Lisa of BLACKPINK signed a partnership with RCA Records under Sony Music in the United States.
According to Sony Music Entertainment Korea on the 11th, her agency LLOUD Co., will partner with RCA Records and begin global activities.
Lisa will prepare to release her new solo album with RCA Records. She said, "I'm really excited to join the RCA family. I'm confident that this is the best team to make bigger moves in my solo career. I'm looking forward to showing the world everything we've got in store."
RCA Records Chairman and CEO Peter Edge and COO John Fleckenstein also added, "We are very proud to partner with Lisa and The LLOUD Company. Lisa is an undeniable global star with multidimensional talent. It gives us great joy to welcome The LLOUD Company to the RCA Records family."
RCA Records is currently working with A$AP Rocky, Becky G, Doja Cat, Foo Fighters, SZA, and more.
In addition to her BLACKPINK activities, Lisa has achieved global achievements as a solo artist. Her first single of 2021, 'Lalisa', sold around 750,000 copies in its first week of release. The songs 'Lalisa' and 'Money' were listed in the top 10 of the US Billboard Global 200. In particular, 'Money' holds the record of staying on Billboard's main single chart 'Hot 100' and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the longest time as a K-pop solo female artist. She also became the first K-pop soloist to win awards at the 'MTV Video Music Awards' and 'MTV Europe Music Awards'.
Lisa also has over 102 million followers on her Instagram, which is the most for a K-pop artist. She will also expand her acting career, including appearing in season 3 of the HBO original series 'The White Lotus'.
Currently, Lisa and the BLACKPINK members are exploring individual activities through independent labels, such as Jennie's 'Odd Atelier' and Jisoo's 'Blissoo'. Rosé is also about to unveil her independent label. At the same time, the group's activities are being outlined through YG Entertainment, which founded them.
<Photo=Sony Music Entertainment, Lisa's Instagram>
<Translated by=Jisu Kim (Dispatch)>
