History of Blackpink in Timeline
Blackpink is a highly successful South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Often regarded as the "biggest girl group in the world," they are a leading force in the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and are known for popularizing the "girl crush" concept in K-pop, which emphasizes self-confidence and female empowerment.
1999: Reference to TLC winning Group of the Year
In 1999, TLC was awarded Group of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Blackpink also received this award in 2023, becoming the second girl group since TLC to achieve this honor.
2001: Reference to Destiny's Child simultaneously topping album charts
In 2001, Destiny's Child's album Survivor simultaneously topped the album charts in the United States and United Kingdom, a feat repeated by Blackpink's Born Pink album in 2022.
2008: Reference to Danity Kane's Billboard 200 Chart Topping
In 2008, Danity Kane's album Welcome to the Dollhouse topped the Billboard 200 chart, marking the last time an all-female group had accomplished this feat until Blackpink's Born Pink album in 2022.
2009: "Nobody" by Wonder Girls sets record
In 2009, "Nobody" by Wonder Girls set a record that "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" by Blackpink would later surpass.
2010: Jennie recalls admiration for Lady Gaga's "Telephone"
In 2010, Jennie admired the creativity and fashion of "Telephone" when she saw the music video for the first time.
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 Held Auditions
In 2010, YG Entertainment held tryouts worldwide for preteen or teenage recruits to create a new girl group after launching 2NE1 the previous year. Several members joined the label as trainees.
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 the label's first foreign trainee after passing the YG Entertainment audition in Thailand in 2010.
2011: Debut Preparations Begin
In 2011, preparations for Blackpink's debut began as 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.
May 2012: Lisa Introduced to the Public
In May 2012, Lisa was first introduced in a video posted on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel, titled "Who's that girl???".
2012: Rosé Signs with YG Entertainment
In 2012, Rosé ranked first among 700 applicants in the YG Entertainment audition in Australia, after which she signed a trainee contract with the label and moved to Seoul to begin training.
2012: Debut Delayed
In 2012, numerous news stories and rumors surfaced surrounding the new girl group's debut being delayed, although there had been no official information from YG Entertainment.
2013: Jennie and Lisa Featured in Music Videos
In 2013, Jennie featured in the songs "Black" and "Special" 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 Cameo in The Producers
In 2015, Jisoo made a cameo appearance in the drama The Producers.
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, with the members selected through years of stiff competition. It was also confirmed that Jang Hanna and Moon Sua would not be included in the lineup.
June 1, 2016: Jennie Revealed as First Member
On June 1, 2016, Jennie was revealed as the first member of Blackpink. She had joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2010.
June 8, 2016: Lisa Revealed as Second Member
On June 8, 2016, Lisa was revealed as the second member of Blackpink. She had passed the 2010 YG Entertainment audition in Thailand and became the label's first foreign trainee in 2011.
June 15, 2016: Jisoo Revealed as Third Member
On June 15, 2016, Jisoo was revealed as the third member of Blackpink. She joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011.
June 22, 2016: Rosé Revealed as Final Member
On June 22, 2016, Rosé was revealed as the final member of Blackpink. She ranked first in the 2012 YG Entertainment audition in Australia.
August 8, 2016: Blackpink 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.
August 2016: Blackpink Debuted with Square One
In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with their single album Square One. The album included the songs "Whistle", which became their first number-one hit on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart, and "Boombayah", their first number-one hit on the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
August 2016: Blackpink Release Debut Single Album
In August 2016, Blackpink released their debut single album, Square One, consisting of tracks "Boombayah" and "Whistle". Promotions for the group's debut began in the first week of August 2016 with teaser images, videos, and advertisements.
September 11, 2016: Square One Promotions End
On September 11, 2016, Blackpink wrapped up promotions for Square One with a second win on Inkigayo.
November 1, 2016: Blackpink Releases Square Two
On November 1, 2016, Blackpink released their second single album, Square Two, consisting of the tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay".
2016: Blackpink's debut
In 2016, Blackpink debuted and they would later be featured in a documentary film, 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky', which premiered on Netflix on October 14, 2020.
2016: Blackpink entered the scene
In 2016, The Recording Academy noted that "the success of K-pop girl groups shot to a new level when Blackpink entered the scene".
January 17, 2017: Blackpink Reveals Fandom Name
On January 17, 2017, Blackpink revealed the name of their fandom, "Blink", a portmanteau of "black" and "pink".
May 2017: Became an 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
On July 20, 2017, Blackpink held a showcase at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, which was attended by over 14,000 people.
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) that included Japanese versions of their previous singles. The EP debuted atop the Oricon Albums Chart.
January 6, 2018: Blackpink House Premiere
On January 6, 2018, Blackpink released the first episode of their first reality show, Blackpink House, which comprised 12 episodes released throughout 2018. It followed the four members spending 100 days of vacation as they moved into their new dorm.
June 15, 2018: Release of 'Square Up' EP
On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, 'Square Up'. It debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea and was certified platinum. The EP also entered the Billboard 200 at number 40 and topped the Billboard World Albums chart, marking significant achievements for the group.
July 2018: Ranked first in brand reputation
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 as part of the re-released edition of her debut album. The song achieved chart success in the UK and US.
November 2018: Became regional brand ambassador for Shopee
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.
November 2018: Signing with Interscope Records and Announcement of In Your Area Tour Dates
In November 2018, Blackpink signed with Interscope Records and announced additional tour dates for their In Your Area World Tour, covering various dates across Asia from January to March 2019.
December 2018: Donated prize money from the Elle Style Awards 2018
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 is called representatives of girl crush
Following the release of "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" in 2018, Blackpink are associated with the 'girl crush' image in K-pop, with Billboard calling them "K-pop's most visible representatives".
2018: Blackpink Arena Tour 2018 and First Concert in Seoul
In 2018, Blackpink started their first Japan tour, Blackpink Arena Tour 2018, and announced their first concert in Seoul, Blackpink 2018 Tour [In Your Area] Seoul x BC Card.
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 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.
January 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" 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
In March 2019, Blackpink performed at various tour dates across Asia as part of their In Your Area World Tour that began in January.
April 5, 2019: Release of 'Kill This Love' EP
On April 5, 2019, Blackpink released their third extended play, 'Kill This Love', along with its lead single of the same name. The EP and single achieved commercial success and broke records.
April 2019: Donated to Hope Bridge Association 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, Blackpink's 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 such a certification in the United States.
August 2019: Samsung launched a Blackpink Special Edition set
In August 2019, Samsung launched a Blackpink Special Edition set in Southeast Asia, comprising its Galaxy A80, Galaxy Watch Active, and Galaxy Buds.
September 2019: Became the 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 Blackpink's 'Kill This Love' was released to the Japanese market, peaking at number five on the Oricon Albums Chart.
November 2019: Became the most-followed girl group on Spotify
In November 2019, Blackpink became the most-followed girl group on Spotify.
November 2019: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" 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.
November 2019: KBank partnership began
Thai bank KBank began its partnership with Blackpink in November 2019.
2019: Ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
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 were the first K-pop group to perform at Coachella.
2019: Continuation of In Your Area World Tour
In 2019, Blackpink's In Your Area World Tour continued across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.
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 its release.
2019: Reference to Spice Girls' Spice World - 2019 Tour
In 2019, Spice Girls' Spice World tour was the highest-grossing concert tour of all time by a female group, until Blackpink's Born Pink World Tour broke the record in 2023.
April 2020: Released face masks to benefit MusiCares
In April 2020, Blackpink released face masks via UMG-affiliated merchandising company Bravado, with all proceeds benefiting Recording Academy's MusiCares initiative.
April 22, 2020: Confirmation of collaboration with Lady Gaga
On April 22, 2020, Lady Gaga confirmed that Blackpink would be featured on her sixth studio album, Chromatica.
May 28, 2020: Release of "Sour Candy" with Lady Gaga
On May 28, 2020, the collaboration between Blackpink and Lady Gaga, "Sour Candy", was released as a promotional single. The song achieved significant chart success, including a debut at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2020: Collaborated with Zepeto
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.
June 26, 2020: Broke five Guinness World Records with "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 and the most viewers for a video premiere on YouTube.
July 2020: Became the most-subscribed female artist on YouTube
In July 2020, Blackpink became the most-subscribed female artist on YouTube.
August 2020: Ranked first in brand reputation
In August 2020, Blackpink ranked first among all artists in brand reputation based on analyses by The Korea Reputation Research Institute.
September 11, 2020: Zepeto service surpassed 30 million participants
By September 11, 2020, Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on the Zepeto app had surpassed 30 million participants, with 300,000 new users following the release of the "Ice Cream" dance performance video.
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. The album achieved record-breaking sales and topped charts.
October 14, 2020: Premiere of 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky' on Netflix
On October 14, 2020, Blackpink's first documentary film, 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky', premiered on Netflix, showcasing the group's journey since their debut in 2016.
October 2020: Blackpink ranked as the biggest music act in the world
In October 2020, Blackpink was hailed as the biggest music act in the world in Bloomberg's Pop Star Power Ranking.
December 2020: Called for action on climate change and promoted COP26
In December 2020, Blackpink called for action on climate change and promoted the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
December 2020: Partnership with Globe Telecom began
Philippine telecommunications company Globe Telecom began its partnership with Blackpink in December 2020 as its brand ambassador.
December 27, 2020: Rescheduled livestream concert "The Show"
On December 27, 2020, Blackpink's first livestream concert was initially scheduled for this date, but was later rescheduled to January 31, 2021, due to new COVID-19 pandemic regulations introduced in South Korea.
2020: Ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
In 2020, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
2020: The Album sells one million copies
In 2020, Blackpink's debut studio album, The Album, was the first album by a female act in South Korea to sell one million copies.
2020: Success of 'How You Like That' and Announcement of 'Ice Cream'
In 2020, Blackpink's single "How You Like That" achieved significant success, breaking Guinness World Records and topping charts. YG Entertainment also announced the release of a second single, "Ice Cream" with Selena Gomez.
2020: "How You Like That" Success
In 2020, Blackpink's song "How You Like That" topped the Circle Digital Chart and set five Guinness World Records. The music video also set a record for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release.
2020: Honored as one of the "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: Blackpink cites Lady Gaga as a major influence
In 2020, while working with Lady Gaga for "Sour Candy", Blackpink expressed that they considered her a major musical influence. The members mentioned Ariana Grande, Cardi B and Selena Gomez as influences.
2020: Completion of In Your Area World Tour
In early 2020, Blackpink completed the In Your Area World Tour, which became the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group.
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: Livestream concert "The Show"
On January 31, 2021, Blackpink's live event "The Show" occurred, with more than 280,000 people purchased memberships to access the show, and the concert was livestreamed across 100 countries.
February 25, 2021: Appointed official advocates for COP26
On February 25, 2021, Blackpink was formally appointed official advocates for COP26 in Seoul and received a personal appreciation letter from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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 for four of the eight tracks. The Japanese edition peaked at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart.
September 2021: Became the most-subscribed music act overall on YouTube
In September 2021, Blackpink became the most-subscribed music act overall on YouTube.
October 23, 2021: Participated in YouTube Originals special "Dear Earth"
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: Ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
In 2021, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
2021: 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 at the time.
2021: Solo Releases Mentioned
In 2021, Rosé released the single album R and Lisa released Lalisa, which contributed to the members' solo releases during the Born Pink World Tour.
2021: Called a leader in promoting South Korea abroad by President Moon Jae-in
In his 2021 New Year's address, South Korean President Moon Jae-in called Blackpink a leader in promoting South Korea abroad and highlighted government support of such entities as key to "firmly [solidifying] Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse".
March 2022: Donated to Hope Bridge for wildfire relief
In March 2022, Blackpink donated ₩500 million to the Hope Bridge Association to pay for damage repair caused by the wildfires in Gangwon and North Gyeongsang Province.
June 2022: Featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine
In June 2022, Blackpink became the third girl group in history to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
July 6, 2022: YG Entertainment announces Blackpink recording new album
On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording a new album, with plans to record a music video in mid-July and release a new song in August. YG Entertainment also confirmed that Blackpink would embark on their second world tour at the end of the year.
August 2022: Jennie elaborates on Blackpink's identity
At the press conference commemorating the release of "Pink Venom" in August 2022, Jennie elaborated on the group's identity. She stated, '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.'
September 16, 2022: Blackpink releases second 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 with 2,141,281 copies sold in less than two days of tracking and became the first album by a K-pop girl group to sell over two million copies.
October 15, 2022: Blackpink begins Born Pink World Tour
On October 15, 2022, Blackpink embarked on the Born Pink World Tour, beginning in Seoul. The tour included the first live performances of several songs from Born Pink and the members' solo releases.
2022: Ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
In 2022, Blackpink ranked second on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
2022: Blackpink tops Billboard Global 200 with "Pink Venom"
In 2022, Blackpink released "Pink Venom" as a pre-release single, which topped the Billboard Global 200 for two weeks. Blackpink also performed "Pink Venom" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, winning Best Metaverse Performance for The Virtual.
2022: Time's Entertainer of the Year
In 2022, Blackpink was named Time's Entertainer of the Year.
2022: Born Pink Success
In 2022, Blackpink's album Born Pink was the first to sell two million copies and the first by a Korean girl group to 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. Additionally, "Shut Down" topped the Global 200 chart.
January 2023: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpasses two billion views
In January 2023, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" surpassed two billion views, marking another milestone for the song.
January 28, 2023: Blackpink performs at Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity event in Paris
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.
April 2023: Had over 40 million followers on Spotify
As of April 2023, Blackpink had over 40 million followers on Spotify.
April 2023: Mentioned by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol
In April 2023, Blackpink was mentioned by South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in a speech during a joint session of the United States Congress.
July 2023: Had over 90 million subscribers on YouTube
As of July 2023, Blackpink had over 90 million subscribers on YouTube.
August 2023: Blackpink contract renewals under discussion
In August 2023, Blackpink's contracts with YG Entertainment were set to expire, and the label released a statement confirming that contract renewals were under discussion.
August 25, 2023: Blackpink releases "The Girls" for Blackpink: The Game
On August 25, 2023, Blackpink released "The Girls" as part of the soundtrack for their mobile game, Blackpink: The Game. The physical version of the release debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart.
November 2023: Invested as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
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. They were awarded the medals during a special investiture at Buckingham Palace which was also attended by President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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: Sold over 20 million records worldwide
As of 2023, Blackpink has sold over 20 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
2023: Blackpink Discusses Inspiration from TLC and Spice Girls
During an episode of Carpool Karaoke in 2023, the members of Blackpink expressed how they were inspired by TLC and the Spice Girls. Jennie commented that the group admired the vocals, rap, and hip-hop style of TLC, as well as the distinct individual characters of the Spice Girls.
2023: Blackpink headlines Coachella and British Summer Time Hyde Park
In 2023, Blackpink headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and British Summer Time Hyde Park in London. Blackpink's headlining set at Coachella was received positively by fans and critics and set several historical records.
2023: Ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
In 2023, Blackpink ranked third on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
2023: Honorary MBE and More
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. They were also the first girl group to enter Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia.
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 2025 comeback and world tour for Blackpink
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 released
On July 31, 2024, Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas was released in theaters worldwide, consisting of their performances from Seoul's Gocheok Dome and footage from other cities on the tour.
2024: Earned 40 billion official on-demand global streams
According to Luminate, Blackpink has earned 40 billion official on-demand global streams as of 2024.
2024: Extended Guinness World Record for most subscribed music act on YouTube
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.
2024: Extended record for most-streamed female group on Spotify
In 2024, Blackpink extended their record for the most-streamed female group on Spotify, reaching 13.09 billion streams.
2024: Ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list
In 2024, Blackpink ranked first on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
2024: Ranked first as the most beloved girl group debuted in the 21st century
In a survey conducted by Gallup Korea 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: Blackpink releases first teaser video for upcoming tour
On February 5, 2025, Blackpink released the first teaser video for their upcoming tour.
July 2025: Partnered with Paris Saint-Germain to launch a limited-edition collection
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: Selected in "Golden Disc Powerhouse 40"
In October 2025, Blackpink was selected in the "Golden Disc Powerhouse 40" by Golden Disc Awards, a list honoring 40 influential figures in the history of Korean popular music.
2025: Extended record for most-streamed female group on Spotify
In 2025, Blackpink extended their record for the most-streamed female group on Spotify, reaching 16.12 billion streams.
2025: Further extended Guinness World Record for most subscribed music act on YouTube
In 2025, Blackpink further extended their record as the most subscribed band and music act overall with 99.3 million subscribers on YouTube.
2025: "Jump" tops Global 200
In 2025, Blackpink's song "Jump" reached number one on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
2025: Blackpink comeback and world tour announced for 2025
In 2025, YG Entertainment's founder Yang Hyun-suk confirmed a Blackpink comeback and world tour.
2025: Blackpink cited as inspiration for fictional group Huntr/x
In 2025, director Maggie Kang said Blackpink was an inspiration for the fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x in her animated film KPop Demon Hunters.
January 14, 2026: Blackpink announces third Korean EP Deadline
On January 14, 2026, Blackpink officially announced their third Korean extended play Deadline, due for release on February 27.
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