BLACKPINK: Breaking Records and Shattering Milestones in the Music Industry

Introduction
Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK, the four-member South Korean girl group, has quickly become a global phenomenon. Their catchy songs, revolutionary fashion choices, and impressive dance moves have won them fans from around the world and cemented them as one of the leading girl groups of the 21st century. Perhaps even more impressive are their various feats and records in the music industry, wherein BLACKPINK continues to defy expectations and push boundaries.

Accomplishments and Achievements

First All-Female K-Pop Group to Appear on American Late-Night Talkshows

Advanced technology and widespread globalization have made it easier than ever for Korean acts to break into the international music scene. In 2019, BLACKPINK became the first all-female K-Pop group to ever appear on American late-night talkshows. On February 12, they performed their hit single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” on Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show and made history.

Best-Performing Girl Group on YouTube

In February 2020, BLACKPINK became the best-performing girl group on YouTube, becoming the first to reach one billion views for a music video. Their 2018 single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” took the number one spot on This Is Insider’s annual ranking of top-performing girl group music videos, beating out stiff competition from previous years.

Fastest K-Pop Group to reach 600 Million Views

BLACKPINK also broke the record for being the fastest K-Pop group to reach 600 million views on YouTube, smashing the previous record held by BTS. The feat was achieved by their 2018 single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” which has since become their most successful music video to date.

First K-Pop Group to Perform at Coachella

In April 2019, BLACKPINK made history when they became the first K-Pop group to ever perform at the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The performance, which featured some of the group’s biggest hits, was met with overwhelming praise and further cemented BLACKPINK’s place in the international music scene.

FAQs

When did BLACKPINK debut?

BLACKPINK made their debut on August 8th, 2016 with their song “Boombayah.”

What other records has BLACKPINK broken?

In addition to the records mentioned above, BLACKPINK has also set various other records, including becoming the first girl group to have three “Diamond Play Certifications” on YouTube (over 10 million likes), the first girl group to hit 800 million views on YouTube (for their song “As If It’s Your Last”), and the first girl group to have four music videos reach 800 million views (for “Kill This Love,” “Playing With Fire,” “Boombayah,” and “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”).

Conclusion

BLACKPINK has become a major cultural force and globally recognized phenomenon since their debut and is showing no signs of slowing down. The Group’s record-breaking achievements in the music industry solidify their status as a leading girl group, and their continual ascent to new heights is an exciting reminder of their potential.