In case you missed it, Blackpink is here to stay. However, if there is even the slightest doubt about the K-pop girl group’s future, Lisa Manoel has spilled the beans once again for your peace of mind.
Nearly a month after YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk laid out artistic plans for all groups under the agency’s banner, the Thai rapper has addressed the status of group activities for the quartet. Given the music act’s current chapter has been filled with silence from the group as all four members chart their individual courses in different directions as solo artists, fans are seriously concerned about Blackpink projects.
Dealing with a K-pop group’s radio silent era is no task for the faint of heart, and the same scenario was brewing in Blackpink’s backyard until YG announced a consistent schedule filled with worldwide tours.
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In June 2024, Lisa released her first solo single in three years – Rockstar – which was also her first release since leaving YG Entertainment and launching her own label, LLOUD. The hip-hop track’s cyberpunk visual paid homage to Lisa’s Thai roots, revealing a new side of the beloved artist. Soon after, YG confirmed that the Blackpink members would soon reunite for a new comeback and world tour series, set to kick off in 2025.
Is Blackpink still together?
The simple and straight answer is yes. Although all four members – Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa – declined to renew their solo contracts with the label, their group is still signed with YG as a unit – hence the world tour announcement.
Dispelling any fears of a possible disbandment, Lisa candidly spoke out in an interview with ELLE in August. “Of course we will continue, for sure,” the Thai “rockstar” confirmed.
“We are so proud of Blackpink and I love Blackpink. It’s not just because of our fans, it’s for us,” he said, before speaking in Korean, “There was never any doubt. This is our life.”
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However, that doesn’t mean his solo endeavors will be left behind in the meantime. The 27-year-old rapper is set to take on his first acting role in The White Lotus season 3, set in Thailand. Filmed in Bangkok and the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, the HBO hit sensation is expected to arrive sometime in 2025.
Meanwhile, Lisa’s new collaborative track, New Woman, featuring Spanish star Rosalia, is almost here. This exciting music release will be officially released on streaming platforms on August 15.
