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Post by Admin on Oct 7, 2020 21:21:12 GMT
BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY | Official Trailer | Netflix Proving that music knows no borders or language barriers, BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY offers a personal look at the four members of BLACKPINK, from their years as trainees to their current global success as the most popular K-pop girl group of all time. Proving that music knows no borders or language barriers, BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY offers a personal look at the four members of BLACKPINK, from their years as trainees to their current global success as the most popular K-pop girl group of all time. Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo and Rosé of BLACKPINK react to seeing their movie trailer for the first time ever!
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2020 7:49:49 GMT
If you’re obsessed with K-pop group BLACKPINK’s new Netflix documentary, Blackpink: Light Up The Sky, it’s likely not just because of its addictive soundtrack. It’s the prismatic women behind the music, who finally get the chance to show every one of their different hues. “It doesn’t matter if we grow old and get replaced by a new younger generation. As long as there is still someone talking about us — because they will still remember how we shone so bright," says BLACKPINK’s Lisa in the film. In 2020, at a time of unease and unrest, the four-piece’s light is shining particularly brilliantly after years of tireless work. Members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have seen unprecedented success in the four years since they debuted as a group — shattering YouTube records, joining forces with other pop divas around the world, and making history with every step — despite the fact that until recently they had fewer than 20 songs in their discography. But while BLACKPINK’s accolades are certainly flashy, many in the media (read: Western media) get easily blinded by it, exoticizing BLACKPINK as an unexplained marvel to gawk at and reducing the women to 2-dimensional veneers of themselves. Light Up The Sky, however, puts a spotlight on the foursome behind the hype and the name — it’s not harsh, but rather a soft glow, letting them show the world who they really are in their own words, on their own terms. There’s Rosé, the Australian-Korean vocalist who’s building her confidence in songwriting; Lisa, the affable Thai dancer whose unflappable nature lifts others up; rapper and vocalist Jennie, whose honesty and drive kept her going through nearly six years of training before hitting the stage; vocalist Jisoo, who, while a jokester, takes her role as unnie (oldest) of the group very seriously. Most groups in the K-pop industry like to (lovingly) pelt their fans with content. They’ll release new EPs a few times a year, create their own reality shows or livestream regularly. BLACKPINK, however, have mainly kept things quiet and mysterious. The Album, released on October 2, is the group’s first full album to date, and their fans, called Blinks, are constantly petitioning their management company, YG Entertainment, to get more out of the group. In a phone call with Korean-American director Caroline Suh, (Salt Fat Acid Heat), Suh told Refinery29 that this endeavor was a sort of leap of faith on everyone’s part. “They hadn't been part of anything like this before, so I think there was a little bit of a learning curve at the beginning in terms of getting them to feel comfortable and understand what we were doing,” she says. “And I think people are surprised that once YG agreed to do the film, they really stepped back and didn't interfere at all.” The documentary succeeds in giving us a keen sense of not only who BLACKPINK are, but where they’ve been. Through archival footage, we follow each individual thread — starting with childhood when each member first picked up a microphone or walked on a stage all the way through their grueling years-long training processes and eventual nerve-wracking debut in 2016. Then the threads intertwine in the present, showcasing their close, sisterly bond. There are heartwarming moments when they support each other as they work on their music in the studio and spend time being regular twentysomethings fumbling around a kitchen; there are also those in which they struggle with their homesickness, insecurity, and fear of not being seen for their true potential. “I think when you see them and they're very bubbly and sweet and friendly,” Suh says. “Before I spent time with them, I didn't realize how tenacious and strong-willed they are. And fierce. You have to have that in order to withstand all the challenges that come with doing what they do. I was surprised by that.” The training process as Jennie says “What makes K-pop, K-pop.” And though this is a unique part of the industry that people like to fixate on (the infamous “dark side of the K-pop industry,” as it’s often dramatically referred to) it fosters talent and growth in a way that makes artists akin to Olympic athletes. And watching BLACKPINK go through that grueling process — in which they must wake up every day and fight for their dreams — and see them come out the other side even stronger and more determined gives you a sense of not only how much they love what they do, but also how much they love each other. Going through an experience like this many years has bonded them in a way that few people can relate to. “Korea is well suited to this kind of grinding work ethic and competition, but what struck me is that the four of them really do see that they're part of this whole and not the whole is more important than the individuals,” says Suh. This is one of the things that fans love most about BLACKPINK. They’re a family. And they’re confident, but they’re not invulnerable. “When I talked to fans, the fact that they’re ‘strong’ kept coming up. People see them as brave, and true inspirations because of that,” says Suh. The rest is simple: fans are here for BLACKPINK's music, and in Light Up The Sky, you’ll hear samplings of the group’s bold, confident sound cradle their stories throughout. It’s no doubt that the documentary will make fans out of many who watch it, so ahead, we’ve compiled a list of essential BLACKPINK songs that made the cut (and a few that didn't) to help those on their Blink journey.
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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2020 21:10:27 GMT
Blackpink released their debut full-length studio LP, The Album, at midnight on Thursday alongside dropping a new video for their new single, “Lovesick Girls.” The K-pop stars premiered the video during the debut of YouTube Originals 16-episode music series Released. In the clip, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa declare on the chorus, “We are the lovesick girls,” as each deals with heartbreak in their own way, from running through the empty streets, to mourning alone in a car and in a bathtub. But despite the tears, the uplifting chorus points to better days, as does their dancing through the pain and taking a freeing ride into the countryside in a convertible together. “We were born to be alone,” they sing, “But why we still looking for love.” “Lovesick Girls” follows previously released The Album songs “Ice Cream” featuring Selena Gomez and “How You Like That.” The album also includes the Cardi B collaboration, “Bet You Wanna.” Earlier this year, the quartet teamed up with Lady Gaga for the Grammy winner’s Chromatica track “Sour Candy.” On October 14th, Netflix will premiere its first K-pop documentary, which stars Blackpink. The Caroline Suh-directed Blackpink: Light Up the Sky traces the group’s rise to fame and features interviews with the band members alongside footage from their early trainee days on through their 2019 appearance at Coachella.
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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2020 5:28:38 GMT
Miley Cyrus took to Twitter on Wednesday (Oct. 14) to send love to Blackpink for covering her 2013 hit "23" in their documentary, Blackpink: Light Up the Sky.
The moment comes midway through the K-pop girl group's new Netflix film, which features footage of Jennie and Lisa during their days as trainees for YG Entertainment. The two deliver their take on the star-studded collab between Mike Will Made It, Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J.
"I didn't speak any Korean...Fortunately, there was Jennie. She was the only one who could speak English among the trainees," Lisa reminisces via confessional as the pair swagger through Miley's chorus in the old footage, rapping, "I'm in the club, high on purp with some shades on/ Tatted up, miniskirt with my J's on/ J's on my feet/ J's on my feet/ J's on my feet/ So get like me."
For her part, Cyrus took note of the snippet circulating on social media, replying to a tweet of the vintage performance with a series of black heart emojis. (Released in the midst of her Bangerz era, "23" peaked at No. 11 on the Hot 100, as well as No. 2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.)
For their part, Blackpink have more than a few milestones to celebrate as of late. In addition to their documentary's premiere, the quartet released their long-awaited debut full-length LP, The Album, earlier this month, as well as the music video for their latest infectious single, "Lovesick Girls." The studio set debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 upon its release, while the pop smash launched to the top of the new Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart.
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Post by Admin on Oct 23, 2020 4:59:04 GMT
During those early days of Blackpink in the making, Lisa and Rosé apparently used to fight every day.
The deleted clip sees the two rappers of the band discussing their relationship and the first time they met each other.
Lisa admitted she felt a little intimidated by Rosé at first. One of the reasons was that Rosé usurped Lisa’s title of the youngest band member.
“I used to be the youngest here,” Lisa said.
However, the two hit if off, becoming best friends shortly afterwards.
“It took a while,” Rosé said.
“And we used to fight like, a lot,” Lisa added.
“Every single day, I have to like… ‘Oh Rosé, can you just stop?’” she continued.
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