“Blackpink (Korean: 블랙핑크; RR: Beullaekpingkeu, stylized as BLɅϽKPIИK) represents a remarkable South Korean girl group, meticulously curated by YG Entertainment. The ensemble comprises four exceptionally talented members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Notably, Blackpink holds the esteemed title of the ‘biggest girl group in the world.’ Their global appeal transcends borders, making them the epitome of international success and influencers at the forefront of the Korean Wave.
The sensational journey of Blackpink commenced in August 2016, marked by the release of their single album, ‘Square One.’ This milestone brought them unparalleled success, with ‘Whistle’ and ‘Boombayah’ topping South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, respectively. November of the same year saw the unveiling of ‘Square Two,’ featuring the chart-topping track ‘Playing with Fire,’ a historic moment as it became the first song by a Korean girl group to enter the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.
With each release, Blackpink’s global footprint expanded further. ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’ (2018) made history as the first song by a Korean female group to conquer the UK Singles Chart and earn recognition from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its accompanying music video, an artistic masterpiece, became the first by any Korean group to surpass the monumental milestones of one billion and two billion views, solidifying Blackpink’s prominence on YouTube.
Notably, Blackpink’s 2018 track ‘Kiss and Make Up’ became the first from a Korean group to receive accolades from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and a prestigious platinum certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Their subsequent music videos for ‘Kill This Love’ (2019) and ‘How You Like That’ (2020) left an indelible mark in the record books, setting unprecedented records for the most-viewed music videos within the initial 24 hours of release and achieving the remarkable feat of breaking five Guinness World Records.”