“YOU'RE SO BIG THAN KPOP”: Fans rejoice as BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s ‘Alter Ego’ reportedly surpasses 1 bn streams on Spotify ahead of its release 

Lisa from Blackpink
Lisa from Blackpink (image via Instagram/ @lalalalisa_m)

LISA's album "Alter Ego" surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify ahead of its release, making fans rejoice and exclaim,"YOU'RE SO BIG THAN KPOP".

Thailand's own, Lalisa Manoban, better known as LISA of BLACKPINK, has a new conceptual album coming out on 28th February. The album, "Alter Ego" has reportedly amassed a 1 billion streams on Spotify before its official release, no easy feat. This was possible only through the singles that are out now, including Moonlight, New Woman ft Rosalia, and chart-breaking collaboration "Born Again" featuring Raye as well as Doja Cat.

The 15-track album is a culmination of interesting concepts, jaw-dropping collaborations like Future, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion, and an insight into Lisa's "other side," which is a darker and edgier alter ego. The singer and actress is embracing her solo era, much like her other group members (JENNIE, ROSE, JISOO). Achieving 1 billion streams before an album is officially out is not quite that easy.

However, with the changing landscape of the music industry, artists are now banking on single sales, digital marketing, and lucrative collaborations to hype up the album before its release.

These are the official tracks on the album.

  1. Born Again (ft. Doja Cat and RAYE)
  2. Rockstar
  3. Elastigirl
  4. Thunder
  5. New Woman (ft. Rosalía)
  6. Fxck Up The World (ft. Future)
  7. Rapunzel (ft. Megan Thee Stallion)
  8. Moonlit Floor
  9. When I’m With You (ft. Tyla)
  10. Badgrrrl
  11. Lifestyle
  12. Chill
  13. Dream
  14. Fxck Up The World (Vixi Solo Version)
  15. Rapunzel (Kiki Solo Version)

Fans react to LISA's feat

Lisa's Lillies (official fandom name) are, of course, over the moon with this news, and they are letting it be known.

A varying degree of responses and comments are out there talking about how amazing this is for her at the beginning of her solo career, how much they are looking forward to the album, and so on.

"DAMN WE DID IT GUYS KEEP IT COMING! YOU STRONGER THAN THISDAMN WE DID IT GUYS KEEP IT COMING! YOU STRONGER THAN THIS"- one fan exclaimed.
Another stated,- "LISA is breaking records before the album even drops pure global domination."
A fan also commented,- "Not even out yet and already making history. Some artists could never."
While another said,- "Lisa's achievements are truly impressive 🤩! Breaking records even before an album's official release is a testament to her talent and global influence."

The Blackpink starlet is making waves not only with her music and upcoming album but also through her acting. Earlier last year, it was announced that she would officially join the cast of the new season of "White Lotus," which is based in Thailand. The season 3 of White Lotus just came out this month, and since then, her acting debut has received a warm reception from viewers and fans alike.

"ALBUM THIS FRIDAY, THE WHITE LOTUS AND NOW OSCARS PERFORMANCE THIS SUNDAY. I LOVE BEING A LISA FAN"- one netizen stated.
"Lisa’s duality as Mook in ‘The White Lotus’ is mesmerizing!"- another viewer said.
Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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