BLACKPINK’s Lisa captivated the world once again with the release of her electrifying new single “ROCKSTAR” on June 28th at 9 AM. The song showcases Lisa’s captivating rap and energetic pop vocals, produced in collaboration with Ryan Tedder of American pop-rock band OneRepublic and San Homaee.
Lisa proved her immense popularity once again with a record-breaking feat on TikTok. After dropping some teasers for her new song “ROCKSTAR,” her follower count skyrocketed, surpassing 1 million in just 2 hours. This impressive feat earned her a Guinness World Record.
The newly released music video perfectly encapsulates Lisa’s unique presence. Shot in Bangkok, Thailand, the music video pays homage to Thai culture and Lisa’s daily life. Lisa’s captivating choreography and commanding presence in the video have ignited enthusiastic responses
from fans worldwide.
From the diverse crew to the king, everyone involved in the music video has become a topic of discussion. A Thai Facebook page shared casting details for the music video after its release. Filming went from May 22-24 with 12-hour shifts and 1-hour breaks. Payment was 3,000 Baht ($80 USD) including styling, with training by a French choreographer. They sought 70 diverse individuals, embracing inclusivity for all genders and LGBTQ+. Netizens praised Lisa for the inclusive casting and attention to detail. However, not all reactions have been positive on the MV itself. Take a look at some of the comments and their translations below:
She is breaking that kpop norm, this should be an indication to lilies who still wants her to be in kpop. https://t.co/HXqJnYJ9WJ
— Lalisa Manoban (@lalisalaferra) June 26, 2024
lisa including lgbtq+ ppl/drag queens… oh she said it’s truly pride month 😩 https://t.co/JlqvOMh3PK
— bīīً ً (@lsmdolls) June 26, 2024
“Is she trying to mess with Korea? Why did she have to include ‘Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?’ and repeat it three times?”
“Come back to Teddy.”
“Ah… it’s disappointing. I wanted something fresher and more sophisticated.”
“I had high hopes, but honestly, it’s not great. ‘Lalisa, Money Money, Lalisa, Lisa Rockstar, Lisa Rockstar’ – it’s too repetitive.”
“I’m actually okay with it. It’s a shame that a lot of K-pop artists are moving away from this kind of style these days. I like the catchy song and the dance. I can see K-pop dance cover teams covering it a lot. XG is like that too. This style is really popular right now. It’s just that the music in our country is too soft and mellow.”
“Are you seriously saying it’s not good????? I thought this was so fresh and good! I loved the Y2K vibe of the music video too. I’m so disappointed.”
“As I feared, the song quality has dropped a lot since she parted ways with Teddy. Even the lyrics are a bit off…”
“It’s not good… It’s not K-pop anymore… Lisa, you’ve worked hard all this time. Do T-pop diligently. Bye-bye.”
“It’s definitely going to divide people. Lisa’s dancing is really good, but the styling and makeup this time is a bit… I don’t know how to say it… it doesn’t fit her. She looks old… Anyway, it’s just so-so.”
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Meanwhile, Lisa is currently filming for Season 3 of the HBO original series The White Lotus.
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