BLACKPINK: Jisoo Films Monthly Boyfriend; Rose To Perform APT With Bruno Mars And More About Jennie, Lisa's Solo Albums

BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie and Lisa are captivating fans worldwide with individual projects, all while anticipation builds for a full-group comeback in 2025. According to a report from Hana Securities, BLACKPINK is expected to make their highly-awaited return with a new album and a world tour in the second half of 2025. Here’s a detailed look at each member’s current solo endeavours as they prepare to reunite for this exciting new chapter.

According to Hana Securities, “Next year, artists such as @BLACKPINK will be fully operational for the first time in a long time. In the case of #BLACKPINK, which is the most important, comeback and world tour are expected from the second half of the year.” pic.twitter.com/2nB8hIvNVZ

— Blinks United (@blinksunitedtwt) November 10, 2024

Jisoo:

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has been making headlines for her focus on acting. She was recently seen with actor Kim Sung Cheol, sparking speculation that they are filming the Kdrama Monthly Boyfriend. Known for roles in Our Beloved Summer and Hellbound, Kim Sung Cheol is rumoured to be a part of the Kdrama while Jisoo stars with Seo In Guk in the upcoming Kdrama. Monthly Boyfriend is a romantic comedy about subscribing to virtual boyfriends, whose connections can extend into real life.

Additionally, Jisoo is expanding her filmography with her first Korean movie The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, where she will star alongside notable actors like Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop. She has completed filming Kdrama Newtopia with Park Jung Min, further showcasing her versatility as an actress and excitement to fans awaiting her return to the screen. Newtopia will reportedly premiere in early 2025, adding to the excitement around actress Kim Jisoo's comeback.

Rosé: 

On November 12, 2024, BLACKPINK’s Rosé made waves at her return to South Korea, fresh off the global success of her collaboration with Bruno Mars on the track APT. This song climbed to the 8th position on the Billboard Hot 100 and set records as the highest-charting solo Kpop female artist track, while also dominating South Korean music charts and achieving an impressive Real-Time All-Kill. The music video, meanwhile, shattered records with over 100 million views in under a week.

Fans are eagerly awaiting a live performance of APT, especially after reports that Bruno Mars might perform it at the MAMA Awards on November 22-23, 2024 in Japan. In another major milestone, Rosé will release her debut solo studio album, Rosie, on December 6, 2024, under THE BLACK LABEL and Atlantic Records, marking a new phase in her music career.

Rose and Bruno Mars' APT has crossed more than 300 million views on YouTube and is the fastest music video to do so this year.

Jennie:

Jennie has also been keeping fans engaged with her live performances and glimpses into her solo project. She recently performed her single Mantra at the Super Pop 2024 event in Osaka, Japan, leaving fans thrilled by her powerful stage presence. Jennie shared updates about her upcoming album on Weverse, hinting at new music on the horizon: “I’m running hard for the album. When the time comes, I’ll reveal it as much as I want, so let’s cheer up a little more.”

Her social media updates have given fans insight into her preparations, and many are eagerly counting down to the full release of her album.