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BLACKPINK is a K-pop girl group formed by YG Entertainment, which officially debuted in August 2016. The group consists of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa. Since their debut, BLACKPINK has quickly become one of the most popular and influential K-pop groups in the world, known for their catchy songs, stunning choreography, iconic visuals, and a strong social media presence.

BLACKPINK made their debut with the single album "Square One," which included the hits "Boombayah" and "Whistle." Both songs were immediate hits, with "Whistle" reaching number one on South Korea's digital charts and "Boombayah" becoming a global hit. BLACKPINK's explosive debut marked the beginning of a meteoric rise in the K-pop industry.

In 2017, the group released "As If It's Your Last," a catchy pop-dance song that quickly became one of the group's biggest hits to date. The song's music video broke records on YouTube, becoming the fastest K-pop video to reach 100 million views at the time. BLACKPINK's popularity continued to grow, and they began to gain a loyal global fan base, known as BLINKs.

In 2018, BLACKPINK released the mini-album "Square Up," which included the mega hit "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du." The song became a global hit and the music video reached the top of the charts on YouTube, becoming the most viewed K-pop video in 24 hours at that time. "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" solidified BLACKPINK's position as one of the most influential K-pop groups globally.

The success continued in 2019 with the release of the second mini-album "Kill This Love," which included the title track of the same name. "Kill This Love" was another massive hit, with a music video that again broke YouTube view records. The group began touring internationally, including performing at the prestigious Coachella festival in the United States, where they became the first K-pop girl group to perform at the event.In 2020, BLACKPINK released their long-awaited first full-length studio album, "The Album," which included the hits "How You Like That," "Ice Cream" (featuring Selena Gomez) and "Lovesick Girls." "The Album" was a global commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 in the United States, making BLACKPINK the highest-rated K-pop girl group on the chart. The album was praised for its sophisticated production and variety of musical styles.

In addition to group success, the members of BLACKPINK have also carried out prominent solo projects. Jennie was the first to release a solo single in 2018, titled "SOLO," which was an instant hit. In 2021, Rosé released her solo album "R," which included the hits "On The Ground" and "Gone," followed by Lisa, who released her solo album "LALISA," breaking several records with the single of the same name. Jisoo, meanwhile, explored her acting career, starring in Korean dramas.

BLACKPINK is widely recognized for its influence not only on music but also on fashion and global pop culture. The members are ambassadors for luxury brands and frequently appear in high-profile fashion magazines, highlighting their strong presence in the fashion scene.

With a career marked by non-stop successes, BLACKPINK continues to expand its influence and gain new fans around the world. The combination of talent, iconic visuals, and a strong social media presence ensures that BLACKPINK will continue to be one of the biggest forces in global pop music for many years to come.