Jisoo to embark on solo fan meeting tour
Following album release, Jisoo to hold first solo fan-meetup events
Jisoo of Blackpink is set to kick off her Asia fan meeting tour, starting with a special event in Seoul to celebrate the release of her new mini album, "Amortage."
On Feb. 14, the day of her upcoming album's release, Jisoo will hold two sessions of the 'Soo in Love' fan meetup at CGV Cheongdam CineCity in Gangnam, Seoul, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Following this, she will embark on her 2025 fan meeting tour 'Lights, Love, Action,' visiting seven cities across Asia -- Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Macau, Taipei, Hong Kong and Hanoi -- in the first half of the year. This marks Jisoo's first solo Asia tour since her debut with Blackpink in 2016.
The tour's official poster, released via Jisoo's solo agency Blissoo's social media, features Jisoo in a black mini dress and pink boots, posing in front of film production equipment, hinting at a cinematic theme.
The album title "Amortage" is a combination of 'Amor,' the French word for 'love,' and 'Montage," a film editing technique. True to its name, Jisoo plans to bring a movie-like experience to her upcoming fan meetings.
Meanwhile, the new album features four tracks: "Earthquake,' 'Your Love,' 'Tears' and 'Hugs & Kisses," all of which Jisoo participated in creating.
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