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On January 16, 2025, BLACKPINK's Lisa headed the ceremonial coin toss at the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. This event was in collaboration with Guinness.
Dressed in a chic ensemble of yellow and black stripped sweater and a black short skirt, the BLACKPINK rapper took to the field amidst roaring applause from 62,000 spectators. She greeted the match officials and team captains before handing the coin to the match referee for the toss.
Fans in attendance and those watching worldwide expressed their excitement across social media platforms. One user on X shared:
"She's on her side quests era"
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The BLACKPINK idol's involvement in the Arsenal vs. Tottenham match was met with widespread enthusiasm from fans and commentators alike.
"The wildest crossover. We had jisoo x haaland now Lisa x North London derby," one fan wrote.
"LISA AND ARSENAL?!? WHAT?" another fan said.
"So random… but hopefully she knows that London is red," another netizen added.
Others highlighted how the BLACKPINK star has been so active since she left YG Entertainment and lauded her unique way of promoting her upcoming solo album, ALTER EGO.
"I love how fun Lisa is making her promo. Lisa and her team are exposing her to new audiences whilst doing activity based promo which makes it so exciting. Can’t wait for this," one fan said.
"She's rly not making her haters rest as she's literally everywhere," another fan added.
"Lisa is considered a global figure as a goodwill ambassador, not just a global artist or a prominent fashion figure, she also visits the world and does new things yall don't know how its SO BIG," a netizen wrote.
BLACKPINK's Lisa's upcoming solo album, previous releases, acting debut, and more
Beyond her appearance at the football match, the BLACKPINK rapper has been gearing up for a milestone in her solo career. Her debut full-length album, titled ALTER EGO, is slated for release on February 28, 2025. This album marked her first major project since departing from YG Entertainment and establishing her own label, LLOUD.
The album is expected to showcase the BLACKPINK idol's versatility as an artist, featuring a blend of genres and collaborations with international musicians. The promotional campaign for ALTER EGO was marked by a series of teasers, including a trailer video that presents Lisa embodying five distinct personas, each set in unique, visually striking environments.
Since establishing LLOUD in February 2024, she has been actively releasing solo music that reflects her artistic evolution. Her singles ROCKSTAR, NEW WOMAN (feat. Rosalía), and Moonlit Floor were released under LLOUD and RCA Records.
Partnering with RCA Records in May 2024, LLOUD has been instrumental in the production and distribution of Lisa's solo projects, including the upcoming ALTER EGO.
Furthermore, the BLACKPINK star is set to make her acting debut in the highly anticipated third season of HBO's acclaimed series The White Lotus. Scheduled to premiere on February 16, 2025, this season ventures into Thailand's opulent yet intricate world of a luxury resort.
In this new season, she portrays Mook, the manager of the White Lotus resort. Her interactions with the guests delve into the contrasts between Eastern spirituality and Western materialism, aligning with the season's overarching exploration of the guests' greed and questionable morals.
Additionally, the trailer showcases her in traditional Thai attire, embodying her role with a serene and enigmatic presence.
The White Lotus, created by Mike White, is an anthology series that satirically examines the lives of affluent guests vacationing at the titular luxury resort chain. Each season is set in a different location, with the first in Hawaii and the second in Sicily. The third season's Thai setting provides a rich backdrop for exploring themes of greed, debauchery, cultural clash, and the human psyche.
ALTER EGO is set to be globally released on February 28, 2025.
