The journey to peak fame of the 4 Blackpink girls has left fans all over the world in awe.First day of launch
Blackpink’s formation stemmed from YG Entertainment’s global recruitment drive for teenage and teenage rookies, which aimed to create a new girl group following the success of their first major group, 2NE1. Preparations for Blackpink’s debut began in 2011 when YG Entertainment announced plans for a new girl group to debut in the first half of 2012, initially planning to have at least 9 members. However, it was not until May 18, 2016 that YG Entertainment confirmed the debut of the girl group in July of the same year. The company said the members were selected after years of competition and intense training.
Jennie was revealed as the first member of the group on June 1, 2016. She has been a trainee at YG Entertainment since 2010 and was first introduced to the public in 2012 through a photo titled “Who is that girl?” on the company’s website. Jennie’s debut journey continued with many different collaborations, including starring in G-Dragon’s MV That XX in 2012 and contributing vocals to the song Black in 2013.
Lisa was introduced as the second member of the new girl group on June 8, 2016. She made history as the only individual out of 4,000 applicants to pass YG Entertainment’s 2010 audition in her native Thailand, becoming the label’s first foreign trainee in 2011. The first introduction to the public took place in May 2012 through a video titled “Who is that girl?” posted on YG Entertainment’s YouTube channel. In addition, she also appeared in Taeyang’s music video Ringa Linga in 2013.
Jisoo was announced as the third member of the new group on June 15, 2016. She joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011 and gained recognition for appearing in many commercials and music videos in the years before her debut, including commercials for Epik High. Jisoo also appeared as a guest in the 2015 drama The Produces.
Rosé was revealed as the last member on June 22, 2016. She stood out when she ranked first among 700 candidates in the 2012 YG Entertainment audition held in Australia. After this achievement, she signed a trainee contract with the agency and moved to Seoul to begin training.
On June 29, 2016, YG Entertainment officially confirmed that the new girl group will consist of 4 members instead of 9 members as originally planned and revealed the official name to be Blackpink. According to a representative of the label, the group’s name signifies that “beauty isn’t everything” and represents the idea that they are a group that not only has beauty but also great talent.
What makes Blackpink different?
During their debut period, many girl groups in Korea were famous for producing girly and cute songs that were popular domestically but did not necessarily resonate with audiences outside of Korea, especially especially in the West. However, when Blackpink debuted with a completely new concept, it attracted attention not only in Korea but also internationally. With an effective marketing strategy and powerful music, Blackpink quickly became a phenomenon.
In August 2016, Blackpink debuted with the release of their first single, Square One, including the songs Boombayah and Whistle. Both songs quickly rose to the top of the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, with Boombayah reaching number one and Whistle at number two. This achievement helps Blackpink become the artist to achieve this achievement the fastest.
In June 2018, Blackpink released their first Korean EP, Square Up. This EP marked a milestone for the group as it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming the first album and highest charting album by a Korean girl group at the time. release. Additionally, the EP’s lead single, DDU-DU DDU-DU, debuted at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the United States. Ky, surpassing the previous record set by Wonder Girls’ Everybody in 2009.
Following the success of Square Up, Blackpink embarked on their first sold-out Japanese tour, Blackpink Arena Tour 2018, which took place in Osaka from July 24 to 25 to promote their Japanese EP. On September 12, it was announced that Blackpink will hold their first concert in Seoul titled Blackpink 2018 Tour. This concert was the first show of the In Your Area World Tour, which ran throughout 2019 and early 2020. At the end of the tour, it became the highest-grossing tour by a musical group Korean female.
Global domination
Blackpink revealed their first Korean studio album, The Album, on October 2, 2020, with Lovesick Girls as the key third single. The album achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group, selling a staggering 590,000 copies within just one day of its release.
On April 15 and 22, 2023, Blackpink made history by becoming the first Asian artist to host the prestigious Coachella Music Festival. Then, on July 2, the group achieved another milestone when they became the first Korean group to hold a major UK festival at British Summer Time Hyde Park in London.
Since their debut, Blackpink has become famous in the K-pop industry, recognized as one of the leading artists. Referred to as “the world’s most popular girl group” by various organizations, they have garnered a significant following on social media and streaming platforms. Furthermore, Blackpink’s influence extends beyond music, especially in the fashion industry, where each member is appointed as a global ambassador for different luxury brands.
In 2024, Blackpink decided not to renew the contract with YG Entertainment for individual activities but for group activities. Each member embarked on their solo journey, with Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa establishing their own labels. Jennie launched her highly anticipated solo label, ODDATELIER, while Lisa announced the launch of her artist management company, Lloud. While Jisoo announced her new brand, Blissoo.
Although there has been no official confirmation about Rosé, according to Korean media, she is preparing to follow the path of Jennie Jisoo and Lisa by opening a solo management company and confirmed that she is preparing for her return. solo again.
In recent years, Blackpink has continuously ranked first on Forbes Korea’s Power Celebrity list and was praised by former Korean President Moon Jae-in for its role in spreading K-pop and Korean culture globally. . The group serves as an inspiration to countless women worldwide and boasts one of the biggest fandoms ever.
