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BLACKPINK dancer and rapper Lisa has opened up about difficult time during her career with the girl group, where she was unable to record new musicDuring BLACKPINK’s recent interview with Rolling Stone, Thai-born member Lisa spoke about the “rough” year she had between the release K-pop act’s hit songs ‘As If It’s Your Last’ in 2017 and 2018’s ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’.The singer revealed that she had struggled to sing and record new music during this time, although she didn’t go into detail as to why. “I couldn’t sing. When I went to the studio to record, nothing came out.

BLACKPINK recently opened up about the pressure of being a K-pop trainee, and receiving mental health classes from their agency.In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the quartet discussed the demands of their lives as K-pop trainees, before they made their debut. The members of BLACKPINK revealed that while their agency YG Entertainment had provided them mental health classes and therapy, they had found these unhelpful.

Karol G has revealed that she initially planned to collaborate with BLACKPINK on a remix of her 2019 song ‘Tusa’.In a recent interview with MTV, the Colombian singer recently spokeabout the songs on her current playlist. When asked to name a song on the playlist by an artist she hopes to collaborate with, Karol G picked BLACKPINK’s ‘How You Like That’, before recalling a time when they had a chance have worked together.“I have to say a short story.

BLACKPINK are reportedly set to release new music later this year.According to industry officials consulted by media outlet Sports Donga, BLACKPINK are set to release a new album “as early as June,” per Soompi‘s translation. However, neither YG Entertainment or the group themselves have confirmed the news at the time of writing.The possibility of a BLACKPINK comeback this year was also previously teased by member Jennie during her guest appearance on the YouTube channel The Game Caterers last March.

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NMIXX have performed a unique rendition of BLACKPINK’s 2019 single ‘Kill This Love’.Last week, the rookie girl group were featured on K-pop live music channel It’s Live on YouTube, where they performed their debut track ‘O.O’. In a newly released clip, the six-member JYP Entertainment act also took on the challenge of covering BLACKPINK’s 2019 single ‘Kill This Love’.For their cover, NMIXX swap out the bombastic, blaring horns of the original BLACKPINK version for a stripped-down, vocal-led arrangement, which slowly builds up intensity as the drums and electric guitar kick in.“What should I do, I can’t stand myself being so weak / While I force myself to cover my eyes / I need to bring an end to this love,” sings vocalist Sullyoon in the emotional pre-chorus.NMIXX first debuted in February with the single album ‘Ad Mare’, which included the single ‘O.O’ and a B-side track titled ‘Tank’.

Rosalía has shared her admiration for BLACKPINK member Lisa, and also sent the K-pop star a copy of her latest album ‘Motomami’.The Spanish singer-songwriter recently sat for an interview with Radio Disney México in light of the release of her latest album ‘Motomami’. During the interview, the singer was asked if she would be open to venturing into Asian music.“I really like Lisa [of BLACKPINK].

BLACKPINK member Rosé.On March 18, the influencer took to Instagram to share a series of screenshots as alleged evidence that she was being targeted by online users. The images featured a conversation between two Instagram users, with one allegedly demanding the other to harm themselves in order to gain access to information about Shin and her whereabouts.In addition, a user in a second screenshot had claimed to have followed and attacked Shin at the airport and later sent graphic, gory images of the alleged “proof” to one of her followers.

BLACKPINK member Jisoo has opened up about her experience performing at Coachella in 2019 with the girl group.During a recent interview with Vogue Korea, the K-pop idol spoke about the global success the girl group has achieved over the past few years, including their appearance at Coachella in 2019. BLACKPINK’s performance at Coachella 2019 made them the first all-female K-pop group to do so at the popular annual festival.“With our Coachella performance, I was too busy thinking about finishing without making any mistakes that I couldn’t tell how big that stage actually was and how much fun everyone was having,” she said, as translated by Soompi.

BLACKPINK will soon be making their return, according to member Jennie.Several YG Entertainment artists, including BLACKPINK’s Jennie, recently gathered and appeared on the YouTube channel The Game Caterers for a chat and play a series of games. Other artists present were Sechskies’ Jiwon, AKMU’s Chanhyuk, WINNER’s Jinu, Mino and Yoon, iKON’s Jay and Song as well as TREASURE’s Hyunsuk and Jihoon.Towards the end of the clip, Jennie revealed that the girl group are set to make their return. “BLACKPINK is also making a comeback soon.

Jeon Somi has accidentally leaked what appears to be an unreleased BLACKPINK track, during a recent Instagram Live session.The Canadian-Dutch-Korean K-pop idol hosted an Instagram Live session yesterday (March 2) while she was at the YG Entertainment headquarters. During the broadcast, the singer was walking around the building looking for an empty studio to continue her livestream.However, Somi then accidentally wandered into an occupied studio that had been playing an unreleased song via the speakers.

HYBE and YG Entertainment are set to launch a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning packet later this year.Earlier today (March 2), HYBE Edu and YG Entertainment announced that they will be launching a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning material titled ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’, per Kpop Herald.According to Kpop Herald and KBIZoom, ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’ hopes to familiarise fans with the Korean language through words and phrases that the K-pop quartet frequently use.The packet will include textbooks, stickers, quizzes and animated videos that will teach learners correct pronunciation. Notably, the videos will be available in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian..@HYBE_EDU is launching "@BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN," a Korean language education material using the act's IP.

Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has tested positive for COVID-19.Today (February 28), YG Entertainment shared in an official statement to Star News that the Korean-Australian musician has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a flight she had scheduled later the same day. The agency added that Rosé is currently asymptomatic.According to YG Entertainment, the singer had taken a PCR test prior to departure, and later received a positive result.

Neck Deep have reacted to BLACKPINK Rosé’s cover of their 2015 song ‘December’.Earlier this month, the vocalist released her live studio version of the song in commemoration of her 25th birthday. For her rendition, she was accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.A day after Rosé’s rendition of ‘December’ was posted, the pop-punk band took to Twitter to express their appriciation for the cover.

BLACKPINK fans have expressed their frustration towards the girl group’s agency, YG Entertainment, over the act’s lack of musical output.On Valentine’s Day (February 14), YG Entertainment announced that the quartet would be releasing their ‘2022 Welcoming Collection’ with a preview video on YouTube. While K-pop fans typically enjoy such special releases, some Blinks (BLACKPINK’s official fanbase) have voiced their dissatisfaction towards the agency’s decision to release new merchandise instead of music.As seen in the replies and quotes on YG’s tweet announcing the new collection, a number of Blinks have called for a boycott of the release, while others have decided to voice their displeasure by reporting the agency’s Twitter account.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has unveiled three new live studio covers in commemoration of her 25th birthday.The Korean-Australian vocalist surprised fans with three new “live studio” acoustic covers of songs by Coldplay, Neck Deep and Oasis on her personal YouTube channel today (February 11), in celebration of her 25th birthday.The first, which dropped in the early hours of February 11, was a cover of Coldplay’s 2008 hit ‘Viva La Vida’. “I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing / Roman Cavalry choirs are singing / Be my mirror, my sword and shield / My missionaries in a foreign field,” the K-pop idol sings, while reading the lyrics off her phone.It was followed by a truncated version of Neckdeep’s 2015 single ‘December’, as well as a tender and slowed-down rendition of Oasis’ 1995 classic ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.

Coldplay have reacted to BLACKPINK member Rosé‘s recent cover of their 2008 song ‘Viva La Vida’.The K-pop idol shared a new stripped-down, live studio cover of Coldplay’s seminal 2008 track earlier today (February 11) in celebration of her birthday, accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.The British band have since taken notice of her cover, sharing a link to the video on their Instagram Story, while wishing the Korean-Australian singer a happy birthday. “Love this.

Grimes has released a futuristic music video for her new single ‘Shinigami Eyes’, featuring cameos from some famous friends.The track was originally previewed by the artist last summer when she shared a clip with her fans during a Discord livestream.Now, after releasing a trailer for the video yesterday (January 25), the full song has arrived. Its title refers to the manga Death Note, with characters with shinigami eyes able to see people’s names and lifespans.“Are you ready to die? / Got my shinigami eyes on / Everything is fine / Got my shinigami eyes on you,” Grimes sings over a snapping beat and bright synths.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo recently surprised her Snowdrop co-star Jung Hae-in on the set of his upcoming K-drama series Connect.Earlier this week, Jung’s fellow Snowdrop cast members – including Jisoo, Kim Hye-yoon, Jung Shin-hye and Jung Yi-seo – sent a good truck, serving coffee and churros, to the Connect set as a gift in support of Jung. Other cast members, such as Choi Hee-jin, Heo Nam-joon and Ahn Dong-gu, also reportedly chipped in.Jisoo, Kim, Shin-hye and Yi-seo also decided to pay Hae-in a surprise visit to oversee the arrival of the food truck in person.

Snowdrop, has been launched as backlash over the series mounts.On December 18 and 19, JTBC aired the first two episodes of its hotly anticipated winter drama Snowdrop, which had been embroiled in controversy over its alleged distortion of history even before it premiered.

BLACKPINK fans have seemingly found themselves in the crossfire the controversy surrounding Snowdrop, a new K-drama starring member Jisoo.According to a new report by Korea JoongAng Daily, a community of BLACKPINK fans (who are known as BLINKS) on South Korean internet forum DC Inside have been accused of making calls to the Lee Han-yeol Memorial Museum to complain about a statement the museum issued over the controversial K-drama series.Notably, Snowdrop is a fictional series set in 1987, a

Snowdrop K-drama, broadcaster JTBC has released a statement addressing the controversy.The new historical romance series, which stars Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, had premiered on JTBC with its first two episodes over the weekend.

Snowdrop have pulled out of the series.Several companies have withdrawn their sponsorships for the new historical-romance series, starring Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, following its premiere on December 18.

Snowdrop, starring Jung Hae-in and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, has garnered more than 200,000 signatures.On December 18 and 19, South Korean television network JTBC aired the first two episodes of its hotly anticipated winter drama, which had been embroiled in controversy over its alleged distortion of history even before it premiered.Following the premiere of Snowdrop, a petition calling for its cancellation was posted to the website of the Blue House (the executive office and official residence of

Snowdrop, has shared how he convinced BLACKPINK singer Jisoo to join the show.During a press conference for the series on December 17, Jo spoke about how he initially had preconceived notions of what type of actress would play female lead character Young-ro, and how that changed when Jisoo came into the picture.“[While] preparing the character of Young-ro… [writer Yoo Hyun-mi and I] didn’t think that a rookie actress would play Young-ro,” he said, per Soompi.

BLACKPINK singer Jisoo has opened up about her chemistry with co-star Jung Hae-in on the upcoming K-drama series Snowdrop. Jisoo, who is set to make her leading role acting debut in Snowdrop later this month, has shared her experience working with the cast of the series during an interview with OSEN.

Rosé has announced a new collaboration with meditation and sleep app Calm.Earlier today (December 8), the BLACKPINK star took to Instagram to announce the news, where she also shared her own experience using the app. The singer’s new bedtime story titled ‘Grounded With Rosé’ is now available to stream on Calm.“I’ve been dying to share this exciting news with you all but I finally get to tell you – I have my very own sleep story, out now on [Calm],” Rosé wrote.

BLACKPINK member Jisoo in JTBC’s upcoming K-drama series Snowdrop.In an interview with KBS Media, the 33-year-old actor spoke about his chemistry with the BLACKPINK singer. The seasoned actor also praised his co-star for her acting skills, despite the forthcoming historical-romance drama marking Jisoo’s first-ever leading role,“I felt that Jisoo is [the character of] Young-ro herself,” said Jung, as translated by Soompi.

Snowdrop.The new clip opens with a narration from star-crossed lovers Su-ho (Jung Hae-in) and Young-ro (BLACKPINK’s Jisoo), the pair ponder what could have been if they had met at a different time.“If I hadn’t met you..,” says Su-ho, as translated by Soompi. “If we were just ordinary people,” Young-ro trails off.