BLACKPINK Jisoo Exceeds 1 Billion Spotify Streams for Solo Songs, Setting Fastest Record for Korean Female Solo Artist

BLACKPINK Jisoo’s solo songs have achieved a significant milestone in the global music market. On the 14th, her agency BLISSU announced that her solo tracks have accumulated 1 billion total streams on the global streaming platform Spotify. This achievement was reached with just 8 songs in 925 days, marking the first time a Korean female solo artist has done so. Jisoo has released a total of 8 solo songs to date, including “EYES CLOSED,” “FLOWER,” and “earthquake.” Her latest release, “EYES CLOSED,” which came out on the 10th, is performing exceptionally well on global charts. It entered the Spotify “Top Songs Global” chart at position 21 and topped the “Top Singles Charts” in 40 countries on iTunes. On YouTube Music, it reached number 1 on the “Worldwide Trending” list in 74 countries. “EYES CLOSED” is a song about two people who have experienced heartbreak choosing love again, and it features pop star Zayn, formerly of the British boy band One Direction. After the song’s release, Zayn expressed his gratitude to Jisoo by saying, “working with you has been truly special.” Jisoo responded on Instagram by saying, “I'm so grateful for your kindness and your incredible voice.” This collaboration represents a notable crossover moment between a K-pop artist and an international pop star, serving as an opportunity to showcase Jisoo’s global influence and musical appeal on the international stage. The music industry views this achievement as evidence that K-pop solo artists already possess top-tier competitiveness on a global scale.