BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, debuting in 2016 with members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Known for hits like “WHISTLE” and “BOOMBAYAH,” they quickly gained international fame. They are the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella and have multiple billion-view videos on YouTube. Each member has solo achievements and major endorsements. BLACKPINK’s dedicated fanbase, BLINKs, makes them one of the world’s most popular and influential girl groups.
22 interesting things you didn’t know about BLACKPINK
1.Formation and Debut: BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016, under YG Entertainment, with their single album “Square One.”
2.Name Meaning: The name BLACKPINK represents the group’s desire to convey that they are more than just pretty faces (“pink”), combining beauty and strength (“black”).
3.Record-Breaking YouTube Views: BLACKPINK’s music video for “DDU-DU DDU-DU” became the fastest K-pop group video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube.
4.Global Reach: BLACKPINK is the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella, a major U.S. music festival.
5.Jennie’s Solo Career: Jennie was the first member to debut solo with her song “SOLO,” which was a massive hit.
6.Jisoo’s Acting Debut: Jisoo made her acting debut in the Korean drama “Snowdrop.”
7.Rosé’s Unique Birthplace: Rosé was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Melbourne, Australia.
8.Lisa’s Thai Heritage: Lisa is the first non-Korean member of BLACKPINK and hails from Thailand.
9.Training Period: The members of BLACKPINK trained for 4-6 years before debuting, with Lisa training for the longest at around 5 years.
10.Multilingual Skills: All members of BLACKPINK are multilingual, speaking Korean, English, Japanese, and more.
11.Fashion Icons: BLACKPINK members are ambassadors for luxury fashion brands: Jennie for Chanel, Jisoo for Dior, Rosé for Yves Saint Laurent, and Lisa for Celine.
12.Netflix Documentary: BLACKPINK is the first K-pop girl group to have a Netflix documentary, titled “BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky,” released in 2020.
13.Global Ambassadors: They are global ambassadors for Samsung, Pepsi, and PUBG Mobile, showcasing their influence beyond music.
14.Philanthropy: BLACKPINK members are involved in various philanthropic activities, including donations to animal shelters and environmental campaigns.
15.Lisa’s Dance Skills: Lisa is renowned for her exceptional dance skills and has a popular YouTube dance series called “Lili’s Film.”
16.Jisoo’s Guitar Skills: Jisoo is known for her musical talent beyond singing; she can also play the guitar.
17.Rosé’s First Solo Album: Rosé’s first solo album “R” was released in March 2021, with the lead single “On The Ground” achieving global success.
18.Historic Billboard Achievement: BLACKPINK’s album “THE ALBUM” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting album by a female K-pop group.
19.Lisa’s Solo Success: Lisa’s solo debut “LALISA” set a Guinness World Record for the most-viewed YouTube music video by a solo artist in 24 hours.
20.Endorsement Power: BLACKPINK is known for their powerful endorsement deals, representing brands such as Adidas, H&M, and Moonshot.
21.Cultural Influence: BLACKPINK’s influence extends to global cultural impact, with their music and style inspiring fans worldwide.
22.BLACKPINK’s Fandom: The group’s fandom, known as BLINKs, is one of the most dedicated and active fanbases in the world, contributing to their global success.