Blackpink: Pop's No Girl Group

Blackpink: K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group

by Harlow Robinson

4.7 out of 5

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Since their debut in 2016, Blackpink has taken the world by storm. The four-member girl group from South Korea has amassed a staggering number of records and achievements, becoming one of the most successful K-pop groups of all time. But what sets Blackpink apart from other girl groups? It's their unique blend of pop, hip-hop, and R&B, their fierce and confident stage presence, and their undeniable star power. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the rise and reign of Blackpink, and explore what makes them the most groundbreaking girl group in pop music today.

The Early Years: 2016-2017

Blackpink was formed by YG Entertainment, one of the "Big Three" entertainment companies in South Korea. The group's members are Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. The group's debut single, "Boombayah," was released in August 2016 and quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and winning several awards. Blackpink followed up with their second single, "Whistle," which also reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart.

In 2017, Blackpink released their first extended play (EP),titled "Square One." The EP was a commercial success, selling over 400,000 copies worldwide. The EP's title track, "Playing with Fire," reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several awards. Blackpink also released their second EP, titled "Square Two," in 2017. The EP was also a commercial success, selling over 300,000 copies worldwide. The EP's title track, "As If It's Your Last," reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several awards.

The Breakthrough: 2018-2019

In 2018, Blackpink released their first studio album, titled "Blackpink in Your Area." The album was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The album's title track, "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du," reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several awards. Blackpink also released their second studio album, titled "Kill This Love," in 2019. The album was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. The album's title track, "Kill This Love," reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several awards.

In 2019, Blackpink embarked on their first world tour, titled "In Your Area." The tour was a huge success, with over 1 million tickets sold. The tour included stops in Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania.

The Global Phenomenon: 2020-Present

In 2020, Blackpink released their first Japanese-language single, titled "How You Like That." The single was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in Japan. The single's music video also became the most-viewed music video by a K-pop group on YouTube, with over 1 billion views.

In 2021, Blackpink released their third studio album, titled "The Album." The album was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The album's title track, "Lovesick Girls," reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won several awards.

In 2022, Blackpink embarked on their second world tour, titled "Born Pink." The tour is a huge success, with over 1.5 million tickets sold. The tour includes stops

Blackpink: K-Pop's No.1 Girl Group

by Harlow Robinson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8886 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	193 pages

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