Blackpink’s Lisa Unveils Music Video for «When I’m With You»

Blackpink’s Lisa Manoban has shared the music video for her song «When I’m With You», a collaboration with South African star Tyla. In the video, the artists flaunt striking outfits while enjoying a carefree day by a sunlit pool.

Within just four hours, «When I’m With You» racked up 1.2 million views. The video was directed by Olivia De Camps, known for her work with Marina Diamandis and Rebecca Black.

The track «When I’m With You» is part of Lisa Manoban’s solo album «Alter Ego», which was released on February 28. Lisa co-wrote the song with Tyla, P2J, and Ari PenSmith. P2J, a renowned Nigerian-British producer, has previously collaborated with Beyoncé, Stormzy, and FKA Twigs, while Ari PenSmith has worked with stars like Lily Allen, Alicia Keys, and NCT 127.

Though «When I’m With You» wasn’t released as a single, it climbed to number 22 on the New Zealand chart and has amassed nearly 17 million streams on Spotify. The «Alter Ego» album also features tracks like «Rockstar», «New Woman» with Rosalía, and «Born Again» with Doja Cat and Raye. For «Rockstar», Lisa won an MTV VMA award, while «New Woman» earned her an MTV EMA. Meanwhile, «Born Again» has garnered over 180 million Spotify streams and topped the chart in Thailand, Lisa’s home country.

This July, Blackpink will kick off a new world tour, starting with a concert in Koyang, South Korea, on July 5. The group is also preparing to release their first album in three years. Initially just rumors, the news was recently confirmed by Lisa, who revealed the band is currently working on new material in the studio. While she didn’t share a release date, she hinted that it’s coming soon. Beyond music, Lisa is also venturing into acting: she appeared in the third season of «The White Lotus» (2021–present) and received positive reviews for her performance.