Blackpink's Lisa Releases Britney Spears' Cover 'My Only Wish (This Year)'

Lisa, a member of the popular Korean girl group Blackpink dropped a cover of Britney Spears' "My Only Wish (This Year)" on Christmas Eve. Known as Blackpink's main dancer and lead rapper, she opted for a more simplistic approach, foregoing intricate dance routines. The video depicts her receiving a single rose and a ribbon-wrapped note before wandering through the streets of Paris, casually enjoying a pastry and admiring the Eiffel Tower while dressed in a vibrant banana yellow coat. Towards the end of the video, she accepts a rose from a mysterious admirer, adding a touch of intrigue.

"My Only Wish (This Year)"

Britney Spears' "My Only Wish (This Year)" is a well-known Christmas track and was featured as the opening song in the compilation album "Platinum Christmas," alongside tracks from artists like TLC, the Backstreet Boys, and R. Kelly. 'Rolling Stone' magazine ranked this Christmas jingle at number 84 on their comprehensive list of every song released by the "Oops!... I Did It Again" artist.


Jennie introduced her latest project, Odd Atelier (OA), founded by the singer in November. She described it as a creative space aiming to attract attention in unconventional and unique ways, as written in an Instagram post.

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Retro-styled picture

The members—Rose, Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa—celebrated their seven-year journey together in August, sharing heartfelt messages on social media. In a previous interview with 'Rolling Stone' in May, Lisa, who joined the group after auditioning for YG Entertainment at the age of 14, humorously discussed future scenarios, envisioning herself returning to Thailand while Jisoo heads to Hawaii if Blackpink ever disbands. However, they've also pondered the possibility of a Spice Girls-esque reunion concert someday.

LALISA, the singer also shared a stunning retro-styled picture on her Instagram account as a Christmas present for her fans, BLINKS.

Now, music lovers and her fans are speculating about Lisa's potential solo label launch. Comparisons have been drawn between Lisa's recent picture and Jennie's black-and-white canvas cover picture for her solo label OA. Some fans have said that Lisa's newfound freedom outside YG Entertainment might have facilitated the timely release of her first-ever song cover on YouTube.

FAQs:

What is 'My Only Wish (This Year)'?
Britney Spears' "My Only Wish (This Year)" is a well-known Christmas track. It was featured as the opening song in the compilation album "Platinum Christmas," alongside tracks from artists like TLC, the Backstreet Boys, and R. Kelly.

What does the video show?
The video shows Lisa receiving a single rose and a ribbon-wrapped note before wandering through the streets of Paris, casually enjoying a pastry and admiring the Eiffel Tower while dressed in a vibrant banana yellow coat. Towards the end of the video, she accepts a rose from a mysterious admirer, adding a touch of intrigue.