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BLACKPINK’s Rose, Stray Kids, TWICE, and more gear up for year-end comebacks

From BLACKPINK’s Rose to Stray Kids, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN’s THE 8, December promises to deliver a vibrant lineup of music to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year. 

Idol brand rankings: Blackpink and BTS lead again in November

The Korean Business Research Institute has released the November brand reputation rankings for idol groups, with Blackpink and BTS emerging as top fan favourites. The rankings were based on data gathered between October 21 and November 21 and factored in consumer engagement, media presence, interaction, and community recognition.

Blackpink finally enters Spotify's Billions Club

Blackpink has achieved a historic milestone by joining Spotify's prestigious Billions Club, an exclusive group that includes renowned pop icons such as Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. The popular K-pop girl group reached this milestone after their hit single "How You Like That", released in 2020, amassed over one billion streams on Spotify this week. With this accomplishment, Blackpink becomes the first and only K-pop girl group to achieve such a feat to date.

Blackpink’s Jisoo becomes third member to announce solo agency

K-pop girl group Blackpink member Jisoo has revealed the establishment of her solo agency named Blissoo. As the 29-year-old singer takes this significant step in her career, she has also introduced the official website for her brand-new label. The announcement was shared on social media by Jisoo herself via Instagram on Wednesday, February 21.

Blackpink’s Lisa to possibly make hollywood debut

Speculation is rife about Blackpink’s Lisa possibly making her Hollywood debut in the renowned TV series franchise, “The Walking Dead”. Rumours about the K-pop sensation venturing into acting have surfaced following her recent departure from YG Entertainment to pursue a solo career.

Blackpink won't renew solo contracts with YG Entertainment

Today, YG Entertainment, the agency for Blackpink, officially announced that they won't extend the individual contracts of the members for solo ventures. According to Soompi, the agency conveyed its intention to enthusiastically support the members in their individual pursuits. Notably, all four Blackpink members have recently renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment specifically for group activities.

Blackpink claims the highest-grossing vocal group title in history

The South Korean girl group, Blackpink, has once again rewritten the rulebook of musical success, this time by claiming the title of the highest-grossing concert by a vocal group in history.

BLACKPINK members renew contract, boosting shares in label YG Entertainment

South Korea's YG Entertainment Inc on Wednesday said that all four members of South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the label, sending shares of the company up by nearly a third.

Blackpink becomes first K-pop act to attain 1.9 billion YouTube views

Blackpink, the renowned K-pop girl group, has reaffirmed its international acclaim with yet another remarkable achievement on YouTube. On December 4, the music video for “Kill This Love” surpassed 1.9 billion views, marking it the second K-pop group music video and the third overall in the K-pop genre to reach such a significant landmark.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

BLACKPINK’s Rose, Stray Kids, TWICE, and more gear up for year-end comebacks

From BLACKPINK’s Rose to Stray Kids, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN’s THE 8, December promises to deliver a vibrant lineup of music to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year. 

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Idol brand rankings: Blackpink and BTS lead again in November

The Korean Business Research Institute has released the November brand reputation rankings for idol groups, with Blackpink and BTS emerging as top fan favourites. The rankings were based on data gathered between October 21 and November 21 and factored in consumer engagement, media presence, interaction, and community recognition.

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Blackpink finally enters Spotify's Billions Club

Blackpink has achieved a historic milestone by joining Spotify's prestigious Billions Club, an exclusive group that includes renowned pop icons such as Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake. The popular K-pop girl group reached this milestone after their hit single "How You Like That", released in 2020, amassed over one billion streams on Spotify this week. With this accomplishment, Blackpink becomes the first and only K-pop girl group to achieve such a feat to date.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Blackpink’s Jisoo becomes third member to announce solo agency

K-pop girl group Blackpink member Jisoo has revealed the establishment of her solo agency named Blissoo. As the 29-year-old singer takes this significant step in her career, she has also introduced the official website for her brand-new label. The announcement was shared on social media by Jisoo herself via Instagram on Wednesday, February 21.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Blackpink’s Lisa to possibly make hollywood debut

Speculation is rife about Blackpink’s Lisa possibly making her Hollywood debut in the renowned TV series franchise, “The Walking Dead”. Rumours about the K-pop sensation venturing into acting have surfaced following her recent departure from YG Entertainment to pursue a solo career.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Blackpink won't renew solo contracts with YG Entertainment

Today, YG Entertainment, the agency for Blackpink, officially announced that they won't extend the individual contracts of the members for solo ventures. According to Soompi, the agency conveyed its intention to enthusiastically support the members in their individual pursuits. Notably, all four Blackpink members have recently renewed their contracts with YG Entertainment specifically for group activities.

December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023

Blackpink claims the highest-grossing vocal group title in history

The South Korean girl group, Blackpink, has once again rewritten the rulebook of musical success, this time by claiming the title of the highest-grossing concert by a vocal group in history.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

BLACKPINK members renew contract, boosting shares in label YG Entertainment

South Korea's YG Entertainment Inc on Wednesday said that all four members of South Korean K-pop girl group BLACKPINK have renewed their contracts with the label, sending shares of the company up by nearly a third.

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

Blackpink becomes first K-pop act to attain 1.9 billion YouTube views

Blackpink, the renowned K-pop girl group, has reaffirmed its international acclaim with yet another remarkable achievement on YouTube. On December 4, the music video for “Kill This Love” surpassed 1.9 billion views, marking it the second K-pop group music video and the third overall in the K-pop genre to reach such a significant landmark.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Blackpink receive honorary MBEs from Britain's King Charles

King Charles on Wednesday presented K-Pop band Blackpink with honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire medals in the presence of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace.