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· Michelle De Pacina
Thai authorities to investigate locals who share whisky ads featuring Blackpink’s Lisa
Scotch whiskey brand Chivas Regal’s advertising campaign with Lisa from Blackpink has led to controversy in Thailand due to the country’s ban on the promotion of alcohol consumption on all media platforms. Section 32 of Thailand's Liquor Control Act (2008) prohibits citizens…
· Jane Nam
‘I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this’: Blackpink’s Jennie reveals the group’s comeback
This past Friday, several YG Entertainment artists participated in an episode of a popular Korean variety show called “The Game Caterers.” Some of the artists present included Blackpink leader Jennie, Akmu’s Chanhyuk, Winner’s Jinu, Mino and Yoon and iKon’s Jay and Song. The YG…
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s ‘How You Like That’ dance video exceeds 1 billion YouTube views
Blackpink’s dance performance video for their 2020 single “How You Like That” has reached a billion views on YouTube, becoming the group’s sixth official video to do so. Blackpink’s official Twitter account announced the news and thanked the BLINKs worldwide on Feb. 7. The “How…
· Editorial Staff
K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ starring Blackpink’s Jisoo gets US release date on Disney Plus
Disney Plus announced Monday that the K-drama “Snowdrop” will be available on its U.S. platform on Feb. 9. All 16 episodes will be available to stream. “Snowdrop” was previously only available in Asia-Pacific markets on Disney Plus. Disney Plus has announced that Korean…
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s Lisa makes her runway debut for Hedi Slimane’s Celine after recovering from COVID-19
Lisa of Blackpink made her runway debut for Celine in a video. Runway appearance: Shortly after becoming the new face of Celine’s “Haute Parfumerie,” Lalisa Manobal, better known as Lisa, made her virtual runway debut in a video for Celine’s women’s Summer 2022 collection, WWD…
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink becomes the first music artists to reach 70 million subscribers on YouTube
Blackpink has made YouTube history by becoming the world’s most subscribed-to music artists. “Blackpink in Your Area”: Blackpink surpassed Justin Bieber’s YouTube subscriber count of 66.4 million to become the first artists to ever reach 70 million subscribers on the social…
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s Lisa tests positive for COVID-19
Blackpink’s production company announced Lisa’s positive COVID-19 test results in a press release. The statement: Lalisa Manoban, better known as Lisa, was diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this afternoon, according to YG Entertainment via Soompi.
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s Lisa makes history by grabbing No. 1 spot on Latin Song Sales Billboard chart
Blackpink member Lisa is the first K-pop artist to land a hit on the Latin Billboard chart thanks to her collaborative song “SG” with Ozuna, DJ Snake and Megan Thee Stallion. The diverse hit song: For the week of Nov. 6, “SG” takes the No. 1 spot on the Latin Digital Song Sales…
· Ryan General
Blackpink stans call on YG Ent to protect Jennie from Filipino scammer’s billboard date invite
Fans have expressed concern after a self-confessed scammer from the Philippines bought two giant billboards to ask Blackpink member Jennie out on a date. Desperate call for attention: Social media influencer Christian Albert Gaza, 28, also known as Xian Gaza, set up the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ star Anupam Tripathi reveals love of Blackpink, tear-filled early days in Korea
Anupam Tripathi, fan favorite of the massively popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” revealed he is a fan of Blackpink in an episode of MBC’s “Home Alone.” They are ONE: In the episode, which aired on Oct. 22, the 32-year-old Indian actor was seen on camera firing up his sound…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian talents including BTS, Blackpink, Olivia Rodrigo land 2021 MTV EMA nominations
The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards have unveiled the nomination list for 2021, and many Asian talents are featured across multiple different categories. K-pop nominees: On Oct. 20, the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) announced this year’s nominees which include many K-pop acts such…
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink to perform and deliver speech at YouTube’s ‘Dear Earth’ climate change event
Blackpink’s Rosé stars in a YouTube trailer for the company’s upcoming climate change campaign event. Climate Change Action: On Oct. 18, YouTube Originals released the trailer for its upcoming special “Dear Earth,” featuring Blackpink’s Rosé.
· Michelle De Pacina
Blackpink’s Jisoo to star in K-drama ‘Snowdrop’ coming soon to Disney Plus
Jisoo from Blackpink trended on Twitter after the teaser trailer of her first romance drama was recently released. About the drama: On Oct. 14, JTBC Drama released a 29-second teaser of “Snowdrop,” a new K-drama starring Blackpink’s Jisoo and “Something in the Rain” star Jung…
· Bianca Gray
‘Blackpink: The Movie’ is coming to Disney+
K-pop girl group Blackpink’s movie is coming to Disney+. Hallyu: On Nov. 12, streaming service Disney+ will be launching in South Korea, and along with the launch, “Blackpink: The Movie” will become available to stream.
· Bianca Gray
Fans accuse Blackpink’s entertainment agency of discriminating against Lisa because she isn’t Korean
Blackpink fans, also known as Blinks, have flooded Twitter with the hashtag #YGLetLisaDoHerWork because of their belief that Blackpink member Lisa is being discriminated against by her agency. Fashion week: Despite breaking records in the U.S. and in South Korea, YG…
· Bianca Gray
Blackpink’s Lisa apologizes over cultural appropriation accusations in video call with fan
Blackpink member Lisa has been on a roll since her solo debut, but some fans are upset with what they deem as cultural appropriation on the K-pop star’s part. One fan felt it was so important that they took time out of a video call with Lisa to confront her on the issue. Not…
· Bianca Gray
BLACKPINK’s Lisa beats out Drake, becomes first Asian woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard rap chart
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has been making waves in the music industry with her two-track solo debut “Lalisa,” with her newest achievement being that she is the first Thai artist from a South Korean label to top the Billboard rap charts. As she should: According to Forbes, the Canadian…
· Ryan General
K-pop group BLACKPINK are the first Asian artists ever to be named SDG advocates by UN
South Korean girl group BLACKPINK was recently appointed by the United Nations (UN) as an advocate for its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to “encourage young people to take #ClimateAction to protect the planet.” SDG advocates in your area: The UN welcomed the popular K-pop…
· Bryan Ke
Buri Ram’s meatballs sales rocket 3,333% after BLACKPINK’s Lisa said they were her favorite
Thai street food vendors in Buri Ram station saw a massive influx of customers after BLACKPINK’s Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban revealed one of her favorite foods could only be found there. Her favorite street food: On the Woody Show for her first Thai TV interview after releasing her…
· Bianca Gray
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has broken Taylor Swift’s 24-hour YouTube record with 73.6 million views
BLACKPINK member Lisa, 24, debuted her solo album and single “Lalisa” on Sept. 10 and her music video’s views have broken Taylor Swift’s YouTube record. Queen sh*t: On Sept. 13, YouTube released data showing that Lisa’s music video “Lalisa” had 73.6 million views within the…
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