BLACKPINK's Jisoo is breaking new records for K-pop female solo artists with her first solo album, "ME."

Jisoo released her debut solo album "ME" worldwide on March 31st, making a triumphant return to the music scene. As the final installment of BLACKPINK's solo projects, which began with Jennie's "SOLO" in 2018 and continued with Rosé and Lisa, Jisoo's album garnered high anticipation from global fans.

With her new songs, Jisoo captivated listeners with a concept and music that showcased her unique talents. The title track 'Flower' features a distinctive melody that blends with Jisoo's enchanting low voice, delivering a strong addictive hook for listeners.

The different charms of solo artist Jisoo, compared to her previous appearances in BLACKPINK, struck a chord with global fans, and she continues to set new records on various charts, writing a new chapter in K-pop history.

Jisoo's first solo album "ME" sold a total of 1,172,351 copies during its first week from March 31st to April 6th. This is the second-highest initial sales record for a female artist in South Korea, just behind BLACKPINK's second full-length album "BORN PINK" (1.54 million), and the highest ever for a K-pop female solo artist. Jisoo achieved 'million-seller' status in the first week of sales, proving her immense popularity.

The title track "Flower" topped the iTunes album charts in 64 countries, including the United States, and entered the Spotify global chart at number 6, the highest ranking for a K-pop female solo artist. In South Korea, the song maintained its position at the top of major charts, demonstrating its powerful digital performance.

Additionally, Jisoo's "Flower" reached number 38 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100, the highest-ranking for a K-pop female solo artist, showcasing BLACKPINK's strong influence in the global music market.

Furthermore, the 'Flower' music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in just about a week, joining the ranks of BLACKPINK's 41 billion-view videos, and setting records for the Global YouTube Song Top 100 and the most-watched music video worldwide.

With such stellar achievements as a solo artist, Jisoo's unprecedented popularity raises anticipation for what records she will break in the future.

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