BLACKPINK is a four-member K-pop girl group under YG Entertainment.

Since their debut in 2016, they have gained immense popularity worldwide, establishing themselves as one of the representative groups of K-pop.

They are a multinational idol group consisting of Korean members Jisoo and Jennie, Thai member Lisa, and Rosé, who holds dual nationality from Korea and New Zealand. 

BLACKPINK's music, style, and powerful performances have had a significant impact not only on many fans but also on the global music market.

Let's take a look at BLACKPINK's history and major activities!

1. Debut (2016)

• Debut Date: August 8, 2016
• Debut Songs: "Boombayah", "Whistle"
• BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016, with their first mini-album 『Square One』. Their first songs "Whistle" and "Boombayah" gained significant popularity, drawing attention right from their debut. In particular, "Boombayah" surpassed 100 million views in a short time, proving their popularity.

2. Growth and First Album (2017)

• "As If It's Your Last" (2017): This song was BLACKPINK's first summer track, captivating fans with its bright and energetic sound. It quickly climbed the charts, further increasing the group's recognition.
• First Mini Album: BLACKPINK showcased their growth by releasing their album 『Square Up』 in 2017.

3. Global Popularity Expansion (2018-2019)

• "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" (2018): BLACKPINK dominated global charts with this song, solidifying their position as a representative K-pop girl group. The music video set a record for the most views within 24 hours, quickly gaining popularity on YouTube.
• Coachella 2019: BLACKPINK performed at the Coachella festival in 2019, becoming the first K-pop group to take the main stage, further enhancing their global recognition. This performance was a significant moment in expanding their influence worldwide.

4. Unit Activities and First Full Album (2020)

• "How You Like That" (2020): BLACKPINK swept the charts again in 2020 with "How You Like That." This song established their musical style, gaining immense popularity with its intense and unique visuals and performances. The music video surpassed 100 million views in a short time, receiving global attention.
• First Full Album: BLACKPINK released their first full album The Album in 2020. This album received great love worldwide, achieving an exceptional feat by reaching number 2 on the Billboard 200 as the first K-pop girl group. "Lovesick Girls" was the main title track of the album, showcasing emotional yet powerful charm.

5. Global Charts and Collaborations (2021-2022)

• "Ice Cream" (2020): BLACKPINK released "Ice Cream" in collaboration with Selena Gomez. This song became a global hit, further enhancing BLACKPINK's global recognition.
• "Kill This Love" (2019): This song served as the title track of the "Kill This Love" album, receiving great love worldwide and becoming one of BLACKPINK's representative songs.

6. Activities and Peak of Global Recognition (2023)

• "Pink Venom" (2022): BLACKPINK garnered significant attention again with the release of "Pink Venom" in 2022. This song quickly rose to the top of global charts, confirming BLACKPINK's strong presence.
• "Born Pink" (2022): BLACKPINK showcased their musical growth once again with the release of the album "Born Pink." The album achieved great success on both domestic and international charts, and their world tour also began.

7. Major Records and Achievements

• YouTube Records: BLACKPINK's "DDU-DU DDU-DU" is recorded as the most viewed K-pop music video on YouTube, and "How You Like That" also quickly surpassed 100 million views, proving BLACKPINK's popularity.
• Billboard Charts: BLACKPINK consistently ranked high on the Billboard charts, becoming the first K-pop girl group to reach number 2 on the Billboard 200.
• Coachella: The 2019 Coachella performance was a historic moment that greatly expanded BLACKPINK's global recognition.

BLACKPINK is not just a K-pop girl group; they are artists who have significantly influenced the global music industry.

Their unique style, powerful performances, and music that combines popularity have garnered immense love from fans worldwide.

BLACKPINK has established themselves as global stars through their music, and they are likely to achieve even greater success as representatives of K-pop in the future!