The K-Pop Group Sensation
BLACKPINK is a 4-member girl group under the Korean entertainment company YG Entertainment, who made their debut on August 8, 2016. The members consist of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, and their fans are known as "Blinks." Since their debut, BLACKPINK has released several single albums and title tracks that have garnered massive popularity both domestically and internationally. In particular, songs like "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du," "Kill This Love," "How You Like That," and "Lovesick Girls" have each surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube and have become representative K-pop songs.
Making History in K-pop and Beyond
BLACKPINK has also made history as the first K-pop girl group to achieve high rankings in various categories on the US Billboard charts. They have successfully held concerts and tours worldwide, and in 2020, they released their first full-length album, "THE ALBUM," and in 2021, they showcased their first online concert, "THE SHOW," and their first documentary film, "BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY."
With their unique and powerful music and performances, BLACKPINK has gained love and support from fans all over the world, solidifying their position as a representative K-pop girl group. They have also made significant impacts in the fashion and beauty industries and are active as models for various advertisements.
BLACKPINK values communication with their fans and interacts with them through various social media platforms. Their fandom name, "Blink," is a combination of black and pink, representing BLACKPINK's unique charm. Fans of BLACKPINK are spread all over the world and consist of people who love their music and performances.
As a representative K-pop girl group, BLACKPINK has gained love from many people. Their powerful music and performances have captured the hearts of fans worldwide, and their presence in the music industry continues to strengthen. BLACKPINK is set to achieve even more success in the future, showcasing their brilliance as a leading K-pop girl group.
Meet the Members of BLACKPINK: Their Personalities, Talents, and Pre-Debut Activities
Jisoo, whose real name is Kim Ji-soo, was born on January 3, 1995. She is in charge of sub-vocals and visuals in BLACKPINK. Even before her debut, she was active, appearing in Epik High's "Spoiler + Happen Ending" music video and an LG phone commercial. She is skilled in singing and dancing, and is fluent in Korean and Japanese.
Jennie, whose real name is Kim Jennie, was born on January 16, 1996. She is the main rapper and sub-vocal in BLACKPINK. She is fluent in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, and studied abroad in New Zealand. Before her debut, she was active, appearing in G-Dragon's "That XX" music video and featuring in "Finally" and Lee Hi's "Special". In 2018, she gained recognition as a solo artist with her solo song "SOLO".
Rosé, whose real name is Park Chae-young, was born on February 11, 1997. She is the main vocalist and lead dancer in BLACKPINK. She was born in Australia and grew up in Australia and New Zealand. She is fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese. Before her debut, she was active, featuring in G-Dragon's "Finally". Her unique voice and guitar skills are well-known.
Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manoban, was born on March 27, 1997. She is the main dancer, sub-rapper, and sub-vocal in BLACKPINK. She is the first foreign member of a YG idol group, and is from Thailand. She is fluent in Thai, Korean, English, and Japanese. Before her debut, she was active, dancing in a dance crew in Thailand and modeling for YG's clothing brand. She is known for her outstanding dancing skills and rapping.
BLACKPINK is composed of members with unique personalities and charms, and they are constantly exploring various musical styles. As a representative K-pop girl group, we can look forward to their future activities and growth.