Blackpink artist Jisoo has achieved a milestone and made history by becoming the first Korean female soloist to achieve 1 billion streams on YouTube Music. The much anticipated solo first studio album titled “ME” has received massive reception from audiences across the world, making her one of the most recognized K-pop stars.
The EP “ME” was dropped in March 2024, highlighting Jisoo’s sweet singing voice and captivating performing skills. The first track, “Lovesick Girls,” is a powerful pop-rock love song with lyrics that center around the Universal feelings of heartache and determination. With a strong music video concept inspired by movies and Jisoo’s impressive performance, “Lovesick Girls” quickly rose to the top of various music charts. Even in the hit-making world of K-pop, it became part of the select few songs to reach over 500 million views on YouTube.
Nevertheless, the most provocative point of Jisoo’s current achievements is that “ME” has reached 1 billion streams of YouTube music. This makes the Blackpink vocalist the first female Korean solo artist to accomplish such a feat in history. All in all, it is evident that this piece of art has indeed hit home, especially in reflecting Jisoo’s narrative and capacity to open up to her followers emotionally.
This was a remarkable achievement for Jisoo, who had been making efforts for many years to transform anything she touched into gold. Since her introduction to the world with Blackpink in 2016, she has developed her rhythm and performance via four successful EPs with the band. The milestone of the YouTube stream now solidifies her more as a solo artist of her own – with figures that can rival any pop star around the globe.
Furthermore, Jisoo’s accomplishment can also be an indication of the growing reach of Korean pop music around the world. As Korean artists start pushing boundaries and attaining unprecedented international acclaim, the focus on K-pop grows stronger. For a Korean solo female artist like Jisoo to achieve such prominence, it is, therefore, doubly so. This is a clear testimony to her rich talents and skills as a dancer and a record-producing artist.
When Jisoo fans come together to commemorate the momentous occasion of her EP release, the path ahead is clear for the South Korean singer. She has gotten off to a record-breaking start in her solo career, and her fans are now waiting for what more this versatile performer can give them. One thing remains for sure- ‘ME’ has now racked up 1 billion streams on YouTube, and it will only get bigger for Jisoo as she keeps on rising higher and higher in fame and success.
