BLACKPINK is one of the most successful girl groups of all time in Kpop.
Not only have they achieved many impressive accomplishments as a group, but each member
of Blackpink has also demonstrated their individual star power through their solo debuts.
Each debut showcased their unique personality and achieved certain levels of success.
However, Kpop fans cannot help but make comparisons and evaluations among the four solo debuts
of the famous Kpop girl group.
Let's take a closer look at each aspect and see which product received the most love and
praise from fans!
Jennie
Jennie was the first member of BLACKPINK to debut as a solo artist2018.
When the solo project was announced by YG, she was embroiled in numerous scandals, from
rumors of favoritism among the members to claims that she lacked enthusiasm on stage
but still received the coveted opportunity to debut solo.
Despite the gossip, Jennie chose to remain silent and let her high-quality product speak
for itself.
For her debut, Jennie was given a song that blended dance, pop, hip hop, and lively EDM.
With its catchy and addictive melody along with lively rhythm and ear-catching whistle
effect, "SOLO" quickly dominated music charts worldwide.
In the music video, Jennie is portrayed as a girl who loves herself, is independent,
and mature after a broken love affair.
The MV was meticulously crafted with careful attention to detail, from the scenes to the
costumes.
Jennie even had to change more than 20 outfits to suit the various concepts in the song.
With her chic and arrogant aura, she elevated the dance scenes in the "SOLO" MV, accentuating
the meaning of the song.
The dance performance was captivating, with a grand choreography that included a special
dance break with dancers, causing a sensation for a long period of time.
In terms of achievements, "SOLO" helped Jennie garner 14.6 million views on its first day
of release.
Additionally, the song remained on the Billboard chart for 26 consecutive weeks.
Currently, after more than 4 years since its release, "SOLO" has helped Jennie break a
record with 900 million views, making her the first Korean solo artist to enter the
top 10 iTunes chart in the US.
Rosé
Rosé officially debuted as a solo artist with her single album "-R-" in March 2021,
featuring two self-composed and fully English-sung songs, "On the ground" and "Gone."
As the main vocalist of Blackpink, with her technically skilled and captivating vocals,
fans had high expectations for the release.
The album received 400,000 pre-orders within just four days of its sale opening, and achieved
41.6 million views in just 24 hours, demonstrating Rosé's immense popularity.
While "On the Ground" starts off with Rosé's signature guitar sound and a haunting and
mysterious instrumental, "Gone" showcases her unparalleled vocal range.
The album has a more subdued and gentle sound compared to the upbeat songs typically heard
from Blackpink.
"On the ground" lacks an explosive chorus, which may have left some viewers feeling a
bit disappointed.
In terms of the MV content, On The Ground is also a highly cinematic MV with a storyline.
Rose, who is already known for having the best acting skills in BLACKPINK, used this
strength to her advantage in her MV.
As for the choreography, the harmonious combination between Rosé and the dancers created a beautiful
and artistic performing effect, with the dancers supporting Rosé in the scenes where the main
character was lifted high or lowered to the floor.
However, it is also for this reason that Rosé's dance performance lacks prominence and is
not as highly regarded by fans compared to Jennie and Lisa.
This is understandable as BLACKPINK's main vocalist wants to focus more on singing rather
than complex and physically demanding choreography.
In terms of achievements, the song reached #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and dominated
the chart for 7 consecutive weeks.
Currently, the On The Ground MV has over 320 million views, and Gone has garnered 242 million
views on the YouTube platform.
Lisa
Lisa is the BLACKPINK member with the most foreign fans, known for her impressive dancing
skills and her strong rap abilities, which rival even Jennie's.
She also has a cute singing voice.
In September 2021, Lisa released her first solo single album called "Lalisa".
The song has an energetic melody, strong sound, and a pulsing hip-hop beat.
YG Entertainment invested heavily in Lisa's music video, and viewers were immediately
amazed by the "money vibe" of the costumes and the shooting locations.
It's undeniable that Lisa's MV and performance aura played a significant role in the overall
success of "LALISA".
The dance portion of the song was highly anticipated by fans as Lisa is the main dancer of Blackpink.
However, perhaps due to her having to sing and rap continuously, the dance part was somewhat
limited and did not showcase Lisa's full potential.
The dance move "Thousands hands" can be considered the most impressive in the MV.
In terms of achievements, Lisa's album sales were extremely impressive even before the
release of her debut MV.
YG announced that pre-orders for the "LALISA" album reached 800,000 copies.
After just one day of release, the "LALISA" MV surpassed 76 million views, maintaining
its position as the number 1 trending video on Youtube and setting a Guinness World Record
as the fastest solo MV to reach 100 million views.
Lisa's album has also made an international impact, breaking three record titles.
She became the first Kpop solo artist to win at the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe
Music Award.
Currently, the MV has reached 604 million views on Youtube.
Jisoo
Jisoo became the last member of BLACKPINK to release a solo album in late March 2023.
Her album "Me" and its lead single "Flower" quickly dominated music charts in Korea and
around the world.
"Flower" was affirmed by YG as BLACKPINK's most expensive music video to date, filmed
overseas with numerous sets in large locations.
The investment is also evident in Jisoo's stunning outfits that accentuated her delicate
and alluring appearance.
It's clear that Jisoo's upgraded visuals are the standout feature of the MV.
"Flower" is a well-paced dance track with a catchy hook that highlights the entire song.
With this song, Jisoo doesn't need to show off her high notes or intricate vocal techniques.
Fans believe that "Flower" was the best choice for Jisoo's lead single as the song suits
her vocal style.
The choreography of the song is also a plus point as it has gone viral on social media
platforms.
The biggest controversy is Jisoo's singing voice, which has always been considered weaker
than the other three members of the group.
In terms of achievements, "Flower" has also "swept" all platforms and reputable charts
such as UK Chart, Spotify, iTunes, etc.
Jisoo became the second Korean solo artist to enter the UK Chart after Rosé.
In addition, Jisoo's album "Me" was confirmed by Hanteo to have sold 1,172,351 copies in
the first week of release.
On YouTube, the "Flower" MV also recorded over 40 million views and topped the Trending
Music chart in 44 countries within 24 hours of release.
Although it surpassed the achievements of "Solo" by Jennie, "Flower" still falls short
of Rose's "On the Ground" and is far behind Lisa's "Lalisa".
Currently, "Flower" is still holding onto the top spot on music charts both domestically
and internationally, and album sales are still increasing rapidly.
Many Knet predict that Jisoo will continue to set new records for her solo activities.
Looking back at the solo debuts of the four Blackpink members, we can see that Jennie
was the first to showcase her pioneering spirit, helping YG to experiment with the group's
independent activities.
Rosé's solo album focused on music and showcased her delicate and ethereal beauty through two
music videos.
The youngest member, Lisa, had a more outstanding debut, with a strong international fan base
and YG's investment in her glamorous, fancy and cool image.
However, in terms of pre-debut hype and investment, Jisoo was the most surprising member.
However, despite having the lowest debut performance in the first day, Jennie's solo song has maintained
the highest views to this day, making Jennie one of the legendary solo performers in Kpop.
Jennie is also the only member to debut with a single, while Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo all
debuted with single albums consisting of 2 or 3 songs.
So, which member's solo debut did you like the most?
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