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ROSÉ isn’t slowing down any time soon. Just over two months after she dropped her debut solo album, the BLACKPINK star revealed that her girl group also has new music coming out soon in a new interview with The Cut published Tuesday (Feb. 18), in which the Aussie performer also opened up about her relationship with collaborator Bruno Mars and her thoughts on K-pop trainees needing therapy.
Fans already knew that BLACKPINK was heading for a comeback in 2025, with the group announcing earlier this month that a world tour was imminent. But in the new interview, ROSÉ went another step further and confirmed that the band will soon have fresh songs to perform once they take the stage, telling the publication straightforwardly, “We will be coming out with new music soon.”
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Of the group’s reunion, the “Toxic Till The End” singer added, “We just knew there was no reason for us to stop it, right? As much as we all needed some time to go out and explore and be our own people, we still have business left to do. We’ve got to do some more damage.”
Whenever the new music does drop, it’ll follow 2022’s Billboard 200-topper Born Pink. After touring the album across the world throughout 2023, ROSÉ and bandmates LISA, JENNIE and JISOO temporarily paused group activities to focus on solo projects for about a year.
And in ROSÉ’s case, that year “off” has seen her drop her first-ever solo LP, rosie, featuring Billboard Global 200 No. 1 single “APT.” with Bruno Mars, with whom the “On the Ground” artist says she’s grown “very close.”
Detailing how the Silk Sonic star helped her finish rosie track “Number One Girl” when she was struggling, ROSÉ shared one of the most valuable lessons she’s learned from Mars: You can’t rush the songwriting process, no matter how much you might want to. “I’d always feel like, ‘It’s my fault, I should have an idea by this time,’ or, ‘Maybe I’m just not good enough,’” she told the publication.
“Bruno showed me that, as a creative, you have to listen to your intuition and your timing, and you’re allowed to trust in it,” she continued of her duet partner. “I’ve become more confident in what feels right to me and in doing whatever it takes to have that come to life.”
But before she was a chart-topping soloist or part of the world’s biggest girl group, ROSÉ was a teenager training for future superstardom at YG Entertainment. While reflecting on her career start, she shared her thoughts on whether young signees should have built-in access to therapy as K-pop trainees — echoing what Ariana Grande recently said about young stars needing counseling in their record label contracts.
“Oh yes, please,” ROSÉ said of the idea for mandatory mental health resources. “I think toward the end of my training, there was. But now if I were to do an academy, I’d give them a therapist. Once a week.”
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JISOO’s AMORTAGE has topped this week’s new music poll, which highlights artists across various genres.
Published on Friday (Feb. 14) by Billboard, the poll saw music fans vote for the BLACKPINK member’s debut solo mini-album as their favorite new music release of the past week.
AMORTAGE received 88% of the vote, securing a strong lead over other major new releases, including Sabrina Carpenter‘s Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe), Drake and PartyNextDoor‘s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s “Scared of Loving You,” Bon Iver’s “Everything is Peaceful Love,” and others.
The four-song mini-album arrived on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) and includes the tracks “Earthquake,” “Your Love,” “Tears” and “Hugs & Kisses.” Blissoo and The Wavys produced all of the songs, while JISOO co-wrote each track with Jordan Roman and a team of collaborators. The K-pop superstar previously shared that the album’s unique title represents “a montage of love.”
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JISOO made her solo debut in 2023 with the singles “FLOWER” and “All Eyes on Me,” but AMORTAGE marks her first full project outside of BLACKPINK, following solo efforts from members LISA, JENNIE and ROSÉ. As part of BLACKPINK, JISOO has charted nine songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the third South Korean act ever to top the Billboard 200 with Born Pink.
AMORTAGE is also JISOO’s first project since signing a global label deal with Warner Records for her solo music in January.
“I’m excited about this new era and the continuation of my musical journey,” she said when the deal was announced. “I feel like I’m just getting started and I’d like to thank the BLINKs for all of their love and support. This is just the beginning and I’m thrilled to kick off this seismic moment with Warner Records.”
Trailing behind AMORTAGE on this week’s poll is the deluxe edition of Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet, which earned nearly 6% of the vote. The expanded version features a new rendition of “Please Please Please” with Dolly Parton, along with bonus tracks like “15 Minutes,” “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder,” “Busy Woman” and “Bad Reviews.”
Check out the full results of this week’s poll below and visit Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.
JISOO had a lot to discuss with Billboard this Valentine’s Day, from the qualities she looks for in a partner to her love for Britney Spears.
In a video interview with Billboard News posted Friday (Feb. 14) — the same date the BLACKPINK star dropped her highly anticipated debut solo mini-album, AMORTAGE — JISOO spoke about some of the songs on her new record, including the very Valentines-appropriate “Your Love,” on which she sings about a perfect romance. When asked to describe what her “dream man” would be like in real life, the star had three qualities in mind.
“I love it when someone has similar taste in food,” she shares. “And if they treat me well, that makes me really happy. But I think having the same sense of humor is the most important. If that doesn’t click, things can feel a bit dull.”
Featuring three other tracks besides “Your Love,” AMORTAGE is just one of several solo projects the ladies of BLACKPINK have dropped during their band break this past year. ROSÉ released solo album rosie in December, LISA’s Alter Ego is coming later this month, and JENNIE has been sharing singles such as January’s “Love Hangover” with Dominic Fike as she puts the finishing touches on her own album.
While she was preparing her own solo music last year, JISOO says she had one legendary pop soloist in mind. “I love Britney Spears,” she tells Billboard. “I grew up listening to Britney Spears, and every time I prepare for a solo release, I always find myself going back to her ‘…Baby One More Time’ music video as a reference.”
“I love that pop vibe, and I always say, ‘I want to shoot something with that kind of energy,’” she gushes. “It’s a video I consistently use as inspiration when creating my own.”
But while working on AMORTAGE — in addition to filming her latest Korean screen project, Newtopia — has been fulfilling, JISOO says she’s excited to reunite with her bandmates in 2025. Earlier this month, BLACKPINK teased that a world tour is imminent this year, about which the “FLOWER” singer said she “can’t wait.”
“Last year, as each member focused on individual activities, we all grew a lot,” she tells Billboard. “Now, as we come together for this year, I feel like we’ll be able to return with an even bigger and more spectacular presence. Everyone’s excited about it, and we’ve been sharing ideas. We’ve already done a lot of preparations for this year.”
“Working solo has been an amazing experience,” JISOO adds. “But honestly, it can get a little lonely sometimes.”

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BLACKPINK‘s LISA can’t wait for everyone to see her acting debut in the hit HBO series The White Lotus when the third season of the show debuts on Sunday (Feb. 16). The K-pop superstar spoke to Variety about her acting debut and she said that although she had a great time with her cast mates during the shoot in Thailand, it wasn’t a total cakewalk.
“I don’t know what to feel right now. I’m just so excited. I can’t wait for all of you guys to watch this show,” Lisa said at Monday’s (Feb. 10) season 3 premiere at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. “It is my first acting [experience] so I don’t know what to expect on set, but everybody just being so supportive helped me a lot. So thank you, everyone.”
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The upcoming season chronicling another group of pampered vacationers over the course of a tumultuous week will focus on a wealthy businessman and his family, three longtime friends who haven’t hung out in a while and a rough-edged man and his girlfriend will feature newbie Lisa (credited with her full name, Lalisa Manobal) sharing the screen with a number of A-listers, including: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Michelle Monoghan, Parker Posey and returning star Natasha Rothwell.
While Lisa was excited to join bandmates Jennie (The Idol) and Jisoo (The Producers) with her TV acting debut, things did not get off to a great start in her first scene. When director/show creator Mike White yelled “action,” Lisa said she instantly froze up. “I’m so nervous. I was sweating,” she said of her role as resort employee Mook. “I was like, ‘I can’t remember my lines.’ I’m blanked.”
The singer made good use of her time on set to product test her solo songs though, playing them for her cast mates, including her solo hit “Rockstar” before it was officially released. “We’re just sharing what we do. All of them are so supportive,” Lisa said. She recently dropped the new single “Born Again” featuring Doja Cat and RAYE, the four song from her upcoming debut solo album, Alter Ego, which is due out on Feb. 28.
Last week, BLACKPINK teased a 2025 world tour, with dates and venues not yet announced.
As for whether she’ll dip back into acting after her first experience, LISA said she doesn’t have another acting gig set up right now. But when asked what kind of movie she’d like to act in, Lisa thought playing a “badass” in an action movie might work. “Oh yeah,” she said. ” I think so.”
Season 3 of The White Lotus will debut on HBO and stream on Max beginning Sunday (Feb. 16) at 9 p.m. ET, with new episodes dropping weekly.
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ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” claims a record-breaking 15th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. The team-up, which in November debuted as the stars’ second leader each on the list, one-ups Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the longest command in the chart’s four-year-plus history. (The latter has notched at least one week at No. 1 in each holiday season since the survey began.)
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” rebounds for a ninth week atop the Billboard Global 200 chart, and its first since October; Gaga’s new single, “Abracadabra,” launches in the top 10 of both global tallies; and The Weeknd’s “Cry for Me” opens in the Global 200’s top 10.
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The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States.
Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.
“APT.” holds atop Global Excl. U.S. with 103.9 million streams (down 4% week-over-week) and 11,000 sold (up 5%) outside the U.S. Jan. 31-Feb. 6.
Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile” keeps at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S., following eight weeks at No. 1 starting last September; Bad Bunny’s “DtMF” repeats at No. 3, after hitting No. 2; Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” rises 6-4, after three weeks on top in August; and Bad Bunny’s “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” dips to No. 5 from its No. 4 best.
Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” unveiled (through a MasterCard commercial) during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards Feb. 2, debuts at No. 9 on Global Excl. U.S. with 34.1 million streams and 8,000 sold outside the U.S. through Feb. 6. The song marks Gaga’s second top 10 since the survey started.
On the Global 200, “Die With a Smile” returns to No. 1, from No. 2, with 131.1 million streams (up 3%) and 16,000 sold (up 61%) worldwide. The ballad won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance, while Gaga and Mars performed a cover of the Mamas & the Papas’ “California Dreamin’ ” as a tribute to Los Angeles during the Grammys.
“Die With a Smile” spent its first eight weeks at No. 1 on the Global 200 in September-October and ends a 15-week break from the summit, the longest such gap in the chart’s archives, excluding Carey’s seasonal “Christmas.”
ROSÉ and Mars’ “APT.” drops to No. 2 on the Global 200 following 12 weeks at No. 1 beginning in October; Bad Bunny holds at No. 3 with “DtMF,” after two weeks on top beginning in January; Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” lifts 7-4, after three weeks in the lead in August – after she sang the song as the second performance during the Grammys; and Lola Young’s “Messy” is steady at its No. 5 high.
Plus, two songs debut in the Global 200’s top 10: The Weeknd’s “Cry for Me,” at No. 7 (led by 51 million streams worldwide), and Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” at No. 10 (47.7 million streams). The Weeknd and Gaga add their 14th and second top 10s, respectively. “Cry for Me,” which The Weeknd performed at the Grammys, is from his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, new at No. 1 on the U.S.-based Billboard 200 chart.
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LISA‘s “Born Again,” featuring Doja Cat and Raye, has claimed the top spot in this week’s new music poll, showcasing a diverse mix of artists across various genres.
Music fans cast their votes in a poll published on Friday (Feb. 7) on Billboard, selecting the trio’s sultry new single as their favorite release of the past week.
“Born Again” earned a commanding 86% of the vote, securing a notable edge ahead of other major new releases, including Anitta’s “Romeo,” Pardison Fontaine and Cardi B’s “Toot It Up,” Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime),” Dom Dolla and Daya’s “Dreamin’,” and more.
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The 27-year-old BLACKPINK member joined forces with Doja Cat and Raye for this disco-infused pop track, which previews her highly anticipated debut solo album, Alter Ego. The two guest artists bring their A-game — the “Paint the Town Red” rapper and “Escapism” singer complement LISA’s commanding lead vocals as she exudes luxurious confidence: “I would’ve made you a believer/ Would’ve showed you what it’s like,” she sings.
The glamorous music video features all three women performing the lyrics in a chic black-and-white mansion, lounging in a sleek living room. Throughout February, LISA has teased her collaboration, including the reveal of the Neo-Noir cover art earlier in the week. In the image, the trio are dressed in elegant black gowns, framed centrally in a striking composition.
Alter Ego will be released in full on Feb. 28. The album follows a series of singles in 2024, starting with “Rockstar,” which reached No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and continuing with “New Woman,” featuring Rosalía and “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me).”
In her Billboard cover story, LISA opened up about her perfectionist approach to the upcoming project. “I’m trying to figure it out, the tracklist and everything, what I can change in there,” she explained. “Everything’s there. I think they’re going to be shocked at how capable I am [at] doing so many things.”
Trailing behind “Born Again” in this week’s poll is Anitta’s “Romeo,” which garnered nearly 5% of the vote.
Check out the full results of this week’s poll below, and head over to Billboard’s Friday Music Guide for more must-hear releases.
K-Pop girl group NewJeans announced that they’ve changed their name to NJZ in the midst of their long-running dispute with their label, ADOR. Singer Hanni spoke to CNN about the change, saying that the five-member group decided to rebrand as a means of “turning this rough period of time into something more exciting.”
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The first public outing under the new banner will come at the three-day ComplexCon Hong Kong in March, where Hanni, Haerin, Minji, Hyein and Danielle said they will debut a new song.
“We are working a lot to resolve everything so that we can go… back to normal,” Hanni, 20, added, saying that the band doesn’t want their legal spat with ADOR to “be the focus of our careers.”
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In a statement announcing the name change and upcoming gig, Minji said, “We are thrilled to be stepping onto the stage for the first time as NJZ and share something new with everyone. It’s a big moment for us and we can’t wait for fans to be a part of this journey with us and show the world our new music that we have been eagerly waiting to share.”
Back in November, NewJeans announced that they were parting ways with ADOR, a subsidiary of the K-pop management firm HYBE, over allegations that the label violated their contract. “Once we leave ADOR, we’ll aim to proceed freely with the activities that we really desire,” Danielle said at the time. “We really wish to be able to release new music for Bunnies, next year, as soon as possible, whenever,” she added, in reference to their fan group nickname. “We really hope that we have the opportunity to meet you guys from all around the world.”
They also noted in November that due to their contract termination, they might no longer be able to use the group name they’ve performed under since 2022. ADOR responded to the news, maintaining that its contract with NewJeans “remains in full effect,” urging the group to continue collaborating with them on upcoming projects. ADOR has disputed the allegations from the group, who’ve accused the label of “manipulation,” “deliberate miscommunications” and workplace harassment and have filed a lawsuit against NewJeans, and, according to CNN, filed for a court injunction that would prevent NJZ form signing advertising deals.
The band’s announcement of their split came after months of rancor in a management dispute between HYBE and ADOR’s former CEO, Min Hee-jin, who also serves as the group’s creative director. Last year, HYBE accused Hee-jin of attempting to take the company independent, a claim he denied; NewJeans said in November that they would like to continue working with Hee-jin.
In response to NewJeans’ announcement of their new name, ADOR told CNN, “we regret the escalation of this matter to court and believe that most claims advanced by NewJeans members thus far have arisen from misunderstandings… We worry that announcing an unauthorized new group name or engaging in entertainment activities before a legal judgement is reached… could constitute a material breach of the exclusive agency contract.”
CNN reported that the group began posting content under the new name on the jeanzforfree Instagram page, which at press time had a “sorry, this page isn’t available” note.
A preliminary court hearing for the injunction is scheduled for March, with the lawsuit set to be heard by a judge in April. While they wait, Haerin said the group are working on making and performing their new music, which she described as having a “very unique and different sound… there’s nothing holding us back anymore.”
Hanni added that they thought long and hard about the new name, considering fans’ suggestions and landing on a moniker that retained the “essence” of their original one. “Even though we have to leave our previous name behind us for a bit, we’re not fully moving on from it,” she said. “And we don’t want to either, because (being NewJeans) was still a very special period of time to us, and it’s something that our fans also probably hold really dear.”
She also said their new era will be “very different” from what fans have come to expect from the group whose 2023 Get Up EP hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Hanni promised that the new image will also come with “different types of performances,” explaining, “Beforehand, we were very focused on being the kind of ‘girl next door’… So, we’re going for a (look that’s) a lot more sharp, a lot more bold,” said the singer, who along with her bandmates serves as an ambassador for global luxury brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
“And fashion wise: We love wearing streetwear and non-gendered kind of clothing. I think that concept and aspect is going to play a really strong role in our (new) fashion as well.”