Culture

Blackpink's Jisoo sets 1st-week sales record for K-pop female soloist with "ME"

07 Apr 2023 03:10pm
BLACKPINK member Jisoo - YG entertainment
BLACKPINK member Jisoo - YG entertainment
SEOUL - BLACKPINK member Jisoo's debut solo album "ME" has set a new record for the largest number of first week sales by a K-pop female soloist, reported Yonhap.

"ME" has sold 1.17 million copies in the first week since its release last Friday, said her agency YG Entertainment, citing data from local music market tracker Hanteo Chart.

The main track of the album, "Flower," debuted atop the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart and the service's top songs charts in over 60 countries, and landed at No. 6 on Global Spotify upon its release.

Jisoo is the fourth and final member of the quartet to debut as a soloist. The three other members made successful debuts as soloists - Jennie with "Solo" in 2018, and both Rose and Lisa in 2021 with "R" and "Lalisa," respectively - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
JISOO
BLACKPINK
KPOP
ME
ALBUM
More Like This
Experience the fusion of traditional Chinese brush painting and modern technology at the Dancing Dragons: Art in Motion exhibition.
Experience the fusion of traditional Chinese brush painting and modern technology at the Dancing Dragons: Art in Motion exhibition.
ARTS & CULTURE Dancing Dragons: Where art comes alive through QR codes
By KOUSALYA SELVAM
21 Dec 2024 06:00pm
By scanning QR codes displayed alongside the artwork, visitors can experience added layers of sound and motion, transforming the paintings into dynamic storytelling pieces.
Yee I-Lann Mansau-Ansau's latest exhibition is now on display at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in Tanjong Pagar Distripark until March 23, 2025.
Yee I-Lann Mansau-Ansau's latest exhibition is now on display at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in Tanjong Pagar Distripark until March 23, 2025.
ARTS & CULTURE Mansau-Ansau: Sabahan artist Yee I-Lann brings her vision to Singapore Art Museum
Her latest exhibition, Mansau-Ansau, which runs until March 23, 2025, offers an immersive journey exploring power structures and culture from the perspectives of Sabah and Southeast Asia.
Illya Sumanto’s all-female Wayang Kulit troupe (Photo courtesy of Illya)
Illya Sumanto’s all-female Wayang Kulit troupe (Photo courtesy of Illya)
ARTS & CULTURE Illya Sumanto’s all-female Wayang Kulit troupe is redefining Southeast Asian puppetry
By TASNIM LOKMAN
14 Dec 2024 11:00am
Her work bridges the traditional and the contemporary, ensuring that Wayang Kulit resonates with modern audiences while preserving its rich cultural roots.
Wayang Kulit Kelantan scene (Photo by 123rf)
Wayang Kulit Kelantan scene (Photo by 123rf)
ARTS & CULTURE Illuminating heritage by reviving Wayang Kulit through creativity and education to kids
By TASNIM LOKMAN
14 Dec 2024 10:00am
Illya Sumanto believes that integrating Wayang Kulit into modern education is key to its survival, inspiring young people to take pride in their cultural roots.