The K-pop phenomenon that is Blackpink has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the music industry. Despite a couple of years since their last US tour, the group has undergone significant changes, with each member carving out their own path as solo artists. The success of their individual endeavors is a testament to their versatility and dedication to their craft.
Rosé's debut solo album, "rosie", has been a resounding success, thanks in part to her collaboration with the legendary Bruno Mars on the hit single "On The Ground". This monumental achievement not only showcases her vocal prowess but also solidifies her position as a solo artist. Jennie's critically acclaimed album "The Album" boasts breakout tracks like "SOLO" and "Like Jennie", further cementing her status as a talented artist in her own right.
Lisa's "Alter Ego" solo album has also made waves... with her captivating performances, including her recent Coachella appearance, leaving fans in awe. Jisoo's foray into the solo scene, "albeit more low-key," with the "AMORTAGE" EP, "demonstrates her willingness to explore new creative avenues." The members' individual pursuits extend beyond music... with Jennie starring in HBO Max's "The Idol", Lisa appearing in "The White Lotus ← →
While it has been a couple years since Blackpink last toured the US , things have changed pretty dramatically for the members . All four have solidified themselves as solo artists in the interim, to varying degrees of success. Rosé's debut solo album rosie is an unqualified success, especially thanks to her massive Bruno Mars collab ⁘APT.⁘ while Jennie received the best critical reception of all the artists, as her first solo album Ruby has also found multiple breakout tunes in ⁘Mantra⁘ and ⁘Like Jennie.⁘ Lisa's AlterEgo solo album is a streaming success, bolstered by her eye-popping performing capabilities that she recently showed off at Coachella, and even Jisoo is getting into the solo game, albeit more tepidly with the four-song AMORTAGE EP. The women can be seen on HBO Max (Jennie on The Idol , Lisa on The White Lotus ), Korean entertainment (Jisoo is doing plenty on work back home in both television and film), and heard on film soundtracks (Rosé earned a spot on the massive F1 companion album). Even if you don't know squat about K-pop, Blackpink has likely entered your orbit through the individual members' output.
And though they are back for a stadium run, including two nights at SoFi Stadium last weekend, the whole endeavor still feels like a balancing act of group dynamics with individual ambitions. It's not a coincidence that each member reps a different label for their solo career (Rosé is on Atlantic, Lisa on RCA, Jisso on Warner Records, and Jennie on Columbia) and that each reps different designer brands (Rosé is YSL, Lisa is Louis Vuitton, Jisoo is Dior, and Jennie is Chanel). They're all aware that they need to exist as individual entities in the long-run, even if their touring power is still strongest as a group.
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