On August 8, BLACKPINK celebrated their 9th debut anniversary, a milestone marked not just by longevity but by the group’s unshakable dominance in both the Korean and international music scenes.
Since their explosive debut in 2016 with “Whistle” and “Boombayah”, BLACKPINK has consistently delivered chart-topping hits such as “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”, “Kill This Love”, “How You Like That”, and “Shut Down”. With each comeback, they’ve redefined girl group power, blending fierce hip-hop with polished pop sensibilities—an approach that gave birth to the unmistakable BLACKPINK style.
Individually, the members have also flourished. Jennie set the tone early with her commanding stage presence and sleek rapping. Rosé mesmerized audiences with her soulful voice and emotional range. Lisa stunned global fans with her unrivaled dance and charisma, while Jisoo established herself as the visual anchor and blossomed into a respected actress.
Their global recognition hit a historic peak with the release of their second full album “BORN PINK” in 2022, which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200, making BLACKPINK the first K-pop girl group to top the chart. With over 10 songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100, and solo entries from Jennie and Rosé, their impact continues to widen.
The group also leads the YouTube game with over 98.3 million subscribers, the most of any artist globally, and multiple music videos surpassing the billion-view mark.
Following the conclusion of their world tour, the members explored solo careers. Jennie’s “You & Me” and “Like Jennie”, Lisa’s “Rockstar”, Rosé’s “APT.”, and Jisoo’s ventures into dramas like “Snowdrop” and the film “Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint” highlighted their diverse talents.
Now, a year later, BLACKPINK is back together. Their July “DEADLINE” world tour kick-off in Seoul gathered over 78,000 fans, and the release of their new song “Jump” reaffirmed their chart-topping power.
As BLACKPINK enters their 10th year, they continue to break records, evolve musically, and define what it means to be global icons in the K-pop era.
Sources: Daum