With BLACKPINK's exclusive contract with YG Entertainment due to lapse next month, questions about Lisa's continued association with the label have emerged. Reports from South Korean media outlet, Munhwa Ilbo, suggest uncertainty regarding the renewal of her contract.
It appears that deliberations are ongoing between Lisa and YG Entertainment about a potential contract renewal, with a consensus yet to be reached. Sources suggest that YG Entertainment is eager to finalize the agreement prior to the contract termination in August, but substantial differences may be hindering a resolution.
An anonymous Chinese agency first stoked the rumors about the contract's status. The agency, involved in scheduling coordination between Lisa and YG, noted that it is challenging to plan beyond August given the unsettled contract renewal. Munhwa Ilbo communicated these claims.
In response, YG Entertainment clarified that the scheduling difficulties were due to tour and personal commitments, and not related to contractual conditions. Despite this reassurance, the agency refrained from providing a definite update on Lisa's contract status.
In contrast to the uncertainty surrounding Lisa's contractual situation, it appears that the renewal process for other BLACKPINK members – Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé – is progressing without any hitches.
In other news, Lisa recently set a new benchmark, surpassing her group's record with her track "Money." The single, released on September 10, 2021, has become the most streamed song by a female K-pop act on Spotify, boasting over 814.1 million streams. This achievement eclipses BLACKPINK's "How You Like That," which has 813.6 million streams, as indicated by Chart Data.
According to fan account @LISAonSpotify, "Money" ranks as the fifth most streamed song by any K-pop act on the platform. Additionally, Lisa's album "LALISA" holds the distinction of being the most streamed solo album on Spotify, as per Allkpop. The Guinness World Records acknowledges "LALISA" as the first solo K-pop album to garner 1 billion streams on Spotify.
BLACKPINK's members, including Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé, are poised to kick off their "Born Pink" World Tour at Stade De France in Paris this Saturday. Concerts in Hanoi, New Jersey, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles will follow through August.