“On The Ground” & “MONEY” Were Selected Among the 25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021 by Billboard
#25 ROSÉ – On The Ground
The long-awaited solo single from the BLACKPINK powerhouse did not disappoint, as “On the Ground” allowed Rosé’s vocals to explore all of the song’s shape-shifting production. It also let us learn a bit more about the singer-songwriter herself, who wrote elements of her personal story into the revealing lyrics: “Funny when you want it, suddenly you have it / You find out that your gold’s just plastic.” – Jeff Benjamin
#20 LISA – MONEY
Few solos in K-pop were as hyped as Lisa’s, and “Money” didn’t disappoint. The track sees the BLACKPINK rapper not just flossing her wealth, but the full extent of her rap skills, star power and crossover appeal — as evidenced by her ability to score two positions as a solo artist (No. 90 for “Money”and No. 84 for “Lalisa”) on the incredibly competitive Billboard Hot 100. – Starr Bowenbank