BLACKPINK’s Lisa is set to make history as the first K-pop artist to perform at the Academy Awards!

On February 24, major U.S. media outlets like Variety reported that Lisa will be taking the stage at the 97th Academy Awards, set for next month. She will be performing alongside Doja Cat and RAYE, making the event even more exciting!

While Lisa is of Thai nationality, her global success as a BLACKPINK member has made her one of K-pop’s biggest stars. This moment is a major milestone, as she will be the first K-pop act to ever perform at the Oscars!

Adding to the excitement, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo—who play Glinda and Elphaba in the highly anticipated Wicked movie—will also perform at the event.

With such a powerful lineup, the Oscars stage is set to be one of the most unforgettable in history!

The 97th Academy Awards will be packed with highly anticipated films and star-studded performances. Some of the hottest movies this year include:
Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan
Dune: Part Two, one of the most awaited sequels
Wicked, which is already going viral thanks to Ariana Grande
Substance, where Demi Moore takes on a bold new role

Among the top contenders, Emilia Pérez leads the pack with 13 nominations! The Brutalist—a big winner at the Golden Globes—and Sean Baker’s Anora, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, are also strong competitors.

The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with Conan O’Brien as the host.

With Lisa making history, fans can’t wait to see her light up the stage at the world’s biggest movie event! Are you excited for Lisa’s Oscars performance?

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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