So many K-Pop superstars also happen to be social media sensations – and the top accounts have millions and millions of followers!
From solo superstars to girl group and boy band members, plenty of South Korean stars have become huge on Instagram. And based on the latest roundup of idol follower counts, we know who the most popular stars are on the social media platform!
The 24-year-old girl group superstar and “On the Ground” solo singer, who joined TikTok in March, celebrated reaching 10 million followers on the social media platform by doing the viral “WAP” dance.
The 24-year-old superstar spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to discuss her debut solo single “On the Ground.”
Here’s what she had to say…
On her first solo song: “I think my first solo song that I recorded in the studio was about three years ago, I can say. So very near the start of our Blackpink debut.”
On the message of the song: “As simple as it can get, for me, the pre-chorus, ‘I worked my whole life just to get right. Just to be like, look at me, I’m never coming down.’ That just hits me. It’s just the fact that literally I was 16, came through all the way to South Korea without any of my family, just all alone, and I just worked every single day, I think, since then to get to where I am right now. To be on such a roll as that, you have these moments, I feel like, where you forget where you’re actually going. I remember being so sure of where I was going, but I’m also very lost. The funny thing is when the company had decided to just go with the song, I got a call in the middle of the night. I was bawling my eyes out. I was like I felt so hollow. Then in that moment, that call came and they were like, ‘We’re going to go with this song.’ I was like when you just feel the most hollow, life gives you sweets. When life tastes like lemon and throwing lemons at you and you’re just like, ‘Oh my God, what am I doing?’”
On BLACKPINK’s support: “They were always there during the process as well, so they knew about the song when I first recorded it. Then when it was confirmed, they were like, ‘Oh, you’re coming out with that song? That one I love and I cannot wait.’ They’re very supportive. Now that I’m doing my own schedule and solo project, it means so much to me that they reach out. Just one call and I’m like, ‘I feel so much more confident,’ and they’ve been so good at that, like each and every member. I miss them, you know? Because usually when I’m working, I would see them every single day. I can’t wait until my schedule gets a little quiet and then I’m going to go hang out with them. But they’ve been very supportive.”
The 24-year-old K-Pop singer from the girl group BLACKPINK dropped her solo EP titled R.
R features two songs – “On the Ground” and “Gone.” Along with the EP, Rosé debuted the music video for “On the Ground.”
Ahead of the EP’s release, Rosé chatted about her new music.
“I reflected on myself and realized how much I love music, get comforted and have grown with it,” Rosé shared with Korea Herald. “I wrote the songs in English as I thought it was the most fitting language for them. I hope they can comfort listeners as well.”
If you haven’t yet, check out BLACKPINK‘s full debut album. The album also features the group’s song “Ice Cream,” a collaboration with Selena Gomez, plus the new single “Lovesick Girls” and their 2020 smash, “How You Like That.”
Each member of BLACKPINK is also one of the most followed K-pop accounts on Instagram. Find out where they rank!
Check out the lyrics for Rosé’s new songs inside… More Here! »
The 25-year-old girl group member and the 32-year-old Big Bang member and solo artist are seeing each other, according to South Korean media outlet Dispatch on Wednesday (February 24).
The two also have something of a history: she previously appeared as the female protagonist in the music video for the song “That XX” from One Of a Kind in 2012, followed by a feature on his album title song, “Black.”
Dispatchreported that the two were seen rendezvousing at G-Dragon‘s home in Hannam-dong in Seoul, South Korea. Their relationship is described as an “open secret” within their agency YG Entertainment.
Jennie‘s manager reportedly drops her off at G-Dragon‘s house and picks her up, and sometimes G-Dragon‘s manager gives her a ride. G-Dragon was also allegedly spotted at a music video set for BLACKPINK’s first full album and rooting for Jennie on set.
The report also claims Jennie was seen leaving his home for BLACKPINK‘s recent The Show online concert on January 31.
“A lot of people in YG noticed their relationship. Jennie‘s mother is also aware of their relationship. She is thankful to him for his thoughtful care,” a source told the outlet.
Jennie, G-Dragon and YG Entertainment have not yet made a statement to verify the report.
BLACKPINK arrived in our area over the weekend with their virtual concert experience The Show – and brought in a ton of money!
The massively popular South Korean girl group’s first online concert brought in over 280,000 viewers (not including China stats), South Korean media outlets reported on Sunday (January 31).
The YouTube exclusive show, which was broadcasted to attendees for an average ticket price of $30-40, equated to about five concerts at a stadium holding 50,000 seats, bringing in an estimated $10.5 million.
The show featured performances of the group’s biggest hits, including “Kill This Love,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Boombayah,” as well as solo stages from each of the members, including Rose‘s solo debut with her song, “Gone.”
Each member of BLACKPINK is also one of the most followed K-pop accounts on Instagram. Find out where they rank!
The El Dorado superstar reacted to a video of the BLACKPINK superstar performing “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” during a recent appearance on a variety show on Twitter on Saturday (October 17).
“Oh wow! I loved seing you do that! super cute! Thanks Rosé – @ygofficialblink Ps. Love your hair!” she wrote on Twitter.
If you haven’t yet, check out BLACKPINK‘s full debut album. The album also features the group’s song “Ice Cream,” a collaboration with Selena Gomez, plus the new single “Lovesick Girls” and their 2020 smash, “How You Like That.”
It was recently announced by BLACKPINK‘s agency that their latest music video would be going through some editing due to controversy over one member’s outfit. Find out what happened.
