BLACKPINK Lisa recently released her 2024 comeback single, “Rockstar,” which set a new record on the Spotify global chart. K-pop listeners also speculate that the new song will debut on Billboard’s most difficult chart, Hot 100.
Lisa‘s solo era has been a spectacle for fans who have rallied behind her since her debut in BLACKPINK in August 2016. However, her solo comeback with “Rockstar” holds special significance in her career. Lisa exited YG Entertainment at the end of 2023.
The 27-year-old renewed her group contract with YG but chose to establish her agency to promote her solo works. Since then, the Thai rapper has participated in numerous exciting projects, including HBO’s The White Lotus season 3. Now, the BLACKPINK star aims to restart her music career with a “Rockstar” beginning.
This article will look at Lisa’s list of record-making solo songs which found their places on the Billboard Hot 100.
‘Lalisa’
BLACKPINK Lisa made her solo debut in 2021 with the title track “Lalisa,” which appeared on the single album of the same name. The track paid tribute to Lisa’s Thai heritage, incorporating the country’s various elements in the music video.
In an interview, Lisa explained how she worked on the song alongside producer Teddy, “My ideas are reflected in the album, from the Thai-style melody line within the song to the music video sets, styling, album design, and choreography.”
She added, “I actively participated throughout the entire process, [so] personally, it was an extraordinary experience. I worked hard just imagining the day I would get to showcase it and enjoy it with all my fans.”
The response to BLACKPINK’s “Lalisa” was magnetic. The song’s music video amassed 73.6 million views within 24 hours on YouTube, making a new record for the most-viewed music video in a single day from a soloist on the platform. It also received a Guinness World Record for the achievement.
After a week of intense streaming, the song’s global popularity also led to its Billboard Hot 100 rank. Lisa’s “Lalisa” debuted at 84 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 1 on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart, and number 2 on the Billboard Global 200.
“Money”
Lisa’s first album’s B-side track, “Money,” performed equally well as “Lalisa.” While generally, B-side tracks do not get as much exposure as the title track, Lisa released a music video, lending it the spotlight it deserved.
“Money” was more influenced by American rap, contrasting with “Lalisa,” which had more K-pop elements. The lyrics were written by American singer and songwriter Rebecca Rose Johnson, better known as Bekuh Boom. It was Lisa’s last solo release under YG Entertainment.
“Money” set several records like “Lalisa.” The song received over 1 billion streams in 2024, making Lisa the second female K-pop soloist and third overall to achieve the incredible feat. Along with YouTube views, Lisa showed her global impact through the Billboard chart ranks. “Money” ranked 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, 10 on the Global 100, and 36 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
After the epic success of Lisa’s YG-era solo songs, fans look forward to her 2024 comeback as she starts her career under Lloud, an agency she has created. So far, Lisa’s “Rockstar” has received a phenomenal response.
The song’s official music video crossed over 13.7 million views within 24 hours, making it the most-viewed K-pop soloist’s music video debut day record. It also ranked No. 8 on the global charts on Spotify in the U.S. The song became the biggest debut single for a female K-pop solo artist in the history of the global Spotify charts.
After an impressive beginning, Lisa fans believe the singer will also find a spot in the Billboard Hot 10, hopefully with an even better ranking than before.
