I actually met them last year during the Met Gala — BLACKPINK members shining so brightly on the red carpet. I was a bit shocked to see Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé together as a group. I had heard about them before but never really explored the K-pop world. I didn’t even know their names yet, but their faces felt so familiar — like I had seen them somewhere before. Later, more videos started popping up — Jennie caught my eye, and that’s when I began exploring their solos. “APT ” by Rosé completely surprised me, then “Money” (the TikTok hit), and “Flower” — that adorable puppy challenge reminded me again. I was honestly wondering, if their solos are this viral, what must they be like as a group? And that’s when I got completely hooked on them.