#CongratulationsLisa has been trending worldwide as BLINKs congratulate BLACKPINK’s Lisa for surpassing 53 million followers on Instagram. She is now the most followed K-pop idol on the platform.
Who is Lisa?
Born in 1997 in Thailand, Lisa is a member of the popular K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. She moved to South Korea at 14 to pursue her dreams of becoming a K-pop idol. She is a rapper and a prominent dancer in the group, earning her the title of “Dance Machine!” She is also the youngest member of BLACKPINK.
Lisa becomes the first K-pop artist to gain a mass following
In 2018, every member of BLACKPINK started their personal Instagram accounts, including Lisa. In roughly four years, she has become the first and only artist from the South Korean and Thai entertainment industries to acquire 53 million Instagram followers.
Often communicating with her fans via selfies, photographs of her trips, and publishing photoshoots, she has gained a dedicated following over the years.
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Fans congratulate BLACKPINK’s Lisa
Sharing their love and excitement for Lisa’s achievement, fans have been trending a congratulatory hashtag on various social media sites.
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Lisa's solo debut
With June around the corner, BLINKs are still waiting on news about Lisa’s solo debut. An official from YG Entertainment revealed to the Korea Herald that she is diligently working to prepare for her solo debut but did not disclose the release date. However, she is rumored to be making her solo debut in June this year.
Last year, YG Entertainment released a statement stating that BLACKPINK members Lisa and ROSE were preparing for solo debuts. According to the announcement, ROSE released her album on March 12th, 2021. Lisa confirmed her solo debut in an interview with Vogue Korea. She said that,
"My solo album is coming soon. As it’s my first solo album, we’re working hard to show you a new side of me. I’ll repay you with music and style that will show you my own color. Please look forward to it."
She will be the third member of BLACKPINK to make her solo debut, and many fans are waiting patiently for this release. Fans have positively received the previous two solo releases from BLACKPINK members.
In related news, Lisa's YouTube channel, LiLi FILM (Official), hit 7.5 million subscribers.