On the morning of July 23 global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK officially kicked off their highly anticipated DEADLINE world tour with a spectacular concert in Toronto, Canada. While fans were already thrilled to see the group back on stage together, BLACKPINK took it to the next level with a surprise no one expected: a full group performance of Rosé’s hit solo song APT., originally a collaboration with Bruno Mars.
This marks the first time all four BLACKPINK members — Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, Rosé — have performed a member’s solo track together, making it a historic moment in the group’s career. Fans, also known as BLINKs, were overwhelmed with emotion as the group united to deliver an electrifying encore performance of the global hit that has amassed over 1 billion views since its release.
Previously, Rosé had stunned fans with solo surprises during her individual stages — from inviting children on stage to making headlines by bringing out Bruno Mars, who hadn’t guested at another artist’s concert in over eight years. However, the group rendition of APT. during the encore truly created a viral global moment, satisfying fans who had been hoping to see the members support each other’s solo ventures in a more visible way.
This performance was not only a celebration of Rosé’s solo success but also a powerful display of BLACKPINK’s unity and bond, despite the group members pursuing individual projects and music releases.
Adding even more excitement, Jennie teased that at the next night’s encore show, BLACKPINK may perform Fxck Up The World — Lisa’s solo track. If true, this would mark the second time BLACKPINK delivers a full-group version of a solo song, signaling a fresh and deeply appreciated direction for the group’s concert content.
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