BLACKPINK's Jennie's 'Mantra' music video has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The music video for the single 'Mantra', released by Jennie on the 11th of last month, surpassed 100 million views around 0:05 AM today (25th). This is a record achieved in 45 days since its release, and the music video for 'Mantra' ranked first in the rising videos on YouTube in Korea and the USA at the time of its release, as well as first in worldwide YouTube trends, gaining popularity. 'Mantra' is a powerful and energetic song that encourages everyone to shine with their own charm and boldly create their own identity. While showcasing her unique atmosphere and presence, it incorporates a message of loving oneself and recognizing each other. The song has also gained popularity, ranking on Billboard's main singles chart, the 'HOT100', for two consecutive weeks, and ranking for five consecutive weeks on the 'Global (excluding the US)' and 'Global 200' charts. With 'Mantra', she became the first K-POP female solo artist to reach #1 on the US iTunes top song chart this year. In April, Jennie's solo song 'SOLO' achieved an astonishing record of over 1 billion views, making her the first K-POP female star to surpass 1 billion views on a music video. She will perform as a solo artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the largest music festival in America, on April 13 and 30, 2024.
On the afternoon of the 25th, BLACKPINK's Rosé arrived in Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing her overseas schedule. She has been nominated for 8 categories at the 2025 MTV VMAs, while BTS's Jimin is nominated solo for the first time. BLACKPINK is set for a comeback in November, and YG Entertainment has revealed plans for the second half of the year, including new albums from TREASURE and BABYMONSTER.
Kim Jiyoon, the sister of BLACKPINK's Jisoo, is set to participate in the survival variety show 'Super Seller: Incentive Game' premiering in October. Known for her wit and beauty, she aims to grow through the show and compete fiercely, despite her sister's fame. Jiyoon has a background as a flight attendant and counselor, and currently has 540,000 followers as an influencer.
On the 24th, the red carpet event for the '2025 International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards' took place in Busan, featuring numerous celebrities such as Ken Takakura, Park Eun-bin, and various actors from China and Taiwan. The event highlighted the global nature of streaming entertainment and included discussions about upcoming projects.
BLACKPINK has achieved a triple crown by winning first place for three consecutive weeks on MBC's 'Show Music Core' with their song 'JUMP'. This victory marks their 10th win on music shows. The broadcast featured various artists including SHINee's Key, MAMAMOO's Moonbyul, and Red Velvet's Joy, among others.
Global pop icon Doja Cat is set to perform her first concert in Korea on December 13, 2023, at KINTEX. Following this, she will perform in Japan on December 15. The concerts are highly anticipated, marking her debut on Korean stages. Tickets go on sale starting August 28, 2023, for those 19 and older.
The 2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS took place in Seoul, gathering thousands of K-POP fans. Stray Kids and IVE won the Best Artist award, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER achieved three awards. Artists expressed gratitude and excitement for their upcoming projects, showcasing the vibrant K-POP community.
Lee Min-ho makes his film comeback after a decade, sharing insights on his role in 'The All-Knowing Reader's Viewpoint,' marriage plans, and the pressures of being a star. He reflects on the character's depth and his personal growth as an actor, emphasizing the importance of storytelling over screen time.
On the afternoon of the 18th, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Lisa arrived back in Korea through Incheon International Airport after finishing their 'BLACKPINK 2025 WORLD TOUR'. The event also highlighted Jisoo's transformation into a muse for a virtual future city using AI technology, which has garnered attention for her stunning new visuals.
Lisa from BLACKPINK donated the profits from her flea market event, 'Welcome to Lisa's Closet,' to Good Neighbors for clean water initiatives in Niger. She expressed gratitude for the support and aims to continue making positive changes for children in need. Lisa is also active in her music career, recently releasing a short film and performing at Coachella, while on the BLACKPINK world tour.
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