"Queen things!" BLACKPINK’s Lisa Sets Record as Quickest Female K-Pop Soloist to Hit 7 Million Spotify Followers
BLACKPINK’s Lisa continues to make waves on Spotify. Despite having only two solo songs on her profile, she has managed to set multiple impressive records.
According to the latest update from the platform, she has broken a record previously held by IU.
Lisa has amassed 7,007,158 followers on Spotify, making her the fastest female K-Pop soloist to achieve this milestone in the history of the platform.
As one of Asia’s most successful solo artists, Lisa has also seen her solo hit “MONEY” surpass the 1.7 billion views mark on YouTube Music, marking the first time one of her songs has achieved this feat.
Song Hye Kyo Outshines Hyun Bin as "The Black Nuns" Takes the #1 Spot in Pre-Sale Rankings, Beating "Harbin"
Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.
The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!
According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.
With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.
The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.
The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.