BLACKPINK’s Jisoo released a teaser for her solo song “CLICK,” drawing attention with a cosmic-horror style and elegant visuals.

The Soul Drama Awards 2026 announced winners from a record 352 entries across 46 countries and regions. Norway’s A Better Man won the grand prize and two more awards. Korean drama The Story of Kim Bu-jang... also won three awards, while RIIZE’s Anton took the OST prize.

Dating rumors between BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Thai actor Blue Pontiwat have resurfaced after a video spread online showing two people believed to be them walking together in London. The footage only shows their backs, so their identities are unconfirmed, but users claim they have also been seen together elsewhere.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé returned to Korea through Gimpo International Airport on the afternoon of the 18th after completing her schedule in Japan. The text also notes that her new song “new trick” has been released with a music video, following the hit “APT.”, and that she attended a Levi’s event in Shibuya.

BLACKPINK’s LISA will appear in her first documentary film, “ALWAYS LALISA,” which follows one year of her solo career and personal struggles. The film opens in Japan for a limited three-day run starting October 12, alongside its worldwide release, and will screen at 24 theaters.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Apple have unveiled a collaboration song and music video. Her agency, THE BLACK LABEL, released the new track “new trick” today, along with a video created for Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign and directed by Dave Myers. The song carries a message of overcoming life’s wounds and love’s trials in one’s own way, with garage-punk energy matching Rosé’s style.

In an interview with Variety, BLACKPINK’s Lisa apologized for a racist expression used in a rap during her trainee days. She said she was unaware at the time, but has since learned and been educated. She also said the leaked video before her Coachella solo debut was emotionally painful, but she overcame it.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé attended Levi’s “Women’s Experience FOR EVERY ORIGINAL” pop-up event held on the 14th at MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO in Shibuya, Tokyo, as a global ambassador. The text also notes her collaboration with Apple on a new song, “new trick,” set for release on September 18, with the music video filmed on a new iPhone, and mentions her recent personal changes over the past two years, including learning to accept her weaknesses and imperfect self.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa revealed photos from a New York event on her SNS, showing a goddess-like look in a glamorous black lace dress. With her bangs down, a ponytail, and bold eye and brow makeup, she highlighted both elegance and a slim silhouette. She also recently released "SaWaDiKa."

Pleum Nachkhun of Thailand’s V.R.P posted a photo with BLACKPINK’s Lisa on Instagram to support her new song release. Lisa recently released “SaWaDiKa” and also revealed in a documentary that she had hidden past relationships to avoid hurting BLACKPINK’s popularity.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé says summer is her time to make music and discover herself while working on a new album in Korea. She reflects on the past two years of doubting and then trusting herself, says she now accepts her weaknesses, and shares a new view of home, rest, and simple pleasures.