Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Widely regarded as the "biggest girl group in the world," they are a leading figure in the Korean Wave (Hallyu). Blackpink is known for promoting the "girl crush" concept in K-pop, emphasizing self-confidence and female empowerment through their music and image.
At the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Blackpink was awarded Group of the Year, becoming the second girl group since TLC in 1999 to receive the honor.
In 2022, Blackpink's Born Pink became the first album by a K-pop girl group to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart, and marked the first time a girl group simultaneously topped the album charts in the United States and United Kingdom since Destiny's Child's Survivor in 2001.
In 2008, Danity Kane was the last girl group before Blackpink in 2022 to reach number one on the US Billboard 200.
In 2022, Blackpink's Born Pink debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, being the first album by a female Korean act to top the chart and the first album by a female group to do so since Danity Kane's Welcome to the Dollhouse in 2008.
In 2010, Jennie joined YG Entertainment as a trainee after moving back to South Korea from New Zealand.
In 2010, YG Entertainment held tryouts worldwide for preteen or teenage recruits to create a new girl group, Blackpink, after launching its first major one, 2NE1.
In July 2011, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment as a trainee.
In 2011, Lisa became YG Entertainment's first foreign trainee.
In 2011, preparations for Blackpink's debut began as early as when YG Entertainment revealed on November 14 that their new girl group would debut in the early half of 2012 and feature at least seven members.
In May 2012, Lisa was first introduced in a video posted on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel, titled "Who's that girl???".
In 2012, Rosé signed a trainee contract with YG Entertainment after ranking first in the YG Entertainment audition in Australia.
In 2012, YG Entertainment initially planned to debut their new girl group in the early half of the year, with at least seven members.
In 2013, Jennie featured in the songs "Black" from G-Dragon's album Coup d'Etat, and "Special" from Lee Hi's album First Love.
In 2014, Jisoo appeared in the music videos for Epik High's "Spoiler + Happy Ending" and Hi Suhyun's "I'm Different".
In 2015, Jisoo made a cameo appearance in the drama The Producers.
In 2015, Lisa became a spokesperson for street-wear brand Nona9on.
On May 18, 2016, YG Entertainment confirmed that the new girl group, Blackpink, would debut that July, stating that the members were selected through years of stiff competition.
On June 1, 2016, Jennie was revealed as the first member of Blackpink. Jennie had joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2010.
On June 8, 2016, Lisa was revealed as the second member of Blackpink. Lisa had passed the 2010 YG Entertainment audition in Thailand and became the label's first foreign trainee in 2011.
On June 15, 2016, Jisoo was revealed as the third member of Blackpink. She had joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011.
On June 22, 2016, Rosé, was the final member to be revealed. She had ranked first among 700 applicants in the 2012 YG Entertainment audition in Australia.
On July 29, YG Entertainment confirmed that Blackpink's debut would be on August 8, 2016.
On August 14, 2016, Blackpink's first music show performance aired on SBS's Inkigayo.
In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with their single album Square One, featuring "Whistle," which became their first number-one hit on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart, and "Boombayah," their first number-one on the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
In August 2016, Blackpink released their debut single album, Square One, featuring "Boombayah" and "Whistle", charting at number one and two, respectively, on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
On September 11, 2016, Blackpink wrapped up promotions for Square One with a second win on Inkigayo.
On November 1, 2016, Blackpink released their second single album, Square Two, consisting of tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay".
In 2016, The Recording Academy noted how "the success of K-pop girl groups shot to a new level when Blackpink entered the scene".
On January 17, 2017, Blackpink revealed the name of their fandom as "Blink", a combination of "black" and "pink".
In May 2017, Blackpink became an honorary ambassador for customs service company Incheon Main Customs; banners and videos featuring their images would greet foreign travelers at Incheon International Airport.
On July 20, 2017, Blackpink held a showcase at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, attended by over 14,000 people with 200,000 attempting to purchase tickets.
On August 30, 2017, Blackpink made their Japanese debut with the release of a self-titled Japanese extended play (EP) that included Japanese versions of their previous singles.
On January 6, 2018, Blackpink released the first episode of their first reality show, Blackpink House.
On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, Square Up, which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and was later certified platinum. The EP marked the group's first entry on the Billboard 200, debuting at number 40, and also topped the Billboard World Albums chart, making Blackpink the first female Korean group to reach number one on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. The lead single, "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du", peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart.
In July 2018, Blackpink ranked first among all artists in brand reputation based on analyses by The Korea Reputation Research Institute.
On October 19, 2018, English singer Dua Lipa released "Kiss and Make Up" with Blackpink, a track on the re-released edition of her self-titled debut album. The song became the group's second entry on the UK singles Chart and made it the first top-40 hit by a female Korean group.
In November 2018, Blackpink announced additional tour dates for their In Your Area World Tour, covering various dates across Asia from January to March 2019. Jennie made her solo debut with her single "Solo" at Blackpink's Seoul concert on November 11; both the song and its official music video were released the following day.
In November 2018, Blackpink became the first regional brand ambassador for Singaporean e-commerce platform Shopee, as part of its partnership with YG Group in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
In December 2018, Blackpink donated their prize money from the Elle Style Awards 2018, worth ₩20 million (around US$16,630), to low-income and single-parent households in South Korea.
Following the release of "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" (2018), Billboard called Blackpink "K-pop's most visible representatives" of girl crush. Cultural critic Jung Deok-hyeon noted Blackpink established a confident image building a solid fandom centered on women and female empowerment.
In 2018, Blackpink embarked on their first sold-out Japan tour, the Blackpink Arena Tour 2018, to promote their Japanese EP. It was also announced that the group would hold their first concert in Seoul, Blackpink 2018 Tour [In Your Area] Seoul x BC Card, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena.
In 2018, Blackpink released the chart-topping single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du," the first song by a Korean female group to enter the UK Singles Chart and receive certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In January 2019, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the most-watched music video by a South Korean group.
On February 9, 2019, Blackpink made their American debut at the Universal Music Group's 2019 Grammy Artist Showcase in Downtown Los Angeles.
From January to March 2019, Blackpink continued their In Your Area World Tour, covering various dates across Asia.
On April 5, 2019, Blackpink released their third extended play, Kill This Love, alongside its lead single of the same name. The EP debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart and was certified 2× platinum by the KMCA.
In April 2019, Blackpink made a donation of ₩40 million (around US$33,300) to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief for the victims of the Goseong wildfire in South Korea.
In August 2019, Samsung launched a Blackpink Special Edition set in Southeast Asia, comprising its Galaxy A80, Galaxy Watch Active, and Galaxy Buds.
In August 2019, the song "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making Blackpink the first Korean girl group to receive a certification in the country.
In September 2019, Blackpink became the most-subscribed music group on YouTube.
On October 16, 2019, a Japanese version of Kill This Love was released to the Japanese market, peaking at number five on the Oricon Albums Chart.
In November 2019, Blackpink became the most-followed girl group on Spotify.
In November 2019, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the first K-pop group music video to surpass one billion views.
Thai bank KBank began its partnership with Blackpink in November 2019.
In 2019, Blackpink ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list. They were also named on the 2019 Time 100 Next list of rising stars and became the first K-pop group to perform at Coachella.
In 2019, Blackpink's music video for "Kill This Love" set a new record for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release.
The Born Pink World Tour concluded on September 17, 2023, becoming the most-attended concert tour by a Korean girl group with 1.8 million attendees. With a gross of $330 million, it surpassed Spice Girls' Spice World – 2019 Tour to become the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group.
Throughout 2019, the In Your Area World Tour continued in North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.
In April 2020, Blackpink released face masks via UMG-affiliated merchandising company Bravado. All proceeds benefited Recording Academy's MusiCares initiative, which launched a relief fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 22, 2020, Lady Gaga confirmed that Blackpink would be featured on the track list of her sixth studio album, Chromatica.
On May 28, 2020, Blackpink's collaboration with Lady Gaga, "Sour Candy", was released as a promotional single. The song debuted at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Blackpink their first top 40 hit in the US.
In June 2020, Blackpink collaborated with Zepeto, a South Korean 3D avatar service operated by Naver Z, to offer fans characters that correspond to each member that allow fans to see the characters sing and dance, as well as take pictures together on the app.
Following the release of "How You Like That" and its music video on June 26, 2020, Blackpink broke five Guinness World Records, including those for the most-viewed YouTube video in the first 24 hours of release and the most viewers for a video premiere on YouTube.
In July 2020, Blackpink became the most-subscribed female artist on YouTube.
In August 2020, Blackpink ranked first among all artists in brand reputation based on analyses by The Korea Reputation Research Institute, making them the only female act to do so.
Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on Zepeto was popular among international fans, with the service surpassing 30 million participants as of September 11, 2020.
On October 2, 2020, Blackpink released their first Korean studio album, The Album, with "Lovesick Girls" as its third and main single. The Album set a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group, selling 590,000 copies in one day.
On October 14, 2020, Blackpink's first documentary film, Blackpink: Light Up the Sky, premiered on Netflix, covering the four years since the group's debut in 2016.
Blackpink was hailed as the biggest music act in the world in Bloomberg's Pop Star Power Ranking of October 2020.
In December 2020, Blackpink called for action on climate change and promoted the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Philippine telecommunications company Globe Telecom began its partnership with Blackpink in December 2020 as its brand ambassador.
Blackpink's collaboration with YouTube Music for their first livestream concert, dubbed "The Show", which was initially set to take place on December 27, 2020, was rescheduled to January 31, 2021, due to new COVID-19 pandemic regulations in South Korea.
After Blackpink's international breakthrough in 2020, The Circle Chart observed a significant increase in the incorporation of English lyrics in songs by South Korean girl groups.
In 2020, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
In 2020, Blackpink released "How You Like That", which peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and was certified platinum. Its music video broke five Guinness World Records, including the one for the most-viewed video in the first 24 hours of release. Later YG Entertainment announced that a second single, "Ice Cream" with American singer Selena Gomez, would be released on August 28.
In 2020, Blackpink's debut studio album, The Album, became the first album by a female act in South Korea to sell one million copies.
In 2020, Blackpink's music video for "How You Like That" set records for the most-viewed music videos within the first 24 hours of release, topped the Circle Digital Chart, and set five Guinness World Records.
In 2020, CJ E&M honored Blackpink as one of the ten "2020 Visionary" figures for their contributions in spreading Korean pop culture globally.
In early 2020, the In Your Area World Tour concluded, becoming the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group.
On January 31, 2021, Blackpink held "The Show", their first livestream concert in collaboration with YouTube Music. The concert featured the first live performances of several songs from The Album, as well as of Rosé's song "Gone" from her first solo single album, R.
On February 25, 2021, Blackpink was formally appointed official advocates for COP26 in Seoul.
On August 3, 2021, Blackpink released a Japanese version of The Album, including Japanese versions for four tracks: "How You Like That", "Pretty Savage", "Lovesick Girls", and "You Never Know".
In September 2021, Blackpink became the most-subscribed music act overall on YouTube.
On October 23, 2021, Blackpink was a part of the lineup for the YouTube Originals special entitled "Dear Earth", which focused on encouraging viewers to become more environmentally conscious.
During South Korean President Moon Jae-in's 2021 New Year's address, Blackpink was cited as a leader in the promotion of South Korea's image abroad.
In 2021, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
In 2021, Blackpink was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most-subscribed band on YouTube, with 60.3 million subscribers.
In 2022, the Born Pink World Tour included the members' solo releases, consisting of the single albums R (2021) by Rosé, and Lalisa (2021) by Lisa.
In March 2022 Blackpink donated ₩500 million to pay for damage repair caused by the wildfires happening in Gangwon and North Gyeongsang Province.
In June 2022, Blackpink became the third girl group in history to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording a new album, with plans for a music video in mid-July and a new song release in August. The agency also confirmed the group would embark on their second world tour at the end of the year.
At the press conference commemorating the release of "Pink Venom" in August 2022, Jennie elaborated on Blackpink's identity, describing the group as confident and versatile in expressing various messages through songs of different genres.
On September 16, 2022, Blackpink released their second studio album, Born Pink, along with the single "Shut Down". The album debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart and the Billboard 200, achieving record sales and chart positions.
On October 15, 2022, Blackpink embarked on the Born Pink World Tour, starting in Seoul. The tour included first live performances of songs from Born Pink and the members' solo releases.
Blackpink was named Time's 2022 Entertainer of the Year.
In 2022, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
In 2022, Blackpink released the pre-release single "Pink Venom" on August 19, which topped the Billboard Global 200 and achieved other milestones. On August 28, 2022, Blackpink performed "Pink Venom" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards and won Best Metaverse Performance for The Virtual.
In 2022, Blackpink's follow-up album, Born Pink, sold two million copies, topped the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart, and its lead single, "Pink Venom," reached number one on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart and the Billboard Global 200.
In January 2023, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpassed two billion views.
On January 28, 2023, Blackpink performed "Pink Venom" and "Shut Down" with musicians Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes, a charity event in Paris organized by Brigitte Macron.
As of April 2023, Blackpink has over 40 million followers on Spotify.
As of July 2023, Blackpink has over 90 million subscribers on YouTube.
In August 2023, Blackpink's contracts with YG Entertainment were set to expire, and discussions about contract renewals were underway.
On August 25, 2023, Blackpink released the song "The Girls" as part of the soundtrack for their mobile game, Blackpink: The Game. A physical version was also released, topping the Circle Album Chart.
In November 2023, King Charles III invested the members of Blackpink as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of their role as COP26 advocates.
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.
Blackpink sold over 20 million records worldwide as of 2023, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
During an episode of Carpool Karaoke in 2023, the members of Blackpink expressed their inspiration from TLC and the Spice Girls, admiring TLC's vocals, rap, and hip-hop style, and the distinct individual characters of the Spice Girls.
In 2023, Blackpink headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15 and 22, becoming the first Asian act to do so. On July 2, 2023, they headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, also a first for a Korean band. The group also embarked on an encore stadium tour, setting several records.
In 2023, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
In 2023, Blackpink was invested as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for their work as advocates for climate change awareness.
In July 2024, YG Entertainment's founder Yang Hyun-suk confirmed a 2025 comeback and world tour from Blackpink in a video detailing the label's upcoming plans.
On July 31, 2024, Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas was released in theaters across 110 countries worldwide, featuring performances from Seoul's Gocheok Dome and other tour cities.
Blackpink has earned 40 billion official on-demand global streams as of 2024, according to Luminate.
In 2024, Blackpink extended their Guinness World Record with 93.8 million subscribers, at which point they were recognized as the most subscribed music act overall on YouTube.
In 2024, Blackpink extended their record as the most-streamed female group on Spotify, with 13.09 billion streams.
In 2024, Blackpink ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
On February 5, 2025, Blackpink released the first teaser video for their upcoming tour.
On May 3, 2025, Lisa shared that Blackpink's third album is coming soon.
In July 2024, YG Entertainment's founder Yang Hyun-suk confirmed a 2025 comeback and world tour from Blackpink in a video detailing the label's upcoming plans.
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