Lisa reveals her 3rd solo music project in 2024
Just three months after releasing her first solo MV of 2024, Lisa (BLACKPINK) continues to keep fans excited with a series of personal projects. The most notable are two back-to-back music releases: “ROCKSTAR” and “New Woman.” Only a month after the release of the “New Woman” MV, in collaboration with Rosalía, on September 26, the youngest member of BLACKPINK dropped a teaser hinting at her next upcoming project.
Although not much has been revealed yet, with the melody and lyrics teased at the end: “So kiss me,” fans quickly recognized it as a familiar song—“Kiss Me” by Sixpence None The Richer. It’s highly possible this could be a special cover Lisa is preparing as a gift for her fans.
Lisa’s fans also noticed a hint regarding the number of songs she plans to release this year, represented by a star symbol with five points. So far, three glowing lights have appeared on the star, leading to speculation that Lisa will release two more tracks by the end of the year.
After “ROCKSTAR,” “New Woman,” and the upcoming “Kiss Me,” Lisa is expected to drop two more songs.
Jennie unveils a fierce look, hinting at an album inspired by women’s empowerment
After creating a dedicated website for her “Rubies” (unofficial fandom name), Jennie continued to reveal her look through a teaser posted on her personal Instagram. In the released video, Jennie appeared with a bold and sexy image, featuring braided hair. She also hinted at what is believed to be the title of her first solo track, “Calling All Pretty Girls.”
Jennie’s teaser clip revealed for her comeback
On the morning of September 27, Jennie dropped two more images, unveiling her entire look for the comeback. Most notably, she hinted at a release date of October 11. Fans quickly speculated that Jennie’s new album might carry a theme of protecting and empowering women.
October 11 is annually designated as International Day of the Girl Child by the UN General Assembly. The day raises awareness of gender equality in areas such as education, nutrition, and health. Additionally, the orange color in Jennie’s recently revealed poster, as well as the orange heart symbols she has been using, holds special significance.
Orange is the main color used for the “Orange The World: Stop Violence Against Women” campaign, which takes place every year on November 25. The campaign aims to eliminate violence against women. The orange symbol also represents a brighter future without violence or threats to women.
Although Jennie’s album has yet to be officially released, with these deeper meanings embedded in her teasers, fans are eagerly anticipating what is believed to be music dedicated to women.
Rosé announces signing with Atlantic Records, preparing for year-end album release
After more than half a year of waiting, Rosé has finally given fans the first signals of her solo comeback in 2024. On the morning of September 27, Rosé officially announced on her personal social media that she has signed a solo contract with Atlantic Records. This is a major American record label representing many world-renowned artists such as Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth, Ed Sheeran, and Cardi B.
The “Australian Rose” shared: “I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I’ve signed with @atlanticrecords. I know you’ve all been waiting for this moment for a long time, but I hope you’re ready for what’s coming in the next few months!! I truly can’t wait to tell you everything!! So, please be patient!! I miss you all so much.” With Rosé’s heartfelt words, fans are eagerly anticipating an artistically rich album to be released by the end of 2024.
Jisoo continues with TV projects, hints at future solo comeback
Unlike her bandmates, Jisoo has been focusing most of her time on acting. After wrapping up two films, Influenza and Omniscient Reader, Jisoo is rumored to be in talks to star in the TV drama Monthly Boyfriend alongside actor Seo In Guk. However, BLACKPINK’s eldest member hasn’t forgotten to drop hints to her fans about an upcoming solo comeback.
On the Bubble platform—a paid app to chat with idols—a fan messaged Jisoo, “I miss Jisoo’s solo.” She responded: “Of course, I’ll be back soon.” Based on her words, many are speculating that by the end of 2024, Jisoo will be balancing acting with her solo music project. If this comes to fruition, her comeback could take place in the first half of 2025.
Are the BLACKPINK members heading for an intense showdown?
In addition to Lisa, Jennie and Rosé are also teasing their solo comebacks at the same time. With Lisa’s upcoming release and Jisoo’s hinting at her own solo music project, the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 may see an intense face-off among the BLACKPINK members.
This is both exciting and nerve-wracking for BLACKPINK’s fanbase, as they will witness their idols releasing new music continuously. However, this will likely lead to unavoidable comparisons in terms of critical reception and digital chart performance. On the other hand, fans are eagerly hoping that after these solo projects, BLACKPINK will reunite and launch a full group comeback, potentially accompanied by a world tour in 2025, as promised by YG Entertainment.
