that he was present when the BLACKPINK maknae auditioned for YG Entertainment. He then confirmed that his “Shooong!” collaborator was destined for greatness.

Taeyang Shares Details on Lisa’s Audition for YG Entertainment

Taeyang was recently a guest on SBS Power FM’s “Cultwo Show” where he promoted his latest album ‘Down To Earth’. During the interview, Dong Youngbae was praised for the success of “Shoong! (feat. LISA of BLACKPINK)”. The vocalist humbly thanked the host and credited Lalisa Manoban as well.

“Thankfully, I achieved good results by collaborating with Lisa, thank you for helping me,“ he said.

He then admitted that he was present when a young Lisa auditioned for their agency YG Entertainment.

“I didn’t intend to be there. When I was working in the studio, I heard that someone from Thailand came to audition,” Taeyang shared. “After finishing working, I went down and observed the audition.”

“I don’t remember exactly, but she was an elementary or middle school student back then. She came from Thailand alone, so I felt a little bitter,” he added. “I remember the song she sang, ‘Baby,’ by Justin Bieber. As soon as I heard Lisa sing I knew right away that this young lady would be big in the industry in the future.”

The BIGBANG singer continued by expressing his joy that he got to collaborate with Lisa on his new album.

“I feel excited somehow because that girl is doing amazing, she really has a name in the industry,” Taeyang said. “I’m not just talking about her fame in Korea I mean globally. I’m glad to witness her success and see her succeed.”

Lisa and the rest of BLACKPINK recently headlined COACHELLA 2023 over two weekends. The group is also on the road for the BORN PINK World Tour which announced encore shows in North America.

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BLACKPINK Share Their Thoughts on Headlining Coachella 2023

BLACKPINK is returning to COACHELLA. The girl group will be the first K-pop act to headline the annual rock festival in California. It’s a huge milestone for Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa who are sharing their thoughts about their achievement.

BLACKPINK Discuss Headlining COACHELLA 2023

BLACKPINK will perform as the closing act on April 15 and 22 at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They will be the first South Korean group to headline the event and Jennie told Billboard they feel “honored.”

“We’re so excited and honored to be able to return to Coachella as headliners,” the “Solo” singer said. “We had the best time in 2019 and can’t wait to experience the energy of the audience again. There are some nerves, but more than anything, we’re just ready to have fun.”

Headlining COACHELLA ‘Feels Absolutely Unreal’

Rosé still can’t believe it’s happening. The “Gone” singer claims, “It feels absolutely unreal.”

“I think performing for Coachella in 2019 was a moment that really woke us up as BLACKPINK—to be motivated, to dream on and dream big,” she added. “But we never expected anything as big as being the headliner of a festival we’ve all grown up admiring and hoping someday we could find ourselves in the crowd of.”

Jisoo laughed when she said, “It’s always so happy to meet BLINKs up close.”

“2019 Coachella was full of fascination and excitement, but we have no clue how 2023 Coachella will be. We try all the time to show a new side of ourselves for each stage to repay the love from BLINKs,” the “Flower” singer said. “It is an honor to perform as a headliner for Coachella festival; we want to show our improvement as BLACKPINK on stage — and will — so, stay tuned.”

Finally, Lisa stated that she is looking forward to having fun. “Our motto is to enjoy every stage and moment, ‘as if it’s the last,’ [by] interacting with the audience by energy and doing our best while performing,” she said. “We’re working hard on various performances for 2023 Coachella; look forward to it!”

BLACKPINK is currently on the BORN PINK World Tour. The girl group will perform as the main headliners on both Coachella festival weekends on April 15 and 22, 2023.

Categories
KPOP NEWS LATEST STORIES

BLACKPINK Lisa Honored With New Plant Species Discovered In Thailand

Lisa is officially a flower! The BLACKPINK maknae inspired scientists to name a new plant species after her. The student researchers chose to name the rare flower after Lalisa Manoban who is their inspiration.

Rare New Plant Species Named After BLACKPINK Member Lisa

Researchers from Thailand’s Chiang Mai University discovered the new species. The research team hails from Chiang Mai University’s Department of Biology and was led by Assistant Professor Dr. Thanawat Chaowasaku and Ms. Anisara Damthongdee, Ph.D. Biodiversity and Ethnic Biology. They were joined by Mr. Abdulramae Baga, a researcher from the independent research group PDiT.

The team found the fragrant flowering plant in the Narathiwat province in the southern region of the country. They decided to name it “Bunga (Flower of) Lisa” in honor of the BLACKPINK member. Its scientific name is Friesodielsia Lalisae Damth., Baka & Chaowasku.

Ms. Anisara Damthongdee confirmed that she admires Lisa’s determination and that the BLACKPINK rapper inspired her to pursue her Ph.D. BLINKS were quick to agree that Lalisa Manoban is a true inspiration for everyone.

https://twitter.com/BLINKSTATS/status/1645834719689338880

Dr. Chaowasku stated that “Bunga (Flower of) Lisa” is distinct for being a hard ivy. A single flower has thick yellow petals and a strong fragrance. The researchers also noted that further studies should be conducted to identify important compounds and biological activities. They added that it could lead to the discovery of new drugs in the future.

Lalisa Manoban released her debut single album ‘Lalisa’ in September 2021. She is set to feature in BIGBANG member Taeyang‘s upcoming mini album ‘Down To Earth’ which will be released on April 25, 2023.

Lisa is currently joining BLACKPINK on the BORN PINK World Tour which started out in Seoul, South Korea in October last year. The girl group will visit 21 countries across four continents by the time the tour ends in July this year.

Exit mobile version