Blackpink

Country: South Korea

Nationality: South Korean

Blackpink (Korean: 블랙핑크; Beullaekpingkeu, stylized in all caps or as BLɅϽKPIИK) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment and consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Cited as the “biggest girl group in the world”, they are considered the most successful Korean girl group internationally and a leading force in the Korean Wave. They are stylistically associated with the “girl crush” concept in K-pop—exploring themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.

Blackpink debuted in August 2016 with their single album Square One, which featured “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, their first number-one entries on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart, respectively. It was followed by the single album Square Two in November, whose song “Playing with Fire” was the first by a Korean girl group to enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. The group expanded their global reach with “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” (2018), which was the first song by a Korean female group to enter the UK Singles Chart and receive a certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its music video was the first by a Korean group to surpass one and two billion views on YouTube, and remains the most-viewed by a Korean group to date. Their music videos for “Kill This Love” (2019) and “How You Like That” (2020) each set records for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release, with the latter breaking five Guinness World Records.

Blackpink is the highest-charting female Korean act on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 13 with “Ice Cream” (2020), and on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number one with Born Pink (2022). Blackpink’s studio albums The Album (2020) and Born Pink each broke the record for the best-selling female album of all time in South Korea, becoming the first to surpass one million and two million copies sold, respectively. Born Pink was the first album by a girl group to reach number one on the Billboard 200 since Danity Kane in 2008 and set two Guinness World Records as the first album by a Korean girl group to top the Billboard 200 as well as the UK Albums Chart. The album’s lead single “Pink Venom” (2022) was the first song by a Korean group to reach number one on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart and the first by a girl group to reach number one on the Billboard Global 200.

Blackpink have broken numerous records throughout their career; their Born Pink World Tour (2022–23) became the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group, and they were the first Asian act to headline Coachella. They have the most-subscribed and most-viewed music artist channel on YouTube, and are the most-followed and most-streamed girl group on Spotify. Blackpink’s other accolades include several Golden Disc Awards, Billboard Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, among them the first Group of the Year win by a girl group in the 21st century. They were the first girl group to enter Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia, and were named Time’s 2022 Entertainer of the Year. The group has been ranked among the top of the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list and recognized by former South Korean President Moon Jae-in for spreading K-pop and Korean culture worldwide.

Blackpink Details:

Korean	블랙핑크
Commonly stylized as	BLACKPINK or BLΛƆKPIИK
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Debut Album	Square One
Debut Song	“Whistle” and “Boombayah”
Genres	K-pop, EDM, Hip hop, Trap
Years active	2016–present
Labels	YG, YGEX, Interscope, Universal, Polydor
Associated acts	YG Family
Website	www.blackpinkofficial.com
Members	Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa

Blackpink Members:

Jisoo (Blackpink) Biography, Facts, Age, Height, Songs, Boyfriend, Family, Education

Stage Name: Jisoo (지수)
Birth Name: Kim Ji Soo (김지수)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Birthplace: Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Jennie Kim (Blackpink) Biography, Facts, Age, Height, Songs, Boyfriend, Family, Education

Stage Name: Jennie (제니)
Birth Name: Kim Jennie (김제니)
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: January 16, 1996
Birthplace: Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea

Rose (Blackpink) Biography, Facts, Age, Height, Songs, Boyfriend, Family, Education

Stage Name: Rosé (로제)
Birth Name: Park Chae Young (박채영)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: February 11, 1997
Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand

Lisa (Blackpink) Biography, Facts, Age, Height, Songs, Boyfriend, Family, Education, Net Worth

Stage Name: Lisa (리사)
Birth Name: Lalisa Manoban (ลลิสา มโนบาล)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: March 27, 1997
Birthplace: Buriram, Thailand

Blackpink Career:

Blackpink’s journey began with YG Entertainment’s global auditions, aiming to form a new girl group following the success of 2NE1 in 2009. Trainee life at YG was described as rigorous, akin to a pop-star academy, with members Jennie and Rosé comparing it to The X Factor with dormitories. Despite the challenges, preparations for Blackpink’s debut commenced in 2011, with official confirmation of their debut in July 2016, after years of speculation and delays. The lineup was finalized with members Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé, after initial considerations for a larger group size were abandoned, leading to the group’s name, Blackpink, symbolizing talent beyond beauty. Their highly anticipated debut was set for August 8, 2016.

Jennie, the first member revealed, joined YG Entertainment in 2010, followed by Lisa, the label’s first foreign trainee, in 2011. Jisoo, introduced in June 2016, had been a trainee since 2011, appearing in various media before her official debut. Rosé, the final member, joined after topping auditions in Australia in 2012. The group’s formation marked a significant moment in K-pop history, with their debut dance practice video garnering substantial attention ahead of their highly awaited debut.

Promotions for Blackpink’s debut kicked off in early August 2016 with teasers, images, and advertisements, marking the group’s highly anticipated return as YG Entertainment’s first girl group in seven years. Their debut single album, “Square One,” dropped on August 8, 2016, featuring the tracks “Boombayah” and “Whistle.” Both songs swiftly climbed the charts, with “Whistle” hitting number one on the Gaon Digital Chart. Blackpink’s inaugural music show appearance on SBS’s Inkigayo followed, culminating in their first win just two weeks after debut. Their promotions for “Square One” concluded with another victory on Inkigayo by September 11, 2016.

Following their successful debut, Blackpink released their second single album, “Square Two,” on November 1, 2016, comprising “Playing with Fire” and “Stay.” The group continued to dominate the charts, with “Playing with Fire” reaching the top spot on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and making history as the first K-pop girl group song to chart on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Their achievements during their rookie period earned them multiple awards at major year-end music award shows in South Korea, solidifying their position as one of the best new K-pop acts of 2016.

On January 17, 2017, Blackpink unveiled their official fan club name, “Blink,” and later dropped their standalone digital single, “As If It’s Your Last,” on June 22. The song showcased a new sound for the group and quickly soared to the top of various charts, including Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart. Its accompanying music video shattered records, becoming the most-liked music video by a Korean girl group on YouTube and the most-viewed K-pop group music video within 24 hours of release. Blackpink’s success extended internationally with their Japanese debut EP in August 2017, which topped the Oricon Albums Chart, solidifying their global appeal and earning them a spot among YouTube’s Global Top 25 Songs of the Summer for 2017 with “As If It’s Your Last.”

On January 6, 2018, Blackpink debuted their first reality show, “Blackpink House,” consisting of 12 episodes released throughout the year. The series showcased the members’ 100-day vacation as they settled into their new dorm, offering fans an intimate look at their daily lives via V Live and YouTube channels. Later, on March 28, the group re-released their debut Japanese EP as “Re:Blackpink,” featuring the original tracks along with additional content, including a DVD of their music videos and six songs in Korean.

June 15, 2018, marked the release of Blackpink’s first Korean-language EP, “Square Up.” The EP quickly rose to number one on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea and achieved platinum status. It also made waves internationally, debuting at number 40 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Billboard World Albums chart. The lead single, “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” dominated the charts, reaching number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and earning platinum certification for its massive downloads and streams. It made history in the United States by entering the Billboard Hot 100 at number 55, becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group at the time. The song’s music video shattered records on YouTube, garnering over 36.2 million views within 24 hours of release.

In July 2018, Blackpink embarked on their first Japan tour, “Blackpink Arena Tour 2018,” starting in Osaka and later adding additional shows due to high demand. They continued their global domination with the “In Your Area World Tour,” making history as the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group.

Collaborating with English singer Dua Lipa, Blackpink released “Kiss and Make Up” on October 19, 2018, which debuted at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart, marking their second entry into the top 40. The song’s success extended globally, earning certifications in the UK and Australia. Additionally, the group signed with Interscope Records, solidifying their presence outside of Asia.

Blackpink’s momentum carried into 2019 with their American debut at the Universal Music Group’s Grammy Artist Showcase. They made appearances on several American television shows and became the first-ever K-pop girl group to grace the cover of Billboard magazine. Their third EP, “Kill This Love,” released in April 2019, further cemented their status as global superstars. The lead single of the same name broke records on YouTube and reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Performing at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Blackpink made history as the first female K-pop group to do so, receiving praise for their electrifying performance. The group continued their promotional activities in Japan and was honored as Paper magazine’s 2019 K-pop Sensation of the Year.

On April 22, 2020, Blackpink announced their collaboration with Lady Gaga on her album “Chromatica,” releasing the track “Sour Candy” on May 28, 2020. The song marked Blackpink’s first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the US. It also achieved success in Australia and the UK.

Following this, YG Entertainment revealed plans for Blackpink’s first Korean studio album, accompanied by pre-release and additional singles. On June 26, 2020, they dropped “How You Like That,” which topped the Gaon Digital Chart and broke records on YouTube. The song also earned Blackpink their fifth entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

On July 23, 2020, it was announced that Blackpink would release another single, “Ice Cream,” featuring Selena Gomez, on August 28. The song debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing their previous records. Their first Korean studio album, “The Album,” was released on October 2, 2020, with “Lovesick Girls” as the main single. It set a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group, topping charts worldwide and making Blackpink the first-ever million-selling K-pop girl group.

To complement their music releases, Blackpink’s documentary film, “Blackpink: Light Up the Sky,” premiered on Netflix on October 14, 2020, offering insight into their journey since debut. On December 2, 2020, Blackpink announced “The Show,” their first livestream concert in collaboration with YouTube Music, initially set for December 27 but later rescheduled to January 31, 2021, due to pandemic regulations. In August 2021, Blackpink released a Japanese version of “The Album” and premiered the documentary film “Blackpink: The Movie,” featuring exclusive interviews and live performances from their concerts.

On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment revealed that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording their new album and planned to release a new song in August, along with filming a music video. Additionally, they announced the group’s second world tour scheduled for the end of the year.

On July 12, it was announced that Blackpink would hold a virtual in-game concert called Blackpink: The Virtual in PUBG Mobile from July 22 to 30. During this event, they premiered a special track titled “Ready for Love,” which was later released in full with an animated music video on July 29. Subsequently, on July 31, it was revealed that Blackpink would release a pre-release single titled “Pink Venom” on August 19, preceding their second album in September. “Pink Venom” achieved significant success, topping the Billboard Global 200 chart for two weeks and becoming the first number-one song by a girl group and the first Korean song to achieve multiple weeks atop the chart.

On September 16, 2022, Blackpink released their second studio album, “Born Pink,” along with the single “Shut Down,” which also topped the Billboard Global 200 chart. “Born Pink” set various records, including becoming the first album by a K-pop girl group to sell over two million copies and the first album by a female Korean act to top the Billboard 200 chart.

Following the album’s release, Blackpink embarked on the Born Pink World Tour, which kicked off in Seoul on October 15, 2022, and continued across North America, Europe, and Asia. The tour included live performances of songs from “Born Pink” as well as solo releases by each member.

In December 2022, Blackpink headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, becoming the first Asian act to do so. They also became the first Korean band to headline a major UK festival with British Summer Time Hyde Park in London.

Throughout 2023, Blackpink continued their world tour, performing in stadiums across Asia, Mexico, and Australia. The tour culminated with two finale concerts in Seoul in September 2023, drawing a total of 1.8 million attendees and becoming the most-attended concert tour by a Korean girl group. On December 5, 2023, YG Entertainment confirmed that all four members of Blackpink had renewed their contracts for group activities, promising a new album and world tour in the future.