BLACKPINK member Lisa, a Thai national, has made headlines for her generous gesture in Bangkok's Chinatown. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on July 2nd (local time), Lisa closed down a section of Yaowarat Road for the filming of her solo song 'Rockstar' music video.

Each shop owner affected received 20,000 baht (approximately 750,000 Korean Won) as compensation, exceeding their monthly income.

The music video, released on June 28th, showcases Lisa performing with dancers in the vibrant street setting, capturing the bustling atmosphere and lively street food scene.

MS News, based in Singapore, reported that Lisa's team closed off the area from 2 am to 5 am for three days in mid-May to facilitate the shoot. Lisa not only compensated the shop owners but also planned to give 1,000 baht to passersby during the filming disruptions.

'Rockstar' broke records with 32.4 million YouTube views within 24 hours of its release, setting a new solo artist record. As of July 4th, the music video has surpassed 71,743,993 views.

According to Khaosod English, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Chinawat, an international business expert, coordinated with local managers in Bangkok to support Lisa's music video shoot on Yaowarat Road, aimed at promoting local food.

Lisa recently renewed her contract with YG Entertainment for BLACKPINK activities. She launched her own agency, Loud Company, in February and partnered with RCA Records, a Sony Music subsidiary in the US, in April. 'Rockstar' marks Lisa's debut solo release, drawing significant global attention.

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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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