BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK, (Korean: ; commonly stylized as BLΛƆKPIИK), is a K-pop girl group originating from Seoul, South Korea. It is formed by Korean entertainment company, YG Entertainment, and the group officially debuted on August 8th, 2016. The K-pop act consists of members , Jennie, , and . The fans are known as "Blinks", a combination of the group name (BL)ACK P(INK).
== History ==
=== Pre-debut ===
Blackpink formed after YG Entertainment held worldwide tryouts for preteen or teenage recruits to form a new girl group after launching its first major one, 2NE1. BLACKPINK's debut was announced in November 2011 by YG Entertainment, with a group of at least seven members.https://web.archive.org/web/20201021085231/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_frame.htm?No=16752¤t_page=165 
Despite rumors of a delayed debut,https://web.archive.org/web/20210601183050/https://www.popdust.com/nazi-chic-2629432175.html the group was confirmed in July 2016 after years of competition. Jang Hanna and Moon Sua, who were initially considered as potential members, were not included in the lineup.https://web.archive.org/web/20201108181308/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20160520093438960 The delay was due to the intense competition for the members.https://web.archive.org/web/20201108181308/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20160520093438960
On June 1, 2016, Jennie was the first member of the group to be revealed.https://web.archive.org/web/20201109052843/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110426941 In 2010, she joined YG Entertainment as a trainee after returning from New Zealand.https://web.archive.org/web/20201109024948/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001163639 She was first introduced to the public in 2012 through a photo on the company's website.https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025016/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=014&aid=0002628723
On June 8, 2016, Lisa was revealed as the second member of the new girl group.https://web.archive.org/web/20201030203033/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110432048 In May 2012, she was introduced through a YouTube video titled "Who's that girl?" on YG Entertainment's platform.https://web.archive.org/web/20201030203033/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110432048
On June 15, 2016, Jisoo was revealed as the third member of the new group. In July 2011, she joined YG Entertainment as a trainee and made appearances in advertisements and music videos before her debut.
On June 22, 2016, Rosé was revealed as the final member.
=== Formation ===
YG Entertainment announced on June 29 that the new girl group, Blackpink, will have four members instead of the originally planned nine, and will be officially named.https://web.archive.org/web/20201109053927/http://entertain.naver.com/music/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002536916 
BLACKPINK released their first dance practice video on July 6, gaining public attention.https://web.archive.org/web/20201109061236/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000485781 On July 29, YG Entertainment confirmed that Blackpink's debut would be on August 8, 2016.https://web.archive.org/web/20201031152831/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3021939
=== Debut ===
BLACKPINK, the first girl group to debut under YG Entertainment in seven years,https://web.archive.org/web/20201006060631/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201608091630134122942_2 released their debut single album, Square One, on August 8, 2016. The group charted at number one and two on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, making them the fastest act to achieve such a feat.https://web.archive.org/web/20160818171919/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7476115/blackpink-debut-boombaya-whistle-world-digital-songs-chart
==Members==
*Jisoo (Korean: )
Real Name: Kim Ji-soo (Korean: ; born: )
*Jennie (Korean: )
Real Name: Kim Je-ni (Korean: ; born: )
*Rosé (Korean: )
Real Name: Roseanne Park (born: )
*Lisa (Korean: )
Real Name: Lalisa Manoban (Thai: ; born: )
==Discography==
===Studio Albums===
* The Album (2020)
Release Date: October 2, 2020 / August 3, 2021 (Japan)
* Born Pink (2022)
Release Date: September 16, 2022
===Compilation albums===
* Blackpink in Your Area (2018)
Release Date: December 5, 2018
===Extended Plays===
* Blackpink (2017)
Release Date: August 30, 2017 (Japan)
Repackage Date: March 28, 2018 (Japan)
* Square Up (2018)
Release Date: June 15, 2018
* Kill This Love (2019)
Release Date: April 5, 2019 / October 16, 2019 (Japan)
===Single Albums===
* Square One (2016)
Release Date: August 8, 2016
* Square Two (2016)
Release Date: November 1, 2016
* How You Like That (2020)
Release Date: July 17, 2020
* The Girls (2023)
Release Date: August 25, 2023
===Live Albums===
* Blackpink Arena Tour 2018 "Special Final In Kyocera Dome Osaka" (2019)
Release Date: March 22, 2019
* Blackpink 2018 Tour 'In Your Area' Seoul (2019)
Release Date: August 30, 2019
* Blackpink 2019–2020 World Tour in Your Area – Tokyo Dome (2020)
Released: May 14, 2020
* Blackpink 2021 'The Show' Live (2021)
Release Date: June 1, 2021
==Filmography==
* Blackpink House (2018)https://web.archive.org/web/20200916234057/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0000807979
* YG Future Strategy Office (2018)https://web.archive.org/web/20181005195022/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111003175
* Blackpink X Star Road (2018)
* Blackpink Diaries (2019)
* 24/365 with Blackpink (2020)https://web.archive.org/web/20200929035624/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202006131006105562067_1
* Blackpink: Light Up the Sky (2020)https://web.archive.org/web/20210616150715/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/06/732_310597.html?gonw
* Blackpink: The Movie (2021)https://web.archive.org/web/20210616150715/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/06/732_310597.html?gonw
* Born Pink Memories (2022)https://web.archive.org/web/20221201234605/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/blackpink-born-pink-memories-teaser-1235179577/
==Trivia==
*BLACKPINK has broken the record of the most-viewed YouTube video in the first 24 hours three times, with singles "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du", "Kill This Love", and "How You Like That", respectively.
*BLACKPINK's 2020 pre-release single, "How You Like That" broke 5 Guinness World Records, including being the most viewed YouTube Video in 24 hours.
**Later, it was surpassed by BTS' "Dynamite" music video which it crossed 101.1 million views.
*The group became the most subscribed South Korean channel, surpassing HYBE LABELS on May 31, 2019.
*Almost all MVs from the channel passed the 500 million views benchmark, excluding the 2016 hit "Stay". All MVs have passed the 100 mil benchmark.
*Despite the group being based in South Korea, some of them are originally from different countries. is from Thailand, while is from New Zealand.
*Lisa was originally named "", but she changed her legal name to Lalisa Manoban after her fortune teller advised her to.
==50 Million Play Button==
BLACKPINK uploaded a video titled "BLACKPINK - THE INVITATION" where they teased their custom 50 million play button. But in reality, it's just an invitation from YouTube. It's currently unconfirmed if it's a real 50 million play button or not.
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==Channel milestones==
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==Gallery==
download (100).jpg|Dua Lipa with BLACKPINK Kiss and Make Up the 5th and Final promotional single from her Debut Recording. 
==References==
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