BLACKPINK's Lisa to drop first full-length album 'ALTER EGO' in February

Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK returns with her first solo album. Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Korea By KTimes Lisa, a member of the global sensation BLACKPINK, is set to make her return with her first full-length album. Lisa announced Wednesday the release of her debut studio album, "ALTER EGO," through the official social media channels of her label, Lloud, confirming her anticipated comeback.

The announcement was accompanied by a teaser video featuring Lisa portraying five distinct characters, symbolizing unique facets of her personality and hinting at an innovative concept. Fans were particularly intrigued by the video, which completes a star shape formed by five points, continuing the buzz created by earlier cryptic posts suggesting the album's theme. This marks Lisa’s first full-length album since her debut, and she plans to showcase her honed skills and artistry in the new release.



Having consistently released hits like "Rockstar," "New Woman," and "Moonlit Floor," anticipation is building among fans worldwide for the musical direction Lisa will explore next with her upcoming full-length album. Since establishing her own label, Lloud, Lisa has demonstrated exceptional musicality and achieved remarkable milestones. "Rockstar" topped the Billboard Global Excl.

U.S. chart, ranked fourth on the Billboard Global 200 weekly chart, and claimed first place on Thailand’s Spotify chart.

She also won two awards at the "MTV Europe Music Awards 2024," including Best Collaboration and Biggest Fans, for her duet with Rosalia on "New Woman." The music video for "Rockstar" also broke records, debuting at the top of YouTube’s Global and Korea Weekly Music Video charts and surpassing 200 million views to date. Beyond her music, Lisa has been recognized as Billboard’s first global cover star and has graced iconic stages such as the "Global Citizen Festival" and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, cementing her status as an irreplaceable performer.

Lisa’s first studio album, "ALTER EGO," is set to be released on Feb. 28, 2025. This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.

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