The K-pop world is abuzz with rumors of BLACKPINK’s Lisa making her much-anticipated solo comeback.

On May 14, fans worldwide were sent into a frenzy as whispers of Lisa’s return started circulating.

The rumor mill went into overdrive when Ryan Tedder, the frontman of One Republic and renowned producer for artists like Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, and BLACKPINK, hinted at a collaboration with a Thai artist on his Instagram stories. Hours later, he tagged Lisa in a similar post, adding fuel to the speculation.

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Adding to the excitement, hints of a special collaboration with Spanish sensation Rosalía have also surfaced.

Rosalía’s recent Instagram post featuring the Thai flag and the number 9 has fans speculating a September release for Lisa’s rumored album.

The possibility of a Lisa-Rosalía collab holds weight as Lisa had previously expressed her desire to work with Rosalía and Tyla in her vlog.

The two stars share a close bond, with Rosalía having met Lisa backstage at Coachella and Lisa spotted at Rosalía’s birthday bash in September 2023.

If the rumors hold true, this collaboration will undoubtedly be a chart-topping hit that fans eagerly await.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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