BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa.

Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK have become one of the most successful K-pop groups in the world, gaining a large international following through their music, performances, fashion activities and global tours.

Overview

BLACKPINK made their official debut on August 8, 2016, with the single album Square One.

The album featured two songs, “Whistle” and “Boombayah.” Both songs quickly attracted attention in South Korea and helped establish BLACKPINK as one of the most promising new girl groups of their generation.

The group became known for combining pop, hip-hop and electronic sounds with powerful performances and a distinctive visual style.

Members

BLACKPINK has four members:

• Jisoo
• Jennie
• Rosé
• Lisa

All four members have also developed individual careers in music, acting, fashion and entertainment.

Early Career

After their debut, BLACKPINK released a series of successful songs and albums as part of the Square series.

Their second single album, Square Two, was released in November 2016, followed by the digital single “As If It’s Your Last” in 2017.

In 2018, the group released their first mini album, Square Up, featuring the hit song “DDU-DU DDU-DU.” The song became one of BLACKPINK’s signature tracks and played an important role in expanding their popularity outside South Korea.

Rise to Global Fame

BLACKPINK’s international popularity grew rapidly from the late 2010s.

Songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “Kill This Love” and “How You Like That” attracted a large global audience.

In 2019, BLACKPINK became the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They later returned to Coachella as headliners in 2023.

Their international activities helped establish BLACKPINK as one of the leading groups of the global K-pop movement.

The Album

BLACKPINK released their first full-length studio album, The Album, on October 2, 2020.

The album included “How You Like That,” “Lovesick Girls” and “Ice Cream,” a collaboration with Selena Gomez.

It also featured a collaboration with Cardi B on the song “Bet You Wanna.”

The Album marked an important stage in BLACKPINK’s expansion into the international music market.

Born Pink

BLACKPINK released their second full-length album, Born Pink, in September 2022.

The album included the pre-release single “Pink Venom” and the title track “Shut Down.”

The group supported the album with the Born Pink World Tour, which became one of the largest world tours by a K-pop girl group.

Individual Activities

Each BLACKPINK member has also developed an individual career.

Jisoo has worked in music, acting and fashion.

Jennie has pursued solo music, fashion and entertainment projects.

Rosé has developed a successful solo music career while working with major international brands.

Lisa has pursued solo music, acting, fashion and global brand campaigns.

The members’ individual activities have helped BLACKPINK maintain a strong presence even when the group is not actively promoting new music.

YG Entertainment and Individual Careers

In 2023, BLACKPINK renewed their contract with YG Entertainment for group activities.

The four members did not renew individual contracts with YG Entertainment. Instead, they established or joined separate companies and partnerships for their individual careers.

This arrangement allows BLACKPINK to continue group activities while giving each member greater freedom over their individual work.

2026 Activities

BLACKPINK returned as a group with their third mini album, Deadline, released on February 27, 2026.

The release followed a period of individual activities by the four members and marked another major group project for BLACKPINK.

The group continues to carry out group activities while the members pursue their individual careers.

Music

Major Releases

• Square One — 2016
• Square Two — 2016
• Square Up — 2018
• Kill This Love — 2019
• The Album — 2020
• Born Pink — 2022
• Deadline — 2026

Notable Songs

• “Whistle”
• “Boombayah”
• “Playing with Fire”
• “As If It’s Your Last”
• “DDU-DU DDU-DU”
• “Kill This Love”
• “How You Like That”
• “Lovesick Girls”
• “Pink Venom”
• “Shut Down”
• “Jump”

Fashion and Brand Influence

BLACKPINK have become closely associated with the global fashion industry.

Each member has worked with major luxury, fashion and beauty brands, while the group itself has also participated in major international campaigns and events.

Their influence extends beyond music, making BLACKPINK one of the most recognizable K-pop groups in global popular culture.

Global Influence

BLACKPINK played an important role in the international expansion of K-pop during the late 2010s and 2020s.

Their music, concerts, social media presence and collaborations with Western artists helped introduce K-pop to a wider international audience.

The group has also become an important example of how K-pop artists can build careers across music, fashion, advertising and other areas of entertainment.

Awards and Recognition

BLACKPINK have received major awards and recognition in South Korea and internationally.

Their achievements include awards from the Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, Circle Chart Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards.

In 2025, BLACKPINK also received RIAA Gold certification, while the group continued to receive major international recognition.

Members

• Jisoo — Person Entity
• Jennie — Person Entity
• Rosé — Person Entity
• Lisa — Person Entity

Latest News

BLACKPINK continues to operate as a group while its four members pursue individual careers in music, acting, fashion and entertainment.

New BLACKPINK releases, concerts, collaborations and group activities can be added to this page as they happen.

Related Entities

• YG Entertainment
• Jisoo
• Jennie
• Rosé
• Lisa