Thai K-pop fans are ecstatic over the groundbreaking achievement of BLACKPINK's Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, who has now become the first K-pop artist to cross the 100 million followers mark on Instagram.
As the youngest member of BLACKPINK, the 26-year-old Thai singer reached this impressive milestone on Christmas Day, establishing herself not only as the first Asian female to achieve this monumental Instagram following but also as the pioneering Thai celebrity to do so.
Lisa's list of accolades continues to grow, with her recent recognition by the Guinness World Records as the most influential K-pop artist of the year.
This achievement adds to her already remarkable records, which include holding the record for the most streams with BLACKPINK and being the first K-pop artist to achieve 1 billion streams with her solo debut single, "Lalisa."
In addition to her musical successes, Lisa delighted her fans with a new music video featuring her cover of Britney Spears' "My Only Wish."
Addressing recent speculation surrounding BLACKPINK's future, the group, whose seven-year contract with YG Entertainment was approaching its end, put an end to the rumors by renewing their contracts with the label. YG Entertainment, in a reassuring statement, described the renewal as "an exclusive contract for group activities based on strong trust."
The statement also affirmed BLACKPINK's commitment to their global status in the K-pop scene, promising new albums and world tours as they continue to engage and appreciate their fans worldwide.
