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Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Widely recognized as the "biggest girl group in the world", they are a leading figure in the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and known for popularizing the "girl crush" concept in K-pop. Their music and image often explore themes of self-confidence and female empowerment, contributing to their global appeal and influence.

2009: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpasses "Nobody" by Wonder Girls

In 2009, "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpassed the record set by "Nobody" by Wonder Girls, becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the United States at that time.

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2010: Jennie Joins YG Entertainment

In 2010, Jennie joined YG Entertainment as a trainee after moving back to South Korea from New Zealand.

2010: YG Entertainment Tryouts

In 2010, YG Entertainment held tryouts worldwide for preteen or teenage recruits to create a new girl group after launching 2NE1.

July 2011: Jisoo Joins YG Entertainment

In July 2011, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment as a trainee.

2011: Lisa Becomes YG's First Foreign Trainee

In 2011, Lisa became YG Entertainment's first foreign trainee after passing the 2010 audition in Thailand.

2011: Debut Preparations Begin

In 2011, preparations for Blackpink's debut began as early as November 14, when YG Entertainment revealed that their new girl group would debut in the early half of 2012 with at least seven members.

May 2012: Lisa Introduced via YouTube Video

In May 2012, Lisa was first introduced in a video that was posted on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel, titled "Who's that girl???".

2012: Rosé YG Entertainment Audition

In 2012, Rosé ranked first among 700 applicants in the YG Entertainment audition in Australia, after which she signed a trainee contract and moved to Seoul.

2012: Delayed Debut Rumors

In 2012, numerous news stories and rumors surfaced surrounding the new girl group's debut being delayed, although there had been no official information.

2013: Jennie Features in G-Dragon and Lee Hi Songs

In 2013, Jennie featured in G-Dragon's "Black" from his album Coup d'Etat, and "Special" from Lee Hi's album First Love.

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2014: Jisoo Appears in Music Videos

In 2014, Jisoo appeared in the music videos for Epik High's "Spoiler + Happy Ending" from their album Shoebox and Hi Suhyun's "I'm Different".

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2015: Jisoo Cameo in "The Producers"

In 2015, Jisoo made a cameo appearance in the drama The Producers.

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2015: Lisa Spokesperson for Nona9on

In 2015, Lisa became a spokesperson for YG's streetwear brand Nona9on.

May 18, 2016: YG Confirms Blackpink Debut

On May 18, 2016, YG Entertainment confirmed that their new girl group would debut in July, after years of competition to select the members.

June 1, 2016: Jennie Revealed as First Member

On June 1, 2016, Jennie, the group's main rapper and lead vocalist, was revealed as the first member of Blackpink.

June 8, 2016: Lisa Revealed as Second Member

On June 8, 2016, Lisa, the group's main rapper and main dancer, was revealed as the second member of Blackpink.

June 15, 2016: Jisoo Revealed as Third Member

On June 15, 2016, Jisoo, the group's lead vocalist, was revealed as the third member of Blackpink.

June 22, 2016: Rosé Revealed as Final Member

On June 22, 2016, Rosé, the group's main vocalist and lead dancer, was the final member to be revealed.

August 8, 2016: Blackpink's Debut Date Confirmed

On July 29, YG Entertainment confirmed that Blackpink's debut would be on August 8, 2016.

August 14, 2016: First Music Show Performance

On August 14, 2016, Blackpink's first music show performance aired on SBS's Inkigayo.

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August 2016: Blackpink Debut with "Square One"

In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with their single album Square One, featuring "Whistle," which topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart, and "Boombayah," which hit number one on the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart.

August 2016: Debut Promotions and Square One Release

In August 2016, promotions began for Blackpink's debut. The group released their debut single album, Square One, on August 8, 2016, featuring tracks "Boombayah" and "Whistle".

September 11, 2016: End of Square One Promotions

On September 11, 2016, Blackpink wrapped up promotions for Square One with a second win on Inkigayo.

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November 1, 2016: Release of "Square Two"

On November 1, 2016, Blackpink released their second single album, Square Two, consisting of tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay".

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2016: Blackpink Entered the Scene

The Recording Academy said that "the success of K-pop girl groups shot to a new level when Blackpink entered the scene in 2016".

2016: 4 years since Blackpink's debut

The documentary 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky' on October 14, 2020, covered the four years since the group's debut in 2016.

January 17, 2017: Fandom Name Revealed

On January 17, 2017, Blackpink revealed the name of their fandom as "Blink", a portmanteau of "black" and "pink".

May 2017: Honorary Ambassador for Incheon Main Customs

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.

July 20, 2017: Showcase at Nippon Budokan

On July 20, 2017, Blackpink held a showcase at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, attended by over 14,000 people.

August 30, 2017: Japanese Debut

On August 30, 2017, Blackpink made their Japanese debut with the release of a self-titled Japanese extended play (EP).

January 6, 2018: Blackpink House Reality Show Premiere

On January 6, 2018, Blackpink released the first episode of their first reality show, Blackpink House, on V Live and YouTube.

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June 15, 2018: Release of 'Square Up' EP

On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, 'Square Up'. The EP debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea and was certified platinum. It marked their first entry on the Billboard 200, debuting at number 40, and topped the Billboard World Albums chart.

July 2018: First in Brand Reputation Ranking

In July 2018, 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.

October 19, 2018: Release of "Kiss and Make Up" with Dua Lipa

On October 19, 2018, English singer Dua Lipa released "Kiss and Make Up" with Blackpink as a new 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, peaking at number 36, and debuted at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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November 2018: Blackpink announces tour dates for In Your Area World Tour

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.

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November 2018: Shopee Brand Ambassadorship

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.

December 2018: Donation to Low-Income Households

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.

2018: Blackpink Arena Tour 2018 in Japan

In 2018, Blackpink embarked on their sold-out first Japan tour, Blackpink Arena Tour 2018, starting in Osaka from July 24 to 25, to promote their Japanese EP. An additional show in Chiba and a final tour stop at the Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 24 were added due to overwhelming demand.

2018: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" Chart Success

In 2018, Blackpink's single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" topped charts, becoming the first song by a Korean female group to enter the UK Singles Chart and receive RIAA certification. The music video was also the first by a Korean group to surpass one and two billion views on YouTube.

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January 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" becomes most-watched music video by a South Korean group

In January 2019, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the most-watched music video by a South Korean group.

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February 9, 2019: American debut at Universal Music Group's Grammy Artist Showcase

On February 9, 2019, Blackpink made their American debut at the Universal Music Group's 2019 Grammy Artist Showcase in Downtown Los Angeles. They subsequently appeared on several American television shows.

March 2019: In Your Area World Tour dates in Asia

Blackpink's In Your Area World Tour covered various dates across Asia from January to March 2019.

April 5, 2019: Release of 'Kill This Love' EP

On April 5, 2019, Blackpink's third extended play, 'Kill This Love', was released along with its lead single of the same name. The EP debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea and was certified 2x platinum.

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April 2019: Donation for Goseong Wildfire Victims

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.

August 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" certified gold by RIAA

In August 2019, "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 United States.

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August 2019: Samsung Blackpink Special Edition Set Launch

In August 2019, Samsung launched a Blackpink Special Edition set in Southeast Asia, comprising its Galaxy A80, Galaxy Watch Active, and Galaxy Buds.

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September 2019: Most-Subscribed Music Group on YouTube

In September 2019, Blackpink became the most-subscribed music group on YouTube.

October 16, 2019: Japanese version of 'Kill This Love' released

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. The group embarked on promotional activities in Japan, including TV appearances.

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November 2019: Most-Followed Girl Group on Spotify

In November 2019, Blackpink became the most-followed girl group on Spotify.

November 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" music video surpasses 1 billion views

In November 2019, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the first K-pop group music video to surpass one billion views.

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November 2019: Partnership with KBank

Thai bank KBank began its partnership with Blackpink in November 2019.

2019: In Your Area World Tour Continued

Blackpink's In Your Area World Tour, which started in Seoul in 2018, continued throughout 2019 and early 2020, spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

2019: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

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 they became the first K-pop group to perform at Coachella, the world's largest music festival.

2019: "Kill This Love" Music Video Record

In 2019, Blackpink's music video for "Kill This Love" set a record for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release.

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April 2020: Face Mask Release for MusiCares

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 and its impact on the music industry.

April 22, 2020: Lady Gaga confirms Blackpink feature on Chromatica

On April 22, 2020, Lady Gaga confirmed that Blackpink would be featured on the track list of her sixth studio album, Chromatica.

May 28, 2020: Release of "Sour Candy" with Lady Gaga

On May 28, 2020, "Sour Candy", the collaboration between Blackpink and Lady Gaga, was released as a promotional single from Chromatica. It debuted at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the United States.

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June 2020: Collaboration with Zepeto

In June 2020, Blackpink collaborated with Zepeto, a South Korean 3D avatar service, to offer fans characters that correspond to each member, allowing fans to see the characters sing and dance, as well as take pictures together on the app. Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on the app was popular among international fans.

June 26, 2020: Guinness World Records for "How You Like That"

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 (with 86.3 million views) and the most viewers for a video premiere on YouTube (reaching 1.66 million peak concurrent viewers for the live premiere).

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July 2020: Most-Subscribed Female Artist on YouTube

In July 2020, Blackpink became the most-subscribed female artist on YouTube.

August 2020: First in Brand Reputation Ranking

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.

September 11, 2020: Zepeto Participation Milestone

By September 11, 2020, Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on Zepeto surpassed 30 million participants, and the number of new users increased by 300,000 following the release of the "Ice Cream" dance performance video.

September 2020: Pepsi Spokesperson

In September 2020, Blackpink became a spokesperson for Pepsi in the Asia-Pacific region, including Greater China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

October 2, 2020: Release of 'The Album'

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.

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October 14, 2020: Premiere of 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky' on Netflix

On October 14, 2020, 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky', the group's first documentary film, premiered on Netflix, covering the four years since their debut in 2016.

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October 2020: Bloomberg's Pop Star Power Ranking

In October 2020, Bloomberg's Pop Star Power Ranking hailed Blackpink as the biggest music act in the world.

December 2020: Promotion of Climate Action

In December 2020, Blackpink called for action on climate change and promoted the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), hoping their fans would "join us on this journey" to "learn about what's happening, what needs to happen and how we can play our part."

December 2020: Globe Telecom Brand Ambassadorship

Philippine telecommunications company Globe Telecom began its partnership with Blackpink in December 2020 as its brand ambassador.

December 27, 2020: "The Show" livestream concert (rescheduled)

Blackpink's collaboration with YouTube Music for their first livestream concert, "The Show", was initially set to take place on December 27, 2020, but was rescheduled due to new COVID-19 pandemic regulations in South Korea.

2020: In Your Area World Tour Continued

Blackpink's In Your Area World Tour, which started in Seoul in 2018, continued throughout 2019 and early 2020, spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. By the end of its run, the tour had become the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group.

2020: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

In 2020, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.

2020: Release of "The Album"

In 2020, Blackpink released their debut studio album, The Album, which became the first album by a female act in South Korea to sell one million copies.

2020: "How You Like That" Records and Chart Topping

In 2020, Blackpink's "How You Like That" music video set records for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release, topped the Circle Digital Chart, and set five Guinness World Records.

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2020: CJ E&M Visionary Award

In 2020, CJ E&M honored Blackpink as one of the ten "2020 Visionary" figures for their contributions in spreading Korean pop culture globally.

2020: "How You Like That" success

In 2020, the single "How You Like That" achieved significant success, peaking at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart for three weeks and being certified platinum. Its music video broke five Guinness World Records, including the most-viewed video in the first 24 hours of release, with 86.3 million views. The song also won Song of Summer at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

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2020: International Breakthrough

The Circle Chart noted that South Korean girl groups incorporated more English lyrics after Blackpink's international breakthrough in 2020, the better to increase audiences outside of Korea.

January 31, 2021: "The Show" livestream concert held

Blackpink's first livestream concert, "The Show", in collaboration with YouTube Music, took place on January 31, 2021. The concert featured the first live performances of several songs from 'The Album' and Rosé's song "Gone."

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February 25, 2021: Appointment as COP26 Advocates

On February 25, 2021, Blackpink was formally appointed official advocates for COP26 in Seoul, where they received a personal appreciation letter written by the prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, for their work in the spread of climate change awareness.

August 3, 2021: Japanese version of 'The Album' released

On August 3, 2021, Blackpink released a Japanese version of 'The Album', featuring Japanese versions of four tracks: "How You Like That", "Pretty Savage", "Lovesick Girls", and "You Never Know".

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September 2021: Most-Subscribed Music Act on YouTube

In September 2021, Blackpink became the most-subscribed music act overall on YouTube.

October 23, 2021: Participation in Dear Earth Special

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.

2021: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

In 2021, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.

2021: Guinness World Record for YouTube Subscribers

In 2021, Blackpink was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most-subscribed band on YouTube, with 60.3 million subscribers at the time.

2021: Recognition by South Korean President

In his 2021 New Year's address, South Korean President Moon Jae-in called Blackpink a leader in promoting South Korea abroad.

March 2022: Donation for Wildfire Damage Repair

In March 2022, Blackpink donated ₩500 million to pay for damage repair caused by the wildfires happening in Gangwon and North Gyeongsang Province.

June 2022: Blackpink Rolling Stone Cover

In June 2022, Blackpink appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, marking them as only the third girl group in history to achieve this milestone.

July 6, 2022: New Album Announcement

On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording for a new album, with plans to record a music video in mid-July and release a new song in August. They also confirmed the group would embark on their second world tour at the end of the year.

August 2022: Jennie elaborates on the group's identity

In August 2022 at the press conference commemorating the release of "Pink Venom", Jennie elaborated on the group's identity: "We try to express various messages through songs of various genres but Blackpink is always confident and full of confidence, I thought we were the closest."

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September 16, 2022: Born Pink Album and Shut Down Release

On September 16, 2022, Blackpink released their second studio album, Born Pink, alongside the single "Shut Down", which became their second song to top the Billboard Global 200.

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October 15, 2022: Born Pink World Tour Kickoff

On October 15, 2022, Blackpink commenced their Born Pink World Tour in Seoul, featuring first live performances of several songs from Born Pink and the members' solo releases.

2022: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

In 2022, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.

2022: Time's Entertainer of the Year

In 2022, Blackpink was named Time's Entertainer of the Year.

2022: "Born Pink" Album Success

In 2022, Blackpink's follow-up album, Born Pink, was released, becoming the first album by a Korean girl group to sell two million copies and top the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. The lead single "Pink Venom" also reached number one on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart and the Billboard Global 200.

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January 2023: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" music video surpasses 2 billion views

In January 2023, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpassed two billion views.

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January 28, 2023: "Pink Venom" and "Shut Down" Performance at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes

On January 28, 2023, Blackpink performed "Pink Venom" and "Shut Down" with musicians Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich in Paris at a charity event organized by the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, titled Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes.

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April 2023: Spotify Followers

As of April 2023, Blackpink has over 40 million followers on Spotify.

April 2023: Mention by South Korean President

Blackpink was mentioned by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in a speech during a joint session of the United States Congress in April 2023.

August 25, 2023: "The Girls" Release as Part of Blackpink: The Game Soundtrack

On August 25, 2023, the song "The Girls" was released as part of the soundtrack for Blackpink's mobile game, Blackpink: The Game, alongside a physical version of the album.

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November 2023: Blackpink Invested as MBEs

In November 2023, the members of Blackpink were invested as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of their role as COP26 advocates. President Yoon Suk Yeol also attended.

December 5, 2023: Blackpink renews contracts with YG Entertainment

On December 5, 2023, YG Entertainment confirmed that all four members of Blackpink had renewed their contracts for group activities and promised a new album and world tour to come.

2023: Records Sold Worldwide

Blackpink sold over 20 million records worldwide as of 2023, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

2023: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

In 2023, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.

2023: Honorary MBE and Advocacy

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.

2023: Born Pink World Tour and Coachella Headlining

In 2023, Blackpink's Born Pink World Tour (2022–23) became the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group and Asian act in history. They also became the first Asian act to headline Coachella.

July 2024: YG Entertainment announces Blackpink comeback and tour in 2025

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.

July 31, 2024: Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas Release

On July 31, 2024, Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas, a concert film celebrating the group's eighth debut anniversary, was released in theaters across 110 countries worldwide.

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2024: YouTube Subscriber Record Extension

Blackpink extended their record with 93.8 million subscribers in 2024, at which point they were recognized as the most subscribed music act overall on YouTube.

2024: Global Streams

Blackpink has earned 40 billion official on-demand global streams as of 2024, according to Luminate.

2024: Spotify Streams Record Extended

In 2024, Blackpink extended their Guinness World Record for the most-streamed female group on Spotify, reaching 13.09 billion streams.

2024: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List Rank

In 2024, Blackpink ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.

2024: Ranked as Most Beloved Girl Group

In a survey conducted by Gallup Korea done in 2024, Blackpink ranked first (tied with Girls' Generation) as the most beloved girl group debuted in the 21st century among Korean men and women respondents aged 19 to 69 with 42% of votes.

February 5, 2025: Teaser Video Release for Upcoming Tour

On February 5, 2025, Blackpink released the first teaser video for their upcoming tour.

July 2025: Partnership with Paris Saint-Germain

In July 2025, Blackpink partnered with French football club Paris Saint-Germain to launch a limited-edition collection featuring co-branded apparel, released ahead of the group's Paris concerts during their Deadline World Tour.

October 2025: Selection in Golden Disc Powerhouse 40

In October 2025, Golden Disc Awards selected Blackpink in its "Golden Disc Powerhouse 40", a list honoring 40 influential figures in the history of Korean popular music.

2025: "Jump" Achieves Global Number One

In 2025, Blackpink earned another global number-one single with "Jump" and became the first female act with four number-ones on the Global Excl. US chart.

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2025: YouTube Views Record Extended

In 2025, Blackpink extended their record for the most views for a band on YouTube, reaching 40.77 billion views.

2025: YouTube Subscriber Record Extension

In 2025, Blackpink further extended their record as the most subscribed band and music act overall with 99.3 million subscribers on YouTube.

2025: Inspiration for Huntrix in KPop Demon Hunters

In 2025, director Maggie Kang said that Blackpink was an inspiration for the fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix in her 2025 animated film KPop Demon Hunters.

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2025: Highest Share of Major K-pop Keywords in Foreign Media

In February 2026, South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's "2025 Global Hallyu Trend Analysis Report" noted that Blackpink had the highest share of major K-pop-related keywords in foreign media in 2025 with 14.2%.

January 14, 2026: Deadline EP Announcement

On January 14, 2026, Blackpink officially announced their third Korean extended play Deadline would be released on February 27, alongside its second single and lead track "Go".

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February 2026: Highest Share of Major K-pop Keywords in Foreign Media

In February 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's "2025 Global Hallyu Trend Analysis Report" noted that Blackpink had the highest share of major K-pop-related keywords in foreign media in 2025 with 14.2%.

February 20, 2026: YouTube Milestone

On February 20, 2026, Blackpink became the first artist in the world to surpass 100 million subscribers on YouTube. They received a custom "Red Diamond Creator Award" to celebrate this achievement.

2026: "Deadline" EP Sales Record

In 2026, Blackpink's extended play Deadline set the record for the highest first-day sales for a Korean girl group in history.