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BLACKPINK
- Agency
- YG Entertainment
- Fandom
- BLINK
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
- Members
- 5
BLACKPINK is a four-member girl group from YG Entertainment made up of Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa. They debuted in August 2016 and built a sound around big, hard-hitting pop and hip-hop hooks with a glossy fashion-forward image. U.S. fans care because the group has repeatedly broken ground on American stages and charts, from Coachella to a No. 1 Billboard 200 album. They are also one of the biggest touring acts in K-pop, filling stadiums such as SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. After years of solo projects, they regrouped in 2025 for the DEADLINE tour and a new mini album.
Personnel
Timeline
- 2016Debut with SQUARE ONE
BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016 with the single album SQUARE ONE, featuring "Whistle" and "Boombayah".
- 2016SQUARE TWO and first Canadian Hot 100 entry
- 2017First digital single
The group released its first digital single, "AS IF IT'S YOUR LAST", on June 22, 2017.
- 2018SQUARE UP and Billboard records
- 2018Ddu-Du Ddu-Du YouTube records
- 2019Most viewed K-pop group video and Billboard cover
- 2019First Coachella and KILL THIS LOVE
They were the first Korean girl group invited to Coachella, and released the mini album KILL THIS LOVE on April 5.
- 2020Pre-release singles with Selena Gomez
"How You Like That" arrived June 26 and "Ice Cream (with Selena Gomez)" on August 28.
- 2020THE ALBUM
Their first full-length album, released October 2, sold 1.3 million copies, the first million-seller by a female K-pop group.
- 2022BORN PINK
- 2022BORN PINK world tour
Starting in October 2022, the tour played 66 shows in 34 cities for about 1.8 million fans, the highest total for a K-pop girl group.
- 2023Coachella headliners and Hyde Park
They returned to Coachella as the first Asian headliner and also played London's Hyde Park.
- 2024Solo era and group activity under YG
The members pursued solo records through 2024 and early 2025, with YG continuing to oversee group activities.
- 2025DEADLINE world tour begins
The tour opened July 5 and 6 at Goyang Sports Complex, the first K-pop girl group show there.
- 2025JUMP single
The digital single "JUMP" came out July 11, topped the Billboard Global 200 as their third No. 1 there, and made them the first South Korean act to top Spotify's Global weekly songs chart twice.
- 2025SoFi Stadium record
On July 12 and 13 they drew over 100,000 fans to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, a record crowd for a girl group at the venue.
- 2026DEADLINE mini album announced
On January 15, YG revealed the third mini album DEADLINE would release February 27.
- 2026Tour finale in Hong Kong
The DEADLINE tour ended with shows at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong in late January, after three nights at Tokyo Dome.
- 2026DEADLINE mini album released
The third mini album DEADLINE was released February 27.
- 202610th anniversary
YG planned anniversary projects around the August 8 debut date, centered on fan events such as pop-up stores and unreleased video content.
Latest
- 10th anniversary projectskoreaherald.com
- YG marks 30th anniversary with BLACKPINK at 10 years
YG Entertainment is celebrating its 30th year while BLACKPINK marks a decade. Members have moved to other agencies or independent labels for solo work, yet the group remains one of YG's key properties and revenue drivers.
koreaherald.com - Disney x BLACKPINK collaboration
A Disney collaboration capsule of tees, a hoodie and a plaid jacket was offered through the Complex shop and is listed as sold out.
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Our coverage
YG's Operating Profit Falls 56.8% as Tour Costs Meet Last Year's High Bar
BIGBANG's tour costs and a high base from last year's touring hit the margin, while YG grew 22.7% from the prior quarter on concert and merch revenue.
BTS' 'Swim' Cracks Apple Music's 100-Song Best of 2026 as the Only K-Pop Entry
BigHit Music confirms the "Arirang" lead track made the platform's 100-song year-end list, a first for a Korean group.
Jennie's 'Dracula' Took a Record 58 Weeks to Reach the Hot 100 Top Three
The Tame Impala remix hits a new peak at No. 3 on the chart dated Nov. 14, matching Rosé's 'APT.' for the best Hot 100 rank by a female K-pop soloist.
Lisa Lands Second Solo Top 40 Album as 'PRESS PLAY' Opens at No. 35
The EP lands at No. 6 on Top Album Sales in the same week Jennie's Tame Impala collaboration returns to No. 5 on the Hot 100.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Completes Inkigayo Triple Crown With 11th Music Show Win
The debut single took first place with 6,037 points on the November 8 episode, beating IVE and ILLIT, on a bill that also included BLACKPINK's Jisoo.
A2O LITE's 'NEON' Claims 10th Music Show Win as IVE and ILLIT Give Chase
A2O LITE beat IVE and ILLIT for the trophy with 6,593 points, while RESCENE held No. 1 in November's girl group brand reputation rankings.
Jennie and Tame Impala's 'Dracula' Ties Hot 100 Peak at No. 5
Lisa's Press Play opens at No. 35 on the Billboard 200, while Katseye, BTS, Cortis and Stray Kids also hold places on the albums chart.
Why Every K-pop Group Gives Its Fans a Name, From ARMY to FOHA
Our Lexicon entry on the fandom name: what it means, who picks it, and the wordplay behind CARAT, MOA, ONCE and hundreds more.
Why K-Pop Calls Every New Release a 'Comeback,' Even Three Months Later
Our Lexicon entry on the word that runs the K-pop calendar: what it means, why no hiatus is required, and how BTS's March return fit both definitions.
What a K-pop Music Show Win Really Means, and How the Trophy Is Scored
From 82MAJOR's first trophy to Show Champion's published formula, here's what the weekly Korean TV prize measures and what it doesn't.
BLACKPINK's Jisoo Goes Darker With 'Addicted,' Second Preview of Her First Full Album
The follow-up to September's 'Click' drops Friday, Oct. 30, after a weekend of teasers, and Jisoo plans to perform it on Korean TV music shows.
BLACKPINK's Lisa Faces 'Nicole Kidman' Comparisons Over New Single 'Tarantino'
The Quentin Tarantino-inspired track arrived October 23 with her EP Press Play, and critics on X are questioning both its sound and its ambitions.
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Fan sites
- Kprofiles BLACKPINK DiscographyFan-run reference page on the group's releases
Official channels verified on blackpinkofficial.store
Last researched Nov. 11, 2026