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 Lisa was captured in a real life moment right after a business trip with Black Pink in the UK.

Recently, once again, the music group BLACKPINK became the center of attention as they not only became esteemed guests at the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace buu also received an honorary medal from the King of England.

After the bυsiness trip, BLACKPINK мeмbers inclυding Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé retυrned to Korea together. However, Lisa “went solo” and didn’t retυrn to Korea with BLACKPINK. Many people sυspect that she continυed her joυrney to France to мeet her rυмored boyfriend – CEO Frédéric.

On Noveмber 27th, a fan happened to encoυnter Lisa appearing alone at a lυxυrioυs store in France. The fan revealed that Lisa was not wearing мakeυp, had a bare face, and looked soмewhat tired and exhaυsted. Fυrtherмore, the fan even asserted that Lisa’s appearance was coмpletely opposite to her doll-like image on stage.

This υnexpected мoмent has sparked specυlation within the online coммυnity, sυggesting that Lisa’s solo trip to France мay be related to factors sυch as personal schedυle, bυsiness collaborations, or personal relationships. Althoυgh Lisa has not pυblicly disclosed the reason, her tired appearance and personal itinerary have generated nυмeroυs discυssions on social мedia.

 

BLACKPINK's JISOO emerged as the Most Awarded Soloist at the '2023 MAMA Awards' after her three wins in the "Best Female Artist," 

"Best Female Solo Dance Performance," and "Best Music Video" categories

To the joy of her fans, Jisoo managed to see the worldwide trends generated in her name and decided to use her Instagram stories to send a warm thank you for all the support they have given her during 2023. In particular, she mentioned the following:

 

BLACKPINK's Jisoo expresses her desire to appear at award shows, reigniting anticipation. Despite her triumphant wins at 2023 MAMA, Jisoo regrets missing the ceremony and not delivering an acceptance speech.

This statement became a beacon of hope for fans eagerly awaiting the group's return to the award show stage. Jisoo assured them, saying, "We will come back with a good song and meet you at the award ceremonies," leaving a promise not to keep them waiting for long.

 

On November 29, the final day of the esteemed MAMA awards took place at the Tokyo Dome in Japan marking the closure of the annual award ceremony. Themed "ONE I BORN," the event showcased breathtaking performances and onstage collaborations that embodied the limitless potential of "I," the uplifting spirit of "MAMA," and the collective unity represented by "ONE," acknowledging our shared origins.

While K-pop soloist Jeon Somi hosted the initial day, globally acclaimed actor-singer Park Bo Gum took over the hosting duties on November 29.

The most-awaited annual award ceremony featured stellar performances by &TEAM, Dynamicduo, INI, ENHYPEN, JO1, Lee Young Ji, JUST B, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Kep1er, Street Woman Fighter2, TVXQ!, xikers, and Japanese musician Yoshiki. 

MAMA Awards 2023 Day 2: Winners List. In a remarkable achievement, NewJeans won the daesang Artist of the Year award while, SEVENTEEN were honored with Album of the Year. 

 

Jisoo joined the ranks of esteemed artists like PSY and G-Dragon as one of the few soloists to win the "Best Music Video" award since its inception in 1999.

Moreover, her acclaimed single "Flower" propelled her to win in the "Best Female Artist" and "Best Female Solo Dance Performance" categories, 

Achieving three awards in one evening at this prestigious Korean music event. This remarkable feat repeats the achievements of IU in 2020.

Over the last few years, Blackpink’s Jisoo has become devoted to Dior, wearing Maria Grazia Chiuri’s designs on repeat and keeping a CD-covered It-bag constantly on her arm. So it’s no surprise to the Blinks – Blackpink’s ever-adoring fanbase – that Christian Dior named Jisoo as its latest global ambassador for both fashion and beauty on 6 March.

Jisoo will also bring creative director of Christian Dior make-up Peter Philips’s vision to life in upcoming beauty campaigns. In honour of Jisoo’s appointment, Miss Vogue revisits some of the Blackpink star’s most notable Dior looks through the years, 

Though the idol wasn’t able to attend the resort 2022 Dior show, which was staged in Greece, Jisoo ensured that she “showed up” virtually in a sweet white ensemble complete with a classic Dior handbag and funky lace-up boots. 

The house released an atmospheric portrait of Jisoo wearing top-to-toe Dior in honour of her appointment.

Jisoo was gifted an embroidered floor-length gown by Dior for her 26th birthday. On Instagram, she thanked creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri for the gift and admitted that she will “cherish it forever”.

Jisoo was the first Blackpink member to wear Crocs, which she stylishly paired with her monogram Bobby bag and slick turn-up jeans. 

This proved to be one of the Blinks’ favourite Dior moments from Jisoo – the photograph has now received more than four million likes on Instagram. 

A Miss Vogue favourite: Jisoo reworked a classic Dior scarf into a Y2K-esque strapless top. 

According to Launchmetrics, Paris Fashion Week as a whole generated $208.9 million in media impact value.

CHECK MATES: Dior, some yellow tartan and Blackpink‘s Jisoo added up to the top social media post during Paris Fashion Week, preliminary tallies from Launchmetrics show.

The data and insights firms tallied $1.74 million in media impact value for an Instagram post of the Korean pop star standing under the giant Dior logo at the brand’s fall 2022 fashion show, held in a giant tent in the Tuileries garden.

 Jisoo struck a demure pose in an outfit reminiscent of a school uniform, replete with a white shirt and black necktie, and received 5.2 million likes on her account.

Dior and Jisoo also scored the social media post with the highest value for its spring 2022 show last fall.

According to Launchmetrics, Paris Fashion Week as a whole generated $208.9 million in media impact value, with $136.3 million of that generated on social channels and $75.2 million generated online. That compares with $241.4 million in media impact value for the shows