BLACKPINK's Jisoo explains why Valentine's Day was perfect for her solo comeback after 2 years

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BLACKPINK's Jisoo is all set to make her long-awaited solo comeback, nearly two years after her debut single, FLOWER. Fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement as the K-pop star announced on January 13 through her Instagram that she will release her new music on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

Curiosity about her choice of release date quickly spread among fans, and Jisoo addressed it on January 14 via her official Bubble account. She explained, “I chose Valentine’s Day because I thought it would look romantic if it was released then.” Adding a playful twist, she joked, “The gift is me.”

For BLINKs, Jisoo’s comeback is the ultimate Valentine's Day present. Reflecting on her solo preparations, Jisoo shared, “It’s my first time doing everything on my own, and wow… there’s so much to do! But since BLINKs have been waiting, I wanted to do everything to make you happy. I took lots of photos and worked hard to get everything ready! Look forward to it.”

#JISOO on :I chose Valentines Day because I thought it would look romantic if it was released then.The gift is me .Its my first time preparing everything on my own, and wow theres so much to do! But since BLINKs have been waiting, I wanted to do everything to make pic.twitter.com/RFrMu6l3sB

JISOO NEWS (@NEWSJISOO) January 13, 2025

The teaser for her upcoming single or album, posted on Instagram, offers a glimpse into the concept.

Jisoo’s last solo venture, FLOWER, which debuted in March 2023, was a massive success. The song charted high on international music platforms and ignited a viral dance challenge that drew participation from thousands of fans. Expectations are high as fans anticipate another chart-topping hit from her.

In addition to her musical endeavours, Jisoo is also making waves in acting. Her highly anticipated drama Newtopia is slated for release on February 7, just days before her solo music comeback.