BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK

History & Timeline

2016
debut 2016-08-08

Debut with 'SQUARE ONE'

BLACKPINK officially debuted with their single album 'SQUARE ONE', featuring 'WHISTLE' and 'BOOMBAYAH', quickly gaining attention.

album 2016-11-01

Release of 'SQUARE TWO'

BLACKPINK released their second single album 'SQUARE TWO', featuring hit tracks like 'PLAYING WITH FIRE' and 'STAY'.

2017
album 2017-06-22

Release of 'As If It's Your Last'

The digital single 'As If It's Your Last' was released, achieving commercial success and further solidifying their global appeal.

2018
album 2018-06-15

Release of 'SQUARE UP' EP

BLACKPINK released their first mini-album 'SQUARE UP', featuring the global hit 'DDU-DU DDU-DU'.

milestone 2018-06-23

'DDU-DU DDU-DU' MV Breaks Records

The music video for 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' became the fastest K-pop group music video to reach 100 million views on YouTube at the time.

2019
album 2019-04-05

Release of 'KILL THIS LOVE' EP

BLACKPINK released their second mini-album 'KILL THIS LOVE', featuring the powerful title track of the same name.

stage 2019-04-12

First K-pop Girl Group at Coachella

BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

2020
album 2020-06-26

Release of 'How You Like That' Pre-release Single

The pre-release single 'How You Like That' broke several YouTube records and achieved global success.

album 2020-10-02

Release of First Full Album 'THE ALBUM'

BLACKPINK released their highly anticipated first full-length album 'THE ALBUM', featuring 'Lovesick Girls' and collaborations.

milestone 2020-10-16

'THE ALBUM' Billboard 200 Success

'THE ALBUM' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, making BLACKPINK the highest-charting female K-pop group.

2021
solo 2021-03-12

Rosé's Solo Debut with 'R'

Rosé made her solo debut with the single album 'R', featuring the title track 'On The Ground', achieving significant chart success.

solo 2021-09-10

Lisa's Solo Debut with 'LALISA'

Lisa released her solo debut single album 'LALISA', which achieved global acclaim and broke numerous records.

2022
album 2022-09-16

Release of Second Full Album 'BORN PINK'

BLACKPINK released their highly anticipated second full-length album 'BORN PINK', featuring the title track 'Shut Down'.

milestone 2022-09-26

'BORN PINK' Tops Billboard 200

'BORN PINK' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making BLACKPINK the first K-pop girl group to achieve this milestone.

stage 2022-10-15

Start of 'BORN PINK' World Tour

BLACKPINK embarked on their second headlining world tour 'BORN PINK', visiting major cities across the globe.

2023
solo 2023-03-31

Jisoo's Solo Debut with 'ME'

Jisoo made her solo debut with the single album 'ME', featuring the hit title track 'FLOWER', topping charts worldwide.

stage 2023-04-15

Headlining Coachella for the First Time

BLACKPINK became the first K-pop act to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a historic moment.

stage 2023-07-02

Headlining BST Hyde Park in London

BLACKPINK headlined BST Hyde Park, becoming the first K-pop group to top the bill at a major UK festival.

milestone 2023-12-06

All Members Renew Contracts with YG for Group Activities

YG Entertainment announced that all four members of BLACKPINK renewed their contracts for group activities, ensuring their continuation as a group.

milestone 2023-12-19

Lisa Launches LLOUD

Lisa announced the launch of her independent label LLOUD for solo activities, while continuing BLACKPINK group activities under YG Entertainment.

milestone 2023-12-24

Jennie Launches OA (ODDATELIER)

Jennie announced the launch of her independent label OA (ODDATELIER) for solo activities, while continuing BLACKPINK group activities under YG Entertainment.

milestone 2023-12-28

Rosé Signs with THE BLACK LABEL

Rosé signed an exclusive contract with THE BLACK LABEL for her solo activities, while continuing BLACKPINK group activities under YG Entertainment.

milestone 2023-12-29

Jisoo Launches BLISSOO

Jisoo announced the launch of her independent label BLISSOO for solo activities, while continuing BLACKPINK group activities under YG Entertainment.

2025
album 2025-08-08

Group Comeback with New Album

BLACKPINK made their highly anticipated group comeback with a new album, reuniting all four members for the first time since the 'BORN PINK' era.

stage 2025-09-01

World Tour Announcement

BLACKPINK announced a new world tour following their group comeback, set to visit major cities across Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond.