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  • Jisoo Makes History as First Korean Female Soloist with 1B Spotify Streams

    Jisoo of BLACKPINK continues to dominate the global music scene with her new single, “EYES CLOSED.”

    Released on October 10, the music video immediately topped the YouTube Music Worldwide Trending chart in 74 countries, proving her massive global reach. The song debuted at No. 21 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs, ranking high in 32 countries’ daily top charts, while also claiming No. 1 on iTunes in 40 countries and topping China’s QQ Music and KuGou sales charts.

    With this release, Jisoo has officially surpassed 1 billion total streams on Spotify, making her the first Korean female solo artist ever to achieve the milestone — accomplished in just 925 days with only eight tracks. The achievement marks her rise as a truly independent global artist, beyond her role as a BLACKPINK member.

    “EYES CLOSED” is a heartfelt pop track about two people choosing love again after emotional pain, featuring ZAYN, formerly of One Direction, whose collaboration adds a refined and mature touch. The cosmic-themed music video, praised for its dreamlike visuals and emotional harmonies, highlights Jisoo’s growing artistic depth and expanding global influence.

  • BLACKPINK’s Rosé Faces Racism Controversy; UK Magazine Issues Apology

    As controversy grew over BLACKPINK’s Rosé allegedly facing racial discrimination, the magazine at the center of the issue issued an apology.

    On October 2 (local time), ELLE UK stated on its official social media that Rosé had been excluded from a group photo related to Paris Fashion Week due to “photo resizing,” adding that “there was no intention to cause offense.”

    The magazine added, “The post has since been deleted, and we will make every effort to better reflect our diverse readership in the future.”

    Previously, ELLE UK uploaded photos of celebrities attending a fashion brand event in Paris. Alongside Rosé, the event was attended by model Hailey Bieber, actress and model Zoë Kravitz, and singer-songwriter Charli XCX. However, the photo posted on ELLE UK’s official SNS cropped out Rosé, fueling the controversy.

  • Rosé Shines at MTV VMAs: Double Win with Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK

    Rosé of BLACKPINK achieved a historic double victory at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 7 (local time) at UBS Arena in New York.

    She won the major award Song of the Year for “APT.,” her duet with pop star Bruno Mars. BLACKPINK also took home the award for Best Group, giving Rosé two trophies in one night.

    This marks the first time a K-pop artist has won a major VMA category including Song of the Year. For Best Group, BLACKPINK secured the title for the second time, following their 2023 win.

    Wearing a golden dress on stage, Rosé said, “I can’t believe this,” before adding, “First of all, I’m so grateful to Bruno (Mars), who believed in me and supported me.” She continued, “I dedicate this trophy to the 16-year-old me who once dreamed of this. This is the moment that rewards all the effort, and I’m happy to accept it.”