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Meet K-pop’s newest girl band Black Pink
Black Pink is YG Entertainment’s newest girl group and the girls are finally set to debut on Monday at 8 p.m.
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Here are brief profiles of Black Pink members:
Jennie
Age: 20
Practice period: six years
Nationality: Korean
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The singer has previously collaborated with Big Bang’s G-Dragon several times, including her appearance in G-Dragon’s “ThatXX” music video in 2012, and featuring in his title track, “Black” for his second EP, “Coup D’etat” in 2013.
Lisa
Age: 19
Practice period: Five years
Nationality: Thai
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Lisa has proved her dance skills through a dancing clip, “Who’s That Girl?” in 2012.
Besides Thai, Lisa is fluent in Korean, English and Japanese. She appeared in Big Bang’s Taeyang’s “Ringa Ringa” music video in 2013, and was a model for NONAGON, YG’s global fashion brand.
Jisoo
Age: 21
Practice period: Four years
Nationality: Korean
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She is an all-around entertainer, appearing in several music videos including Epik High’s “Spoiler” and “Happen Ending” in 2014, and Lee Hi and Suhyun’s collaboration single, “I‘m Different.”
Jisoo also played a cameo role in KBS2’s drama, “The Producers” in 2015.
Rose
Age: 19
Practice period: Four years
Nationality: Australian
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Rose was born in Australia, and started her practice season in Korea in 2012 after winning first place at a YG Entertainment audition.
The singer featured in Big Bang’s G-Dragon’s track, “Finally” from his LP “One of a Kind,” and has excellent guitar skills.
Meanwhile, Black Pink is set to release its two title tracks, “BOOMBAYAH” and “Whistle” on Monday.
BOOMBAYAH” is a hip hop track with an up-beat tempo, and “Whistle” is an aerial song with touching lyrics about love.
The group is expected to debut onstage through SBS’ music channel “Inkigayo” on Sunday.
By Choi Hyung-won (h.c1110@hotmail.com)