BLACKPINK’s Lisa: A New Era of Musical Exploration with ‘Alter Ego’
Following the release of her solo album, Alter Ego, on February 28, 2025, BLACKPINK’s Lisa has been busy promoting her latest work. This marks a significant milestone as it is her first album released after departing from YG Entertainment to pursue solo projects.
Exploring Music: Lisa’s Personal Playlist
In a candid interview with The Guardian on March 23, Lisa shared her diverse musical tastes, highlighting songs that resonate with various moods. She expressed her admiration for the K-pop band DAY6, mentioning their track “You Were Beautiful,”and she picked Rihanna’s iconic “Work”as her top party anthem. She also humorously recalled belting out Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe”during karaoke nights, offering fans a glimpse into her personal playlist.
One particularly interesting moment from the interview was when Lisa mentioned that she knows the lyrics to Justin Bieber’s hit “Baby”(featuring Ludacris) by heart. Reflecting on a past encounter with the pop star, she admitted to feeling overwhelmed by shyness and only managing to say a brief “hi.”Her candidness about these feelings has resonated with many fans.
“Everyone knows the lyrics to Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris, don’t they? I think everyone was a Bieber fan when they were young. I met him a few years ago, but just for a quick hi. I didn’t tell him how much I loved him because I’m too shy.”- Lisa in her interview with The Guardian.
Social Media Reactions: Fans Respond
Lisa’s mention of Bieber garnered diverse reactions across social media platforms. Some fans pointed out the fact that Justin has been following Lisa on Instagram, sparking a desire for collaboration. Others expressed their excitement over the possibility of the two artists working together:
“She’s a belieber so cute.”
“girl did you check your followers on ig or what? justin has been following you for decades,”a user wrote.
“give me the long overdue collab now,”a fan wrote.
“Is this a hint for LISAxJB Collab?”another fan replied.
Responses varied, with some fans empathizing with Lisa’s nervousness, while others expressed curiosity about the context of their meeting:
“I get it Lisa. When you’re face to face with someone you admire, words just disappear,”a fan wrote.
“Wtf when did they meet I need teaaaaa,”another fan replied.
“She was one of us!!”a user commented.
A Year of Milestones: Lisa’s Activities in 2025
Liesa’s year has been filled with noteworthy achievements. Key highlights include:
- Charity Gala: Headlined at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes in Paris.
- Acting Debut: Starred as Mook, a wellness host, in season 3 of The White Lotus.
- Album Release: Unveiled Alter Ego, featuring tracks like “Rockstar,””New Woman”(ft. Rosalía), “Moonlit Floor,”and “Born Again”(ft. Doja Cat & Raye).
- Historic Oscars Performance: Made her mark by being the first K-pop artist to perform at the Oscars, singing “Live and Let Die”during the James Bond tribute.
Lisa continues to promote her album actively, with her next major appearance slated for Coachella in April.
Justin Bieber: A Quiet Period
In contrast, Justin Bieber has taken a step back from music releases recently. His last studio album, Justice, was released in 2021. Since then, he has embraced a more private life alongside his wife, Hailey, and their young son, Jack.