The most popular Korean idol group recently is "Blackpink," a four-member singer group, right? "DDU-DU DDU-DU" released in 2021 has become almost a representative famous song, and you can hear this song playing in most stores when you pass by the streets of Korea. Not only that, but the song "How you like that" also became very popular in Korea.
BLACKPINK is not only popular in Korea, but also very popular overseas. Because there are foreign members like Rosé and Lisa, you can often see them promoting overseas as well. Unlike popular singer groups in the early 2000s, BLACKPINK is playing a very active role in Hallyu K-POP in line with the current era, proving the popularity of Hallyu K-POP worldwide.
To introduce you to Blackpink, Blackpink is a 4-member multinational girl group under YG Entertainment in South Korea that started on August 8, 2016. The group's name is a combination of the pretty and lovely image of "pink" and the strong and car-washing image of "black", and it is said to contain the meaning of a group with various charms. The members consist of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, and the fan club name is "Blink".
Source: Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Sour Candy Lyrics ♪ Color Coded ♪ Han/Rom/Eng sub - YouTube
Since their appearance, BLACKPINK has gained a lot of popularity and success both in Korea and abroad. Their songs have ranked high on music charts and YouTube views, and have won awards and trophies at several music shows and awards ceremonies. Also, collaborations with world-class artists have been achieved. For example, "Kiss and Make Up" with Dua Lipa, "Sour Candy" with Lady Gaga, and "Ice Cream" with Selena Gomez.
In 2020, they released their first full-length album, 'THE ALBUM', and released a documentary film, "Blackpink: Light Up the World" on Netflix. In 2021, the Japanese version of "THE ALBUM -JP Ver.-" was released, and the first movie, "Blackpink The Movie" was released.
Source: Blackpink - Blackpink In Your Area (Rose Ver.) - Limited Edition – CDs Vinyl Japan Store
BLACKPINK captured the hearts of many with their intense and sexy performances and unique and addictive music. They are growing into K-POP's representative girl group and are loved all over the world.
BLACKPINK is a girl group that has greatly influenced the Korean wave. They have secured countless fans all over the world and promoted the charm of Hallyu through collaborations with famous artists from other countries.
Also, their music and style were grafted onto other cultures, leading to new trends. For example, Lisa's solo debut song 'Larissa' combines traditional Thai music with hip-hop, and became an opportunity to introduce the culture of Lisa's homeland, Thailand, to the world.
BLACKPINK also contributed to increasing the popularity and continuity of the Korean Wave. Even in a situation where offline performances were difficult due to COVID-19, they communicated with fans and met the demand for Korean Wave content through online concerts, Netflix documentaries, and movies. They also paved the way for other Western artists as they resumed touring in Asia where COVID-19 restrictions had eased. Through these activities, BLACKPINK is faithfully fulfilling its role as a leader in the Korean Wave.
