Blackpink, formed by YG Entertainment, is a leading force in the Korean Wave. Known for their 'girl crush' concept, they have achieved numerous records internationally. Their music videos have billions of views on YouTube, and they have broken records on various music charts. Blackpink's achievements include top spots on Billboard charts, record-breaking album sales, and numerous awards. They have also made history with their concert tours and performances at prestigious events.
On April 6th, 2012, a practice video of Kim Eunbi and Kim Euna, both Superstar K alumni, was uploaded, confirming their position as the first members to join the girl group.
On August 29th, 2012, YG surprised everyone by releasing a practice video of Jennie Kim covering Strange Clouds by B.o.B feat Lil Wayne, confirming her as the first official member of the upcoming girl group.
On June 19, 2013, YG Entertainment announced the postponement of the debut of the girl group, revealing plans to debut them in October 2013 with an unconventional debut promotion. It was also disclosed that the members are multilingual, fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese.
It was only on May 18, 2016, that YG Entertainment confirmed the girl group would debut that July, stating that the members were selected through years of stiff competition.
On May 31, 2016, YG Entertainment started releasing individual teaser photos of the members for their upcoming girl group on Instagram, beginning with Jennie.
Starting on June 1, YG Entertainment revealed Jennie as the first member of the group, BLACKPINK, through a series of 7 photos showcasing different concepts and expressions.
Lisa was revealed as the new girl group's second member on June 8, 2016. She was the only individual among 4,000 applicants to pass the 2010 YG Entertainment audition in her native country Thailand and became the label's first foreign trainee in 2011.
Jisoo was revealed as the new group's third member on June 15, 2016. She joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011 and appeared in several advertisements and music videos in her pre-debut years.
Rosé was the final member to be revealed, on June 22, 2016. She ranked first among 700 applicants in the 2012 YG Entertainment audition in Australia.
On June 29, 2016, YG Entertainment revealed the final line-up and name of the group BLACKPINK.
Blackpink released their first dance practice video on July 6, 2016, which garnered much public attention.
YG Entertainment announced that BLACKPINK's debut date would be on August 8th at 8PM KST, along with the release of a teaser photo. Reports also mentioned that the group had completed filming 3 music videos and that their debut album was finished after 2 years of preparation.
YG Entertainment started the countdown to BLACKPINK's debut by uploading individual and group photos on their official blog site. The agency also revealed that the group would debut with 2 singles and would showcase them for the first time through Naver VLive/VApp on August 8 at 3pm KST.
On August 5, BLACKPINK revealed their debut single 'BOOMBAYAH', which was produced and written by Teddy with the help of Bekah Boom. The music video for the song was directed by Seo Hyun Seung, known for directing music videos for 2NE1 and Big Bang. Additionally, four renowned foreign choreographers contributed to creating the choreography for the debut single/performance.
Blackpink's first music show performance aired on August 14, 2016, on SBS's Inkigayo. They won first place on Inkigayo fourteen days after their debut.
On August 21, the group achieved their first music show win for their song 'Whistle' at Inkigayo. It took them 14 days to achieve this win, making them the fourth fastest girl group to win their first.
On September 11, the group wrapped up their promotions for 'Square One' at Inkigayo and scored another win for 'Whistle'.
The group continued their success with the release of Square Two on November 1, which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and number two on the World Albums chart. The single album included 'Playing with Fire', which reached number three and sold more than 2.5 million digital copies in South Korea.
On November 6, 2016, BLACKPINK made a comeback stage on Inkigayo, performing their song 'STAY'.
On November 10, 2016, BLACKPINK had a comeback stage on M COUNTDOWN, performing their songs 'PLAYING WITH FIRE' and 'STAY'.
On November 26, 2016, BLACKPINK's song 'Playing With Fire' debuted at No. 92 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, marking the first time a K-pop girl group achieved this feat.
On January 17, 2017, Blackpink revealed the name of their fan club—'Blink', a portmanteau of 'black' and 'pink'.
On May 17, it was announced that BLACKPINK would be debuting in Japan with their debut album, which was released on August 9. The group also revealed that they would be holding their debut showcase on July 20 at Budokan in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
On June 22, 2017, Blackpink released the single 'As If It's Your Last', which peaked at number three and reached 2.5 million certified downloads in South Korea.
The BLACKPINK Premium Debut Showcase was the official introduction of BLACKPINK to Japan in preparation for their official debut. It took place at Nippon Budokan with an attendance of over 14,000 people, and around 200,000 people tried to get tickets for the showcase.
On August 9, BLACKPINK announced the release of their debut Japanese mini album 'Blackpink' on the YGEX website.
On August 30, the group made their Japanese debut with the EP Blackpink, which featured Japanese-language versions of the group's existing tracks. The EP was a commercial success, debuting atop the Oricon Albums Chart and selling over 80,000 copies in Japan.
On January 6, 2018, Blackpink released the first episode of their first reality show, Blackpink House, which comprised 12 episodes following the four members spending 100 days of vacation as they moved into their new dorm.
On June 15, 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean-language EP, Square Up, which debuted at number one on Gaon Album Chart and was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 250,000 units.
On June 15, 2018, BLACKPINK's music video for 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' became the first K-pop group to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. It achieved this milestone in a little more than a year, making history for the group.
On June 30, 2018, BLACKPINK achieved several firsts on three different Billboard charts, showcasing their growing influence and success in the music industry.
The Blackpink Arena Tour 2018 took place at Osaka-jō Hall in Japan. It was part of their headlining tours and contributed to their growing international presence.
BLACKPINK announced their first solo concert, BLACKPINK 2018 Tour (In Your Area) Seoul x BC Card, in Seoul, South Korea at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena.
On October 19, 2018, English singer Dua Lipa released 'Kiss and Make Up' with Blackpink, a new track on the re-released edition of her self-titled debut album. The song achieved significant success in the UK and the US, marking several milestones for Blackpink.
On October 23, 2018, Blackpink signed with Interscope Records in a global partnership with YG Entertainment, expanding their representation outside of Asia.
BLACKPINK revealed their first world tour, BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour (In Your Area), which began on January 11 in Bangkok, Thailand at the IMPACT Arena.
On November 11, Blackpink's song 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' became the first music video by a K-pop group to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.
Blackpink's first Japanese studio album, 'Blackpink in Your Area', was made available digitally on November 23, 2018, and physically on December 5, 2018, including Japanese versions of all their previous releases.
Blackpink made their American debut at the Universal Music Group's 2019 Grammy Artist Showcase on February 9, 2019, followed by appearances on several American television shows.
On February 11, 2019, the group performed at The Late Show, which was their first US television appearance.
The following day after their performance at The Late Show, BLACKPINK performed at Good Morning America.
Blackpink's 2019 Welcoming Collection was released on February 24, 2019. It was produced by YG Entertainment and was available in DVD format.
In the March 2 issue, BLACKPINK became the first female K-pop group to appear on the cover of Billboard magazine. The issue featured five different covers, including individual ones for Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé.
Blackpink House was released in two parts on March 13, 2019. The first part included episodes 1-6 and the second part included episodes 7-12. It was produced by YG Entertainment and YGEX, and was available in DVD and Blu-ray formats.
On March 21, 2019, BLACKPINK achieved the milestone of amassing 20 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel, making them the first female K-pop group to reach this feat.
YG Entertainment released a teaser photo of Lisa, confirming the upcoming EP Kill This Love, which was set to be released on April 5.
Blackpink's third extended play, 'Kill This Love', was released on April 5, 2019, alongside a single of the same name, achieving significant success in South Korea and internationally.
The music video for 'Kill This Love' by Blackpink achieved the biggest music video debut in YouTube's history, garnering 56.7 million views in the first 24 hours and reaching 100 million views in less than three days. It also set a record with 979,000 peak concurrents.
Following the EP's release, Blackpink performed at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 12 and 19, 2019, becoming the first female K-pop group to do so.
Blackpink made history by becoming the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella. They were also one of the main acts on the opening day of the festival.
The BLACKPINK 2019 World Tour (In Your Area) ended on July 14 in Fukuoka, Japan at the Fukuoka Dome.
On August 15, 2019, BLACKPINK's song "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making them the first female K-pop group to achieve this certification.
The 2019 Blackpink's Summer Diary [in Hawaii] was released on September 9, 2019. It was produced by YG Entertainment and was available in DVD format.
On October 16, 2019, a Japanese version of 'Kill This Love' was released to the Japanese market, achieving success and leading to promotional activities in Japan.
Blackpink's 2020 Welcoming Collection was released on March 4, 2020. It was produced by YG Entertainment and was available in DVD format.
It was confirmed on April 22 that Blackpink would be featured in Lady Gaga's sixth studio album Chromatica, on the track titled 'Sour Candy.'
Lady Gaga revealed on her Twitter account that 'Sour Candy' featuring Blackpink would be released on May 29, the same day as the Chromatica album release. Following its release, the song became their highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, UK Official Singles Chart, and ARIA Chart.
Blackpink released 'How You Like That' as a pre-release single from their debut studio album 'The Album'. The song achieved top positions on both the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard Hot 100, making it a significant milestone for the group.
On June 29, 2020, BLACKPINK's 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' music video had the biggest premiere on YouTube, showcasing the group's continued popularity and influence in the music industry.
Blackpink achieved 3 Guinness World Records, marking a significant milestone in their career.
BLACKPINK's first reality series, '24/365', commenced airing on July 4 and concluded on October 24. The series provided an intimate look into the group's activities and was eagerly awaited by their fanbase.
Blackpink's music video for 'How You Like That' achieved three Guinness World Records for most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours, most viewed music video on YouTube in 24 hours, and most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group, with over 86 million views on the first day of release. These records were previously held by BTS.
On July 11, 2020, BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard‘s Digital Song Sales chart, making it the highest charting single by a girl group on this particular list. This tied them with The Pussycat Dolls and The Chicks for the highest charting single by an all-female group on this list.
Selena Gomez confirmed the collaboration with Blackpink through a tweet on July 28, 2020.
On August 30, 2020, BLACKPINK became the first female K-Pop group to win a VMA.
Blackpink released their debut studio album 'The Album' alongside the title track 'Lovesick Girls'. The album broke the record for the best-selling album by a Korean female act of all time, making a significant impact on the music industry.
Netflix and BLACKPINK announced the premiere of 'BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky' on October 14. The documentary offered an all-access look into the group's journey since their debut, generating significant interest and excitement.
American lifestyle magazine Variety announced that BLACKPINK would be named 'Group of The Year' in their 2020 Hitmakers issue.
BLACKPINK announced their first online concert, entitled BLACKPINK: The Show, to be held on December 27, later postponed to January 31, 2021, exclusively on YouTube.
Blackpink performed at 'The Show' on January 31, 2021.
During February 24, BLACKPINK had 8 songs charting in the top 200 on the MelOn daily chart, marking the highest number for any female group. This accomplishment demonstrates their strong presence and popularity in the music industry.
On February 25, 2021, Blackpink were formally appointed official advocates for COP26 in Seoul, and 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.
On April 20, 2021, BLACKPINK had 14 songs on the MelOn Daily Top 1000 songs in Korea, setting a record for the most songs by any female group on the chart.
YG announced that BLACKPINK would have their comeback in the later half of 2021.
On June 2, 2021, YG Entertainment revealed that Blackpink's first full-length album The Album will have a Japanese version, available in 12 physical versions via Universal Music Japan. The album, titled 'The Album -JP Ver.-' was released on August 3.
BLACKPINK announced their participation in WEVERSE on August 2 as part of the '4+1 Project' to commemorate their fifth anniversary.
Blackpink released a Japanese version of The Album, including Japanese versions for four out of the eight tracks.
On August 4, a documentary film entitled Blackpink: The Movie was released into theaters in South Korea and worldwide, which included interviews with the group as well as live performances from The Show and the In Your Area World Tour.
To celebrate their 5th anniversary, a BLACKPINK island, 'In Your Area Island', will be released on Animal Crossing: New Horizons on August 6.
A special pop up exhibition reflecting the concept of the songs BLACKPINK has released so far will open on August 21 as the final part of the '4+1 PROJECT.'
BLACKPINK's 2021 Summer Diary is set to be released on August 25 as part of the '4+1 Project' to celebrate their fifth anniversary.
On September 10, 2021, BLACKPINK became the most subscribed artist on YouTube. This achievement signifies their massive global popularity and influence.
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.
BLACKPINK made history as the first and only girl group to have 6 music videos surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, solidifying their position as one of the most influential and successful groups in the music world.
BLACKPINK became the first artist to reach 75 million YouTube subscribers, surpassing Justin Bieber. They expressed gratitude to their fans and promised to continue spreading positivity through their music and videos.
On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink was in the final stages of recording for a new album, with plans to record a music video in mid-July and release a new song in August.
On July 12, YG Entertainment revealed that Blackpink would hold a virtual in-game concert called Blackpink: The Virtual in PUBG Mobile from July 22 to 30, including performances of the group's hit songs as well as a special track titled 'Ready for Love' to be previewed during the event for the first time.
On July 31, it was announced that Blackpink would release a pre-release single titled 'Pink Venom' on August 19, ahead of their second album in September, followed by an accompanying world tour beginning in October.
Born Pink announcement trailer was posted on the group's social media accounts announcing the release of a pre-release single in August, an album in September, and the start of a world tour in October.
On August 8, YG announced that a pre-release single titled 'Pink Venom' will be released on August 19, ahead of their second full-length album Born Pink on September 16.
A schedule announcement was posted revealing that the world tour, BLACKPINK World Tour 'Born Pink', will start on October 15 at Seoul, South Korea.
BLACKPINK became the first girl group in history to be named TIME Magazine’s Entertainer Of The Year.
BLACKPINK announced their performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first Korean female act to perform at the event.
Blackpink released the pre-release single 'Pink Venom' from their second studio album 'Born Pink'. The song became their first number-one single on the Billboard Global 200, marking a major achievement for the group.
YG Entertainment revealed that BLACKPINK was filming the music video for the title track of Born Pink in Gyeonggi province. They mentioned that the title track will surprise fans and raise the quality of Kpop music videos.
The lead single from Born Pink, 'Venom', debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart on August 27, marking the first song to achieve this feat.
On August 28, Blackpink performed 'Pink Venom' at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, making them the first female K-pop group in history to perform at the show, and won the award for Best Metaverse Performance for The Virtual.
BLACKPINK's 'Venom' made chart history by debuting at No. 1 on Australia's singles chart on August 29, making them the first K-pop group to achieve this milestone.
Blackpink released their second studio album 'Born Pink' alongside the title track 'Shut Down'. The album broke the record for the best-selling album by a Korean female act of all time, achieving significant success in the music industry.
On September 25, 2022, BLACKPINK's sophomore album Born Pink debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, making them the first K-Pop girl group to achieve this feat. This marked a significant milestone for the group and the K-Pop genre as a whole.
Following the album's release, Blackpink embarked on the Born Pink World Tour, which began in Seoul on October 15, 2022, followed by the tour's North American and European legs through December.
On January 10, it was announced that BLACKPINK will be one of the headliners at Coachella, which makes BLACKPINK the first K-pop artist to ever do so.
Lisa achieved three new records as a solo artist, including the most Instagram followers for a K-pop artist, first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Video Music Awards, and first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
On January 28, 2023, the group performed 'Pink Venom' and 'Shut Down' with musicians Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity event organized by the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron.
On March 28, it was reported that BLACKPINK was invited to perform alongside Lady Gaga at the White House for a commemoration of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to the United States. YG responded to the reports stating that they are still considering.
Blackpink became the first Asian act to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, receiving positive feedback for their confident and energizing performance, marking a historic moment for the representation of K-pop on a global stage.
On May 19, they released the MV teaser for 'The Girls' which serves as the OST for their game, BLACKPINK THE GAME, before its official release on August 23.
Blackpink became the first Korean band to headline a major UK festival with British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, further solidifying their global presence.
Blackpink announced and released a promotional single titled 'The Girls' as part of the soundtrack for their mobile game, Blackpink: The Game, achieving commercial success and topping the Circle Album Chart.
Blackpink wrapped up its 'Born Pink' world tour, described as the largest world tour by a K-pop girl group, with the last two days held in Seoul on September 16 and 17.
The Born Pink World Tour concluded with two finale concerts in Seoul, drawing 1.8 million attendees and becoming the most-attended concert tour by a Korean girl group.
On September 21, it was reported that Rosé was the only member to renew with YG Entertainment while the others were looking to sign with different agencies for their individual activities. In response, YG stated that contract renewal is currently underway.
On September 25, News1 reported that Jennie and Jisoo have each established their own individual agencies for their individual activities while still in talk with YG Entertainment regarding group activities. YG simply answered that nothing has been confirmed regarding BLACKPINK's contract renewals.
Billboard announced the Blackpink: A VR Encore, a 70-minute concert made for virtual reality, showcasing the group's innovative approach to entertainment.
YG Entertainment confirmed that all four members of Blackpink had renewed their contracts for group activities, promising a new album and world tour, securing the group's future endeavors.
However, on the 29th, YG confirmed that none of the members renewed their contracts for individual promotions.
Jisoo from BLACKPINK becomes the first musician to represent a London fashion house, with photos of the collaboration released.