Lisa Would Love to Collaborate With Labubu and Confirms Blackpink Is Releasing a New Album : ‘It's Coming Soon, I Promise'
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As Blackpink gets ready for the launch of their fourth concert tour, Lisa is teasing new music from the group.
'Actually, we were in the studio a few days ago,' she told me Saturday morning while promoting her new Bose open earbuds collaboration. 'We're all so super excited to get back together and go on tour. We really miss the blinks. We can't wait to see them.'
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The K-pop stars kick off the tour July 5 at Goyang Stadium in South Korea and will wrap up Jan. 18, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. U.S. stops include Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.
While speculation has been in overdrive about the possible release of a new album coinciding with the tour, Lisa confirms the wait may soon be coming to an end. 'You have to be patient about it,' Lisa said. 'It's coming soon, I promise. It's about time.'
How did the Bose collaboration come about?
I've been using the earbuds for a long time, and I really like the product, so when this came to me, I was like, 'Yes! I would love to do a collab.' I wanted something super unique. But we took our time to choose the right color, the logo and everything.
Are you able to hold onto your earbuds, or are you like me and lose them all the time?
These earbuds are great because they really stay on. I spend so much time, so many hours on a plane. I put them on and I fall asleep, but when I wake up, they're still there.
Is there another collaboration you'd love to do?
Speakers and headphones. Bose would be great for that.
What about a collaboration with Labubu? [Lisa is largely credited for starting the Labubu craze after being seen with a big plush of the collectible toy, as well as the smaller bag chain.]
I can't stop talking about Labubus. I've been going crazy for them for almost a year, but now I can't really get new Labubus. They're really hard to find. I'm kind of sad.
How many do you have?
For the latest collection, I only got three or four. I want the whole box, but it's really hard to get.
How about a Lisa Labubu?
That would be a lot of fun. It would blow up the internet.
Let's talk 'The White Lotus.' Do you think Mook and Gaitok are still together?
I don't know because he went to Bangkok. It would have to be long distance, so we'd have to figure it out.
Where do you think Mook is today?
She recently went to Coachella [laughs]. I don't think she's going to stay on the island. I think she is somehow going to make it to Bangkok.
Have you spoken to Mike White about being on the next season?
People want to see more of a Mook. I would love to if I had the chance, but I don't want to pressure anyone.
Who would you love to get into the studio with next?
I really want to try EDM, so maybe I could work with some DJs.
This Q&A was edited for length and clarity.
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