Are Selena Gomez and BLACKPINK friends?


SelPink is (almost) in your area. After weeks of speculation, the artists finally announced their collaboration, which will drop later this August. Turns out, before orders for social distance, some of these artists met. Jisoo even recalls how “friendly” the artist was towards her and another member of BLACKPINK, Rosé.

BLACKPINK announced a collaboration with Selena Gomez

BLINKs no longer have to wait. The secret collaboration between BLACKPINK and another artist has finally been revealed. The K-pop group will perform alongside “A Year Without Rain”, “Lose You to Love Me”, and “Taki Taki” singer, Selena Gomez. However, the title of the song is still a mystery.

In a statement published by Koreaboo, YG Entertainment said, “These two artists, who have been fans of each other for a long time, have finally fulfilled their dreams with this collaboration. BLACKPINK expresses its gratitude to Selena for participating in this album and is excited about the new share songs with fans. ”

While they may not cross paths often, BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez are definitely fans of each other. Selena Gomez even shared her excitement about the single in her Instagram title. Her post earned more than three million likes in a matter of days.

Singers Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie from BLACKPINK
Singers Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie from BLACKPINK | Scott Dudelson / Getty Images for Coachella

Are BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez friends?

Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, these artists actually met each other at the Fashion / Summer 2019 Fashion Show in New York. Jisoo returned her first impression of the artist for one interview.

Koreaboo reports she, “Selena Gomez? Sure, we said hello and took pictures together. I was touched because she was so friendly. I got to meet a singer I’ve seen since I was young, and I had to talk to her. and taking pictures with her. It was all very fun. “

Apparently, Jisoo remembered this artist from her Disney Channel days, where she starred as Alex Russo in the original series, Wizards of Waverly Place. Of course, Selena Gomez is focused on her music now, released Rare and sing on an upcoming song with BLACKPINK.

This would not be the first time BLACKPINK has collaborated with an American artist

In the past, this K-pop group appeared on Lady Gaga’s album, performing with her for the song ‘Sour Candy.’ Some fans suspected that the announcement of the collaboration would include Ariana Grande, as the two have been supporters of each other for years.

However, the post named Selena Gomez earned more than two million likes from fans of both artists. This mystery single is set to premiere on August 28, just a few weeks after the premiere of “How You Like That.”

BLACKPINK’s debut studio album will be released on October 2 via YG Entertainment / Interscope Records. Until then, music from both BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and most major streaming platforms.

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