History of Blackpink in Timeline
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Widely considered the "biggest girl group in the world", they are a leading figure in the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and are known for popularizing the "girl crush" concept within K-pop. Their music often explores themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.
1 day ago : Lisa of Blackpink stuns at Coachella with solo debut and reptilian outfit.
Lisa from Blackpink made a smashing solo debut at Coachella's Sahara Tent, cheered on by Patrick Schwarzenegger. Her reptilian-inspired outfit was designed by Asher Levine.
2008: Danity Kane's Billboard 200 Achievement
In 2008, Danity Kane was the last girl group before Blackpink's Born Pink to reach number one on the Billboard 200.
2009: Wonder Girls' "Nobody" Record
In 2009, Wonder Girls set a record with "Nobody", which was surpassed by Blackpink's "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" in the United States.
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 Begin
In 2010, YG Entertainment held tryouts worldwide for preteen and teenage recruits to form a new girl group, following the launch of 2NE1 the previous year.
July 2011: Jisoo Joins YG Entertainment as Trainee
In July 2011, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment as a trainee.
2011: Lisa Becomes YG Entertainment Trainee
In 2011, Lisa became YG Entertainment's first foreign trainee.
2011: Preparations Begin for New Girl Group
In 2011, preparations for Blackpink's debut began as YG Entertainment announced on November 14 that their new girl group would debut in the early half of 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???" posted on YG Entertainment's YouTube channel.
2012: Debut Delay Rumors Surface
In 2012, numerous news stories and rumors surfaced about delays to the debut of YG Entertainment's new girl group, although there was no official information released at the time.
2013: Jennie Featured in G-Dragon and Lee Hi Songs
In 2013, Jennie featured in the song "Black" from G-Dragon's album Coup d'Etat and "Special" from Lee Hi's album First Love.
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 Becomes Nona9on Spokesperson
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 their new girl group, later revealed to be Blackpink, would debut in July of that year. The label stated that the members were selected after years of competition.
June 1, 2016: Jennie Revealed as First Blackpink 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 Blackpink 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 Blackpink Member
On June 15, 2016, Jisoo was revealed as the third member of Blackpink. She had joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011.
June 22, 2016: Rosé Revealed as Final Blackpink 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 Confirmed Debut Date
On August 8, 2016, 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 Debut with Square One
In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with the single album Square One, featuring "Whistle" and "Boombayah". These songs became their first number-one entries on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
August 2016: Debut of Blackpink with Square One
In August 2016, Blackpink released their debut single album, Square One, featuring the tracks "Boombayah" and "Whistle". They reached number one and two on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.
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.
November 1, 2016: Release of Square Two
On November 1, 2016, Blackpink released their second single album, Square Two, which included the tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay".
2016: Blackpink's Debut
In 2016, Blackpink made their debut, marking the beginning of their career, as covered in the documentary 'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky'.
2016: The Recording Academy notes Blackpink's entry to the K-pop scene
In 2016, The Recording Academy noted how "the success of K-pop girl groups shot to a new level when Blackpink entered the scene".
January 17, 2017: Fandom Name Revealed
On January 17, 2017, Blackpink revealed the name of their fandom: Blink.
May 2017: Blackpink becomes an 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 in Tokyo
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
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.
January 6, 2018: Release of Blackpink House Episode 1
On January 6, 2018, Blackpink released the first episode of their first reality show, Blackpink House.
June 15, 2018: Release of 'Square Up' EP
On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, 'Square Up', which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea. It also marked their first entry on the Billboard 200, debuting at number 40, and topped the Billboard World Albums chart. The lead single, "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du", peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart.
July 2018: Blackpink ranks first among all artists in brand reputation
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, featured on the re-released edition of Dua Lipa's self-titled debut album. The song became the group's second entry on the UK singles Chart and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 2018: Signing with Interscope Records, Tour Dates Announcement and Jennie's Solo Debut
In November 2018, Blackpink announced additional tour dates for their In Your Area World Tour, and Jennie made her solo debut with her single "Solo" at Blackpink's Seoul concert. On October 23, the group signed with Interscope Records in a global partnership with YG Entertainment.
November 2018: Blackpink becomes Shopee's brand ambassador
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: Blackpink donates prize money 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 and In Your Area Tour Start
In 2018, Blackpink embarked on 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, which then became the first show of the In Your Area World Tour.
2018: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" Chart Success
In 2018, Blackpink's single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" topped the 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
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 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. The group subsequently appeared on several American television shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Good Morning America.
March 2019: In Your Area World Tour in Asia
In March 2019, Blackpink's In Your Area World Tour covered various dates across Asia.
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 debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea and number 24 on the Billboard 200.
April 2019: Blackpink donates to Hope Bridge Association
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.
August 2019: Samsung launches a Blackpink Special Edition set in Southeast Asia
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: 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 Blackpink's 'Kill This Love' was released to the Japanese market, peaking at number five on the Oricon Albums Chart.
November 2019: Blackpink becomes 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, Blackpink's "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" became the first K-pop group music video to surpass one billion views.
November 2019: KBank partners with Blackpink
Thai bank KBank began its partnership with Blackpink in November 2019.
2019: Continuation of In Your Area World Tour
In 2019, Blackpink continued their In Your Area World Tour throughout North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.
2019: "Kill This Love" Music Video Record
In 2019, the music video for Blackpink's "Kill This Love" set a record for the most-viewed music video within the first 24 hours of release.
April 2020: Blackpink releases face masks to benefit MusiCares initiative
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 Collaboration
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 Gaga's album 'Chromatica'. It debuted at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Blackpink their first top 40 hit.
June 2020: Blackpink collaborates 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 that allow fans to see the characters sing and dance, as well as take pictures together on the app.
June 26, 2020: Blackpink breaks 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 (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).
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 among all artists in brand reputation
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: Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on Zepeto surpasses 30 million participants
Blackpink's virtual fan-sign event on the Zepeto app was popular among international fans, with the service surpassing 30 million participants as of September 11, 2020, and the number of new users increasing by 300,000 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 third and main single. The Album set a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group and debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart.
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, covering the four years since the group's debut in 2016.
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), 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 partners with Blackpink
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)
On December 2, 2020, Blackpink announced their collaboration with YouTube Music for their first livestream concert event called 'The Show', initially set to take place on December 27, 2020, but was later rescheduled due to COVID-19 pandemic regulations.
2020: Success of "How You Like That" and Release of "Ice Cream"
In 2020, "How You Like That" achieved significant success, and "Ice Cream" with Selena Gomez was released. "Ice Cream" debuted and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing their own record for the highest-charting song by a female Korean act in the US.
2020: "Ice Cream" and The Album Achievements
In 2020, Blackpink reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "Ice Cream". Also in 2020, their studio album The Album broke the record for the best-selling album by a female act in South Korea, surpassing one million copies sold.
2020: "How You Like That" Record-Breaking Release
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 Gaon Digital Chart, and broke five Guinness World Records.
2020: CJ E&M honors Blackpink 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: Circle Chart observes increase in English lyrics
In 2020, The Circle Chart observed a significant increase in the incorporation of English lyrics in songs by South Korean girl groups after Blackpink's international breakthrough; the organization saw it as an attempt for girl groups to broaden their listener base to include audiences outside of Korea.
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.
January 31, 2021: "The Show" Livestream Concert
On January 31, 2021, Blackpink held their first livestream concert, "The Show", which 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.
February 25, 2021: Blackpink appointed official advocates for COP26
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: 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 original tracks. The Japanese edition peaked at number three on the Oricon Albums Chart.
September 2021: Blackpink becomes most-subscribed music act 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 a part of the lineup for the YouTube Originals special entitled "Dear Earth", which focused on encouraging viewers to become more environmentally conscious.
2021: South Korean President cites Blackpink as a leader in promoting South Korea's image
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, and government support of such entities was highlighted as a key strategy in "firmly [solidifying] Korea's status as a cultural powerhouse".
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.
March 2022: Blackpink donates to damage repair caused by wildfires
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 featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine
In the June 2022 issue of Rolling Stone, Blackpink became the third girl group in history to be featured on the cover of the magazine, after Destiny's Child and the Spice Girls.
July 6, 2022: YG Entertainment announces Blackpink's new album and world tour
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 shoot in mid-July and a new song release in August. They also confirmed the group would begin their second world tour at the end of the year.
August 2022: Jennie elaborates on Blackpink's identity
In August 2022 at the press conference commemorating the release of "Pink Venom", Jennie elaborated on Blackpink's identity, emphasizing their confidence and ability to express various messages through songs of various genres.
September 16, 2022: Blackpink releases their second studio album, Born Pink
On September 16, 2022, Blackpink released their second studio album, Born Pink, along with the single "Shut Down", which became their second song to top the Billboard Global 200. Born Pink also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States and the UK Albums Chart, becoming the first album by a female Korean act and K-pop girl group to top both charts, respectively.
October 15, 2022: Blackpink begins the Born Pink World Tour
On October 15, 2022, Blackpink began the Born Pink World Tour in Seoul. The tour included the first live performances of several songs from Born Pink and the members' solo releases.
2022: Born Pink World Tour and Recognition
In 2022, Blackpink's Born Pink World Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group and Asian act. They were also named Time's 2022 Entertainer of the Year.
2022: Born Pink Success and Records
In 2022, Blackpink's album Born Pink reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and broke the record for best-selling album by a female act in South Korea, surpassing two million copies sold. The lead single, "Pink Venom", reached number one on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart and the Billboard Global 200.
January 2023: "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" Surpasses Two Billion Views
In January 2023, the music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" by Blackpink surpassed two billion views.
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 has over 90 million subscribers on YouTube
As of July 2023, Blackpink has over 90 million subscribers on YouTube.
August 25, 2023: Blackpink releases 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. A physical version of the single was also released and debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart.
November 2023: Blackpink members 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. 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, promising a new album and world tour to come.
2023: Blackpink has 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: Honorary MBE Investiture
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: Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] in Cinemas released worldwide
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, consisting of their performances from Seoul's Gocheok Dome alongside footage from other cities on the tour.
2024: Blackpink has earned 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 extends Guinness World Record for most-subscribed 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: Blackpink awarded a Guinness World Record for most-streamed female group on Spotify
In 2024, Blackpink was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most-streamed female group on Spotify, with 13.09 billion streams on the platform.
February 5, 2025: Blackpink releases teaser video for upcoming tour
On February 5, 2025, Blackpink released the first teaser video for their upcoming tour.
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