Full History Of Blackpink In Timeline From 1999

1999: MTV Video Music Awards

In 1999, TLC received the honor of Group of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.

2001: Comparison to Destiny's Child's "Survivor" Album

In 2001, Destiny's Child's album "Survivor" simultaneously topped the album charts in the United States and United Kingdom.

2008: Danity Kane's Billboard Achievement

In 2008, Danity Kane last reached number one on the Billboard 200 before Blackpink's album Born Pink did in 2022. They were the girl group before Blackpink to have reached number one on the Billboard 200.

2008: Comparison to Danity Kane's "Welcome to the Dollhouse" Album

In 2008, Danity Kane's album "Welcome to the Dollhouse" topped the Billboard 200 chart, being the last album by a female group to do so before Blackpink's "Born Pink".

2010: Jennie Joins YG Entertainment as Trainee, Lisa Passes YG Audition

In 2010, Jennie joined YG Entertainment as a trainee, and Lisa was the only person to pass the YG Entertainment audition in Thailand.

2010: YG Entertainment Held Tryouts for a New Girl Group

In 2010, YG Entertainment began holding tryouts worldwide to recruit preteen or teenage members to create a new girl group.

2010: Telephone's Release

In 2010, the music video for "Telephone" was released, inspiring Jennie's creativity and fashion.

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.

2011: Preparations for Blackpink's Debut Began

In 2011, preparations for Blackpink's debut started as YG Entertainment revealed plans for a new girl group to debut in early 2012.

May 2012: Lisa Introduced in "Who's that girl???" Video

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

2012: Rosé Signs with YG Entertainment

In 2012, Rosé signed a trainee contract with YG Entertainment after ranking first in auditions, and she was also featured in G-Dragon's track "Without You".

2012: Initial Debut Plans Delayed

In 2012, YG Entertainment's initial plans to debut a new girl group were delayed, leading to numerous rumors and news stories.

2013: Jennie Featured in G-Dragon's "Black", Lisa Appears in Taeyang's "Ringa Linga"

In 2013, Jennie featured in G-Dragon's song "Black" and Lisa appeared in the music video for Taeyang's "Ringa Linga".

2014: Jisoo Appears in Music Videos

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

2015: Jisoo Makes Cameo Appearance in The Producers

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

2015: Lisa Becomes Spokesperson for Nona9on

In 2015, Lisa became a spokesperson for street-wear brand Nona9on.

May 18, 2016: YG Entertainment Confirms Blackpink Debut

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

June 1, 2016: Jennie Revealed as First Member

On June 1, 2016, Jennie was the first member of Blackpink to be revealed to the public.

June 8, 2016: Lisa Revealed as Second Member

On June 8, 2016, Lisa was revealed as the second member of Blackpink.

June 15, 2016: Jisoo Revealed as Third Member

On June 15, 2016, Jisoo was revealed as the third member of Blackpink.

June 22, 2016: Rosé Revealed as Final Member

On June 22, 2016, Rosé was the final member to be revealed as part of Blackpink.

August 8, 2016: Blackpink's Official Debut Date

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

August 14, 2016: First Music Show Performance on Inkigayo

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

August 2016: Debut with Square One and Chart Success

In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with their single album Square One, featuring the hit songs "Boombayah" and "Whistle". The album quickly achieved success, topping the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and sweeping Korean music charts.

August 2016: Debut with Single Album Square One

In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with their single album Square One. This album featured the hit songs "Whistle" and "Boombayah", marking their first number-one entries on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart.

September 11, 2016: Promotions for Square One Wrapped Up

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

November 1, 2016: Release of Square Two

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

2016: Blackpink Debuts and Impacts K-Pop Scene

In 2016, Blackpink debuted and, according to The Recording Academy, propelled K-pop girl groups to "a new level" of success.

2016: Four years since debut

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

January 17, 2017: Blackpink Reveals Fandom Name

On January 17, 2017, Blackpink officially revealed their fandom name as "Blink".

May 2017: Blackpink Becomes Honorary Ambassador for Incheon Main Customs

In May 2017, Blackpink became an honorary ambassador for customs service company Incheon Main Customs.

July 20, 2017: Showcase at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo

On July 20, 2017, Blackpink held a showcase at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, attracting over 14,000 attendees.

August 30, 2017: Japanese Debut with Self-Titled EP

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

January 6, 2018: Release of Blackpink House

On January 6, 2018, the first episode of Blackpink's reality show, Blackpink House, was released.

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

On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, 'Square Up,' which achieved significant success, including topping the Gaon Album Chart and charting on the Billboard 200.

July 2018: Blackpink Ranks First in Brand Reputation Among All Artists

In July 2018, Blackpink ranked first among all artists in brand reputation based on analyses by The Korea Reputation Research Institute.

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, marking Blackpink's second entry on the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

November 2018: Announcement of In Your Area World Tour dates

In November 2018, Blackpink announced additional tour dates for their In Your Area World Tour, covering dates across Asia from January to March 2019.

November 2018: Blackpink Becomes Regional Brand Ambassador for Shopee

In November 2018, Blackpink became the first regional brand ambassador for Singaporean e-commerce platform Shopee.

December 2018: Blackpink Donates Prize Money to Low-Income Households

In December 2018, Blackpink donated their prize money from the Elle Style Awards 2018 to low-income and single-parent households in South Korea.

2018: Release of Ddu-Du Ddu-Du

In 2018, Billboard called them "K-pop's most visible representatives" of girl crush following the release of "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du".

2018: Blackpink Arena Tour 2018

In 2018, Blackpink embarked on their first Japan tour, Blackpink Arena Tour 2018, to promote their Japanese EP. An additional show in Chiba was added due to overwhelming demand.

2018: Chart-Topping Single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du"

In 2018, Blackpink's single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" topped charts. It became 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).

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.

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 Los Angeles.

March 2019: In Your Area World Tour in Asia

During March 2019, Blackpink performed in Asia as part of their In Your Area World Tour.

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

On April 5, 2019, Blackpink released their third extended play, 'Kill This Love', alongside its lead single of the same name, achieving high chart positions in South Korea and the US.

April 2019: Blackpink Donates to Victims of Goseong Wildfire

In April 2019, Blackpink donated 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), marking Blackpink as the first Korean girl group to receive a certification in the country.

August 2019: Samsung Launches Blackpink Special Edition Set in Southeast Asia

In August 2019, Samsung launched a Blackpink Special Edition set in Southeast Asia, comprising various Galaxy products.

September 2019: Blackpink Becomes Most-Subscribed Music Group on YouTube

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

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

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.

November 2019: Blackpink Becomes Most-Followed Girl Group on Spotify

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

November 2019: KBank Partners with Blackpink

In November 2019, Thai bank KBank began its partnership with Blackpink.

November 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" music video surpasses one 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.

2019: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

In 2019, Blackpink ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list and were named on the 2019 Time 100 Next list of rising stars.

2019: "Kill This Love" Music Video Release

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 its release.

2019: Spice Girls' Spice World - 2019 Tour

In 2019, Spice Girls' Spice World - 2019 Tour broke records.

2019: In Your Area World Tour continuation

Throughout 2019, Blackpink continued the 'In Your Area' World Tour across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.

April 2020: Blackpink Releases Face Masks to Benefit MusiCares

In April 2020, Blackpink released face masks to benefit Recording Academy's MusiCares initiative, which launched a relief fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22, 2020: Collaboration with Lady Gaga confirmed

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, Blackpink released "Sour Candy" with Lady Gaga as a promotional single, achieving high chart positions in the US, Australia, and the UK.

June 2020: Blackpink Collaborates with Zepeto for 3D Avatars

In June 2020, Blackpink collaborated with Zepeto, a South Korean 3D avatar service, to offer fans virtual characters of the members.

June 26, 2020: Blackpink Breaks Five Guinness World Records with "How You Like That"

On June 26, 2020, Blackpink broke five Guinness World Records with "How You Like That" and its music video, including most-viewed YouTube video in 24 hours.

July 2020: Blackpink Becomes Most-Subscribed Female Artist on YouTube

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

August 2020: Blackpink Ranks First Again in Brand Reputation Among All Artists

In August 2020, Blackpink again ranked first among all artists in brand reputation based on analyses by The Korea Reputation Research Institute.

September 11, 2020: Blackpink's Virtual Fan-Sign Event on Zepeto Surpasses 30 Million Participants

On September 11, 2020, Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on Zepeto surpassed 30 million participants, significantly increasing new users.

September 2020: Blackpink Becomes Spokesperson for Pepsi in Asia-Pacific

In September 2020, Blackpink became a spokesperson for Pepsi in the Asia-Pacific region.

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 main single, setting a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group.

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

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.

October 2020: Blackpink's Pop Star Ranking

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

December 2020: Blackpink Calls for Action on Climate Change

In December 2020, Blackpink called for action on climate change and promoted the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).

December 2020: Globe Telecom Partners with Blackpink

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

December 27, 2020: Rescheduling of "The Show" livestream concert

On December 27, 2020, Blackpink's livestream concert, "The Show", was initially scheduled but later rescheduled to January 31, 2021, due to new COVID-19 pandemic regulations introduced in South Korea.

2020: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

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

2020: Highest Charting Korean Girl Group on Billboard Hot 100

In 2020, Blackpink reached their peak position of number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "Ice Cream", making them the highest-charting Korean girl group at the time.

2020: Blackpink's International Breakthrough and Influence on English Lyrics

In 2020, Blackpink's international breakthrough led to a significant increase in South Korean girl groups incorporating English lyrics to broaden their audience.

2020: "How You Like That" breaks Guinness World Records

In 2020, Blackpink's single "How You Like That" broke five Guinness World Records and won Song of Summer at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

2020: Blackpink Honored as "2020 Visionary" Figures

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" Sets New Records

In 2020, the release of "How You Like That" by Blackpink broke records for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours and topped the Gaon Digital Chart, additionally setting five Guinness World Records.

2020: Blackpink's Collaboration with Lady Gaga

In 2020, while working with Lady Gaga for "Sour Candy", Blackpink expressed that they considered her a major musical influence.

2020: In Your Area World Tour continuation

In early 2020, Blackpink continued the 'In Your Area' World Tour across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.

January 31, 2021: "The Show" livestream concert

On January 31, 2021, Blackpink held their livestream concert "The Show", featuring the first live performances of several songs from The Album.

February 25, 2021: Blackpink Appointed Official Advocates for COP26

On February 25, 2021, Blackpink was formally appointed official advocates for COP26 in Seoul.

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

On August 3, 2021, Blackpink released a Japanese version of 'The Album', featuring Japanese versions of four tracks.

September 2021: Blackpink Becomes Most-Subscribed Music Act Overall on YouTube

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

October 23, 2021: Blackpink Participates in YouTube Originals Special "Dear Earth"

On October 23, 2021, Blackpink was part of the lineup for the YouTube Originals special entitled "Dear Earth", which focused on encouraging viewers to become more environmentally conscious.

2021: President Moon Jae-in's New Year's Address

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.

2021: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

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

2021: Blackpink Awarded Guinness World Record for Most-Subscribed Band on YouTube

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

2021: Solo Releases

In 2021, the members of Blackpink worked on solo releases, including Rosé's single album R and Lisa's single album Lalisa.

March 2022: Blackpink Donates to Wildfire Relief Efforts

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

June 2022: Blackpink Featured on Rolling Stone Cover

In the June 2022 issue, Blackpink became the third girl group in history to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

July 6, 2022: Announcement of new album and world tour

On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording for a new album and would embark on their second world tour at the end of the year.

August 2022: Press Conference for "Pink Venom"

In August 2022, at the press conference commemorating the release of "Pink Venom", Jennie elaborated on the group's identity, highlighting their confidence and expression of various messages through diverse genres.

September 16, 2022: Blackpink Releases Second Studio Album "Born Pink"

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. Born Pink debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart, becoming the first album by a K-pop girl group to sell over two million copies.

October 15, 2022: Born Pink World Tour Begins in Seoul

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

2022: Blackpink Pre-Release and MTV VMAs Performance

In 2022, Blackpink announced the release of the pre-release single "Pink Venom" ahead of their second album and world tour. They performed "Pink Venom" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first female K-pop group to perform at the show, and won Best Metaverse Performance for The Virtual.

2022: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

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

2022: Born Pink World Tour

In 2022, Blackpink's Born Pink World Tour began, later becoming the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group and Asian act.

2022: Born Pink Reaches Number One on Billboard 200

In 2022, Blackpink's studio album Born Pink reached number one on the US Billboard 200. The album also broke sales records and set Guinness World Records.

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

In January 2023, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the first K-pop group music video to surpass two billion views.

January 28, 2023: Blackpink Performs at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes in Paris

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

April 2023: Blackpink Reaches Over 40 Million Followers on Spotify

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

July 2023: Blackpink Surpasses 90 Million Subscribers on YouTube

As of July 2023, Blackpink has surpassed 90 million subscribers on YouTube.

August 25, 2023: Release of Promotional Single "The Girls" for Blackpink: The Game

On August 25, 2023, Blackpink released the promotional single "The Girls" as part of the soundtrack for their mobile game, Blackpink: The Game. The physical version of the single debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart.

November 2023: Blackpink Invested as Honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire

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.

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, promising a new album and world tour.

2023: Blackpink Sells Over 20 Million Records Worldwide

As of 2023, Blackpink has sold over 20 million records worldwide.

2023: Carpool Karaoke Inspirations

In 2023, Blackpink expressed during an episode of Carpool Karaoke how they were inspired by TLC and the Spice Girls as they grew up listening to their music.

2023: Blackpink Headlines Coachella and British Summer Time Hyde Park

In 2023, Blackpink headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, making history as the first Asian act to do so. Blackpink also headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, becoming the first Korean band to headline a major UK festival.

2023: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

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

2023: Invested as Honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire

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.

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

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.

2024: Blackpink Earns 40 Billion Official On-Demand Global Streams

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

2024: Blackpink achieves 13.09 billion streams on Spotify

In 2024, Blackpink extended their record for most streamed female group on Spotify, achieving 13.09 billion streams

2024: Blackpink Extends Guinness World Record for Most Subscribed Music Act on YouTube

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

2024: Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 List

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

2025: YG Entertainment Announces Upcoming Comeback and World Tour in 2025

In 2025, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk confirmed an upcoming comeback and world tour from Blackpink.

History of Blackpink in Timeline