🎤 BLACKPINK: Story
- BLACKPINK is a four-member South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment.
- They debuted in August 2016 with Square One, which included “Boombayah” and “Whistle.”
- Their concept mixes strong visuals, confident attitude (“girl crush”) with catchy music spanning EDM, pop, hip-hop, trap, etc.
- Over time, they’ve become one of the biggest global K-pop acts, breaking records in streaming, concert ticket sales, and fashion influence.
👯 Members
- Jisoo — Vocals, visual, born in 1995. Known for her acting work, elegant stage presence, and warm personality.
- Jennie — Rapper / vocalist, born in 1996. Often seen as having a dual style: very fierce on stage, stylish off stage. She also has a solo career.
- Rosé — Main vocals, born in 1997 (New Zealand / Australia). Known for her distinct voice, emotional delivery, and strong sense of style.
- Lisa — Rapper / dancer / lead in performance, born in 1997 (Thailand). Famous for her dance skill, stage charisma, and broad international appeal.
🎉 Fun Facts
- The name “BLACKPINK” was chosen to show contrast—pink (femininity) plus black (strength/edge).
- Their fandom name is Blinks — many fans also affectionately call the members “the Pinks.”
- They tend to sample or draw from diverse musical styles; for example, “Shutdown” uses a sample linked to classical violin, etc.
- They made history with their album The Album being one of the first by a South Korean female act to reach high rankings in the U.S. and UK charts.
- Members have taken solo paths while remaining in group activities, which lets them explore different musical styles individually.
📰 Recent News
- They released a new group song “Jump” in July 2025 during their Deadline World Tour. Shop a Jump T-Shirt Here.
- Their Deadline World Tour spans many cities in Asia, North America, and Europe, running from mid-2025 into early 2026.
- The tour has had additional dates added, especially in Asia, including extra shows in places like Singapore and Hong Kong.
- Jennie was named Seoul’s honorary ambassador in 2025, to help promote the city’s culture, tourism, fashion.
- Lisa won Best K-pop at the 2025 VMAs as a solo artist, making some history in how solo K-pop work is recognized.
- Jisoo has been working on her solo EP Amortage, which includes the lead single “Earthquake.”
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