BLACKPINK's Lisa has kicked off her solo career by launching her own label and releasing her first new song, but the initial results have been disappointing.

Lisa dropped her new single "ROCKSTAR" on global music platforms at 9 AM (KST) on June 28th. This is her first solo track in three years since 'LALISA' in 2021, and her first release under her new label, LLOUD Co.

"ROCKSTAR" features Lisa's skilled rap and energetic pop vocals, with contributions from Ryan Tedder and Sam Homaee of OneRepublic. Lisa also took part in songwriting and composing.

With bold visuals like goggles, chains, tooth gems, a wolf cut hairstyle, and tanned skin, Lisa hyped up fans for her new song.

The music video, shot in Bangkok, highlights Lisa's Thai heritage and features Thai culture and daily life scenes, along with her powerful choreography.

Fans had mixed reactions to the release. Some praised her transformation into a global pop star, while others felt it was too different from her BLACKPINK image. Comments like "We still love BLACKPINK's Lisa" and "It feels awkward" were common.

Chart performance has been underwhelming. On release day, "ROCKSTAR" ranked 8th on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Global Chart and hit No. 1 in Thailand. However, it ranked 29th in Korea, 14th in the Philippines and Hong Kong, 10th in Taiwan, 9th in Malaysia and Singapore, and 79th in Indonesia.

On iTunes, it only topped the chart in Thailand and didn't make it into Korea's MelOn chart Top 100. This contrasts sharply with 'LALISA,' which topped iTunes in 72 countries.

There is still hope for a rebound, as Lisa's previous hit 'MONEY' saw a surge in popularity on global charts a month after its release.

After her role in HBO's 'The White Lotus' season 3 and the release of her solo single, fans are eager to see what Lisa will do next in her solo career.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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