Recently, Blinks buzzed on a clip filled with Ariana Grande who records a demo for “Ice Cream”, a trace of the first album with a whole figure of Blackpink, “The Album”. When YG Entertainment announced the collaboration of the group with Selena Gomez in 2020, it became an important moment in the global Blackpink increase.
However, before Selena was confirmed as an artist in the foreground, speculation rampant that Ariana Grande would have been the one who sang alongside Blackpink. Now, five years later, his demo has rekindled the curiosity of the fans, with his signed voices that leave many wondering how the song could have played in an alternative reality.
Since Ariana wrote “Ice Cream”, it was natural for her to record the initial demo. While some fans believe that his voice would have raised the track, others claim that his style was not the best solution. The optimistic and playful energy of the song seemed more suitable for Blackpink and Selena Gomez. Given the role of Ariana in his creation, he may have recognized him alone and has chosen to stay behind the scenes.
Although it became viral at the time of release, “Ice Cream” received conflicting reactions. As he has accumulated views and tend to through the platforms, critics have found his chaotic melody and his superficial texts. It was bright and energetic but did not leave a strong artistic impact.
In addition to music, “Ice Cream” has also become the spark for one of the most heated internal fandom controversies of K-pop. The Blackpink fan base is known for its solo culture, with every group return to the smallest details, which obtains the greatest number of lines, time on the screen and extraordinary moments.
This time, the dispute revolved around Lisa. He hired two rap verses in the song, posing the main rapper Jennie, and even had a solo line in which his name was made. Jennie’s fans were outraged, accusing YG Entertainment of promoting Lisa and neglecting the role of Jennie as the main rapper of the group.
Looking back, many now see these arguments passed as insignificant. In their ninth year as a group, Blackpink members are giving priority to solo projects, making group activities increasingly rare. In these days, fans also celebrate the smallest moments, such as the recent occasion in which all four members were in South Korea at the same time.
Over time, the debates on the distribution of lines and on the time of the screen have lost their meaning. Now, what really matters is the hope that Blackpink meets and shares the stage again.
