Selena Gomez, “I’m a Fan of BACKPINK, It Feels Like a Dream to Work Together”
[TV리포트=이윤희 기자] BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez shared their excitement and happiness on the upcoming release of ‘Ice Cream’ through a video call.
On August 24 at 9 AM, YG Entertainment uploaded BLACKPINK’s ‘Ice Cream’ teaser video through their official blog.
The video showed BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez having a video chat. A short yet impressive sound of the song along with the digital single cover of ‘Ice Cream’ was also revealed, raising the anticipation of global fans.
The members of BLACKPINK spread their hands out toward Selena Gomez when the video call began, saying hi. They shared their special feelings towards each other, revealing a deep meaning on their upcoming collaboration.
ROSÉ stated, “I’m so happy to work with you. We’ve been a fan of you(Selena Gomez) for a very long time”, while JISOO·JENNIE·LISA also agreed. Selena Gomez continued the conversation by responding, “I’ve also been a fan of you. It feels like a dream to work together with you”.
After the news on the collaboration between BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez have been revealed, it’s the first time that the two artists were shown connecting with each other. It became a surprise gift for the global fans waiting for the release of ‘Ice Cream’.
The background music used before and after the video call raised the fans’ curiosities. The fresh yet exciting sounds that gave a hint on the mood of their upcoming single, ‘Ice Cream’, grabbed the viewers’ attention in an instant, raising curiosities on the full track.
BLACKPINK has made the most successful comeback this year in their entire career. BLACKPINK’s ‘How You Like That’, pre-released back in June, topped iTunes charts in 64 countries after its release, was placed at no. 2 on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart and was ranked at no. 33 and at no. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK’s Official Singles Top 100 respectively, setting the best records in K-Pop girl group history.
As a result, BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez’s collaboration is receiving a lot of attention. Pop star Ariana Grande also supported the two artists through her social media by writing, “I’m proud and look forward to this team(BLACKPINK). I really love this team and this girl(Selena Gomez)”.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s ‘Ice Cream‘ will be released on August 28 at 12AM EST and at 1PM KST on the same day.
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