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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Single's Inferno 4 is back and hotter than ever, bringing fans all the intense, heart-racing drama they’ve been craving! This season is set to be the most stimulating one yet, with twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats during the Lunar New Year holidays.

The action takes place on Hell Island, where contestants are trapped in a high-stakes dating game. They can only leave if they couple up, and the pressure is on! As Single's Inferno 4 kicks into high gear, viewers are in for a wild ride of emotions, jealousy, and burning love stories. On January 28, the game gets even more intense, with "some" (dating) wars heating up like never before.

Episodes 5 and 6, released on January 21, shook things up with the arrival of new members Ahn Jong-hoon and Park Hae-rin, creating some serious chemistry among the singles. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Kook Dong-ho and Kim Ah-rin, as well as Kim Tae-hwan and Bae Ji-yeon, confirmed their feelings for each other in a truth game. But the real jaw-dropper came from Lee Si-an, who unexpectedly chose Yoo Jun-seo over Kim Jeong-su, adding even more twists to the drama!

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As the emotional rollercoaster continues, we’ll see whether Lee Si-an’s heart remains torn between Jang Tae-o and Kim Jeong-su, or if he will go for something completely unexpected. Plus, the growing tension between Jung Yu-jin, Park Hae-rin, and Kook Dong-ho is hinting at a brand-new love triangle. But the most intense showdown? The "final match" between the male singles, all battling it out for a coveted date ticket to Heaven Island—this one is going to be a dopamine overload!

With producers promising the most "hot" and "exciting" Heaven Island moments yet, Single's Inferno 4 is about to explode with unmissable drama.

Catch episodes 7 and 8 of Single's Inferno 4 on Netflix, releasing January 28!

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