The group debuted in August 2016 with their single album SQUARE ONE which featured "WHISTLE" and "BOOMBAYAH".
Dubbed the "biggest girl group in the world", they are considered the most successful Korean girl group internationally and one of the leaders of the Korean Wave. They are stylistically associated with the "girl crush" concept in K-pop—exploring themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.
BLACKPINK released their debut single album, SQUARE ONE, on August 8, 2016, consisting of tracks "BOOMBAYAH" and "WHISTLE". They charted at number one and two, respectively, on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, making BLACKPINK the fastest act to achieve such a feat and the third YG Entertainment artist to hold the top two positions simultaneously, after Psy and Big Bang.
BLACKPINK released their second single album, SQUARE TWO, consisting of tracks "PLAYING WITH FIRE" and "STAY", on November 1, 2016. "PLAYING WITH FIRE" was BLACKPINK's second single to reach number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart and the first K-pop girl group song to chart on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100. BLACKPINK's commercial success in their first five months earned them several rookie awards at major Korean year-end music award shows, including the Asia Artist Awards, Melon Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and Gaon Chart Music Awards. Additionally, Billboard named them one of the best new K-pop groups of 2016.
On January 17, 2017, BLACKPINK revealed the name of their fan club — "BLINK", a portmanteau of "black" and "pink". On June 22, the group released their first standalone digital single, "AS IF IT'S YOUR LAST". It was described as a "mixed genre of music" and a change of sound from their previous releases. The song peaked at number three on the Gaon Digital Chart and at number 13 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, becoming their first song to enter the Bubbling Under Hot 100.
On June 15, 2018, the group released their first Korean-language EP, SQUARE UP. In South Korea, the EP debuted at number one on Gaon Album Chart and was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling 250,000 units. SQUARE UP brought the group their first entry and the highest-charting album by a female Korean group at the time of its release on the Billboard 200, debuting at number 40. The EP also topped the Billboard World Albums chart and led BLACKPINK to becoming the first female Korean group to top the Billboard Emerging Artists chart. The EP's lead single, "DDU-DU DDU-DU", peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart while "Forever Young" peaked at number two. In the United States, "DDU-DU DDU-DU" debuted at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the country, surpassing the record set by "Nobody" by Wonder Girls in 2009. It additionally marked the first time a Korean girl group entered the US Streaming Songs chart, entering at number 39. The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 2019, making Blackpink the first Korean girl group to receive a certification in the country. In the United Kingdom, "DDU-DU DDU-DU" debuted at number 78 on the UK Singles Chart and made Blackpink the first ever female Korean group to enter the chart. YouTube's official tally saw the music video for "DDU-DU DDU-DU" garner a total of 36.2 million views within 24 hours after its release, making it the most-viewed online video in the first 24 hours by a Korean act and the second most-watched music video of all time in first 24 hours of release at the time.
On October 19, 2018, English singer Dua Lipa released "Kiss and Make Up" with Blackpink, a new track on the re-released edition of her self-titled debut album. "Kiss and Make Up" became the group's second entry in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 36, which became the first time a female Korean group reached the top 40. It also debuted at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking BLACKPINK's second entry in the chart and making them the only Korean girl group to score multiple entries on the chart. The song was certified silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), marking the first time a Korean group received a certification in the UK.
BLACKPINK's third extended play, KILL THIS LOVE, was released on April 5, 2019, alongside a single of the same name. In South Korea, the EP debuted at number three on the Gaon Album Chart and was certified 2× platinum by the KMCA for selling 500,000 units in the country, while the lead single peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and was certified platinum for surpassing 100,000,000 streams in the country. KILL THIS LOVE also debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200, while the lead single reached number 41 on the Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting releases by a female Korean group on the two major Billboard charts. The EP also became BLACKPINK's second number-one album on the Billboard World Albums chart. The song's music video broke the record for the most views within 24 hours on YouTube, accumulating 56.7 million views in that time. "Kill This Love" ranked at number 66 on Billboard's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2019.
Following the EP's release, BLACKPINK performed at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 12 and 19, 2019, making them the first female K-pop group to do so. The group's Coachella set was well received by both critics and fans alike, with Gab Ginsberg of Billboard calling the show "electrifying" and "unforgettable".
On April 22, 2020, it was confirmed the group would be working with Lady Gaga on her sixth studio album, Chromatica. Their collaboration, "Sour Candy (with BLACKPINK)", was released as a promotional single on May 28, 2020. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song debuted at number 33, giving BLACKPINK their first top 40 hit and becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the US. In Australia, the song debuted at number eight, becoming BLACKPINK's first top-ten hit as well as the highest-charting song by a Korean group in the country.
The single "How You Like That" was heavily teased on social media in the lead up to its digital release on June 26. In South Korea, it peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart for three weeks and was certified platinum for surpassing 100,000,000 streams in the country. "How You Like That" became BLACKPINK's fifth song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and tied "Sour Candy (with BLACKPINK)" as the highest-charting song by a Korean girl group in the US with a peak at number 33. Its music video broke five Guinness World Records, including the one for the most-viewed video in the first 24 hours of release, achieving 86.3 million views in that timeframe. The song ranked first in Youtube Music's Global Top 10 Songs of Summer 2020 and won Song of Summer at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, making Blackpink the first Korean female act to win at the award show. On July 23, YG Entertainment announced that a second single, "Ice Cream" with American singer Selena Gomez, would be released on August 28. "Ice Cream" debuted and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing their own record for the highest-charting song by a female Korean act in the US. Its debut at number 39 in the United Kingdom made BLACKPINK the Korean artist with the most top 40 songs in the country at the time, with five.
BLACKPINK released their first Korean studio album, THE ALBUM, on October 2, 2020, with "Lovesick Girls" as its third and main single. Leading up to the exclusive video premiere of their music video for "Lovesick Girls", BLACKPINK appeared on YouTube's new original music show Released as its first featured artist, which included "unfiltered access" moments of the group. The Album set a first-week sales record for a Korean girl group, with 590,000 copies sold in just one day after its release. BLACKPINK became the first-ever million-selling K-pop girl group with the album, which debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and sold approximately 1.2 million copies in less than one month after release. It was ranked the fifth best-selling album worldwide on IFPI's 2020 Global Album Sales Chart. The Album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart, making BLACKPINK the highest-charting Korean female act on each. The album's release also led BLACKPINK to become the first girl group to top the Billboard Artist 100. To promote the album, Blackpink performed "Lovesick Girls" on Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the United States on October 21. The song peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and was certified platinum for surpassing 100,000,000 streams in South Korea; in the US, it peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard Global 200 and number one on the Global Excl. U.S., becoming Blackpink's first chart-topper on the latter.
On December 2, BLACKPINK announced their collaboration with YouTube Music for their first livestream concert. The live event, dubbed "THE SHOW", was initially set to take place on December 27, 2020, but was rescheduled to January 31, 2021, due to new COVID-19 pandemic regulations introduced in South Korea. The concert featured the first-ever live performances of several songs from The Album, as well as of ROSÉ's song " Gone" from her first solo single album R. More than 280,000 people purchased memberships to access the show, and the concert was livestreamed across 100 countries.
On July 6, 2022, YG Entertainment announced that BLACKPINK was in the final stages of recording for a new album, with plans to record a music video in mid-July and release a new song in August. They also confirmed that the group would embark on their second world tour at the end of the year. On July 12, YG Entertainment revealed that BLACKPINK would hold a virtual in-game concert called BLACKPINK: THE VIRTUAL in PUBG Mobile from July 22 to 30, including performances of the group's hit songs as well as a special track titled "Ready For Love" to be previewed during the event for the first time. "Ready For Love" was released in full with an animated music video on July 29.
On July 31, it was announced that Blackpink would release a pre-release single titled "Pink Venom" on August 19, ahead of their second album in September, followed by an accompanying world tour beginning in October. Upon release, "Pink Venom" topped the Billboard Global 200 for two weeks, becoming the first number-one song by a girl group as well as the first Korean song to top the chart for multiple weeks. It peaked at number two on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first song by a Korean group to top the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia. On August 28, BLACKPINK performed "Pink Venom" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, making them the first female K-pop group in history to perform at the show, and won the award for Best Metaverse Performance for The Virtual.
On September 16, 2022, BLACKPINK released their second studio album BORN PINK alongside the single "Shut Down", which became their second song to top the Billboard Global 200. "Shut Down" peaked at number three on the Circle Digital Chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Born Pink debuted at number one on the Circle Album Chart with 2,141,281 copies sold in less than two days of tracking and became the first album by a K-pop girl group to sell over two million copies. In the United States, it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the first album by a female Korean act to top the chart and the first album by a female group to do so since Danity Kane's Welcome to the Dollhouse in 2008. In the United Kingdom, Born Pink also became the first album by a K-pop girl group to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart, and marked the first time a girl group simultaneously topped the album charts in the United States and United Kingdom since Destiny's Child's Survivor in 2001. The album was the seventh best-selling album worldwide in pure sales during 2022 according to the IFPI. In December, the group was named 2022 Entertainer of the Year by Time magazine.
Following the album's release, BLACKPINK embarked on the BORN PINK WORLD TOUR, which began in Seoul on October 15, 2022, followed by the tour's North American and European legs through December. The tour contained the first-ever live performances of several songs from Born Pink and the members' solo releases, consisting of the single albums R (2021) by ROSÉ, LALISA (2021) by LISA, ME (2023) by JISOO, and the single "You & Me" (2023) by JENNIE. On January 28, 2023, the group performed "Pink Venom" and "Shut Down" with musicians Gautier Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes charity event organized by the First Lady of France, Brigitte Macron, in Paris. The tour continued in 2023 with stadium shows across Asia as well as several concerts in Mexico and Australia.
BLACKPINK became the first Asian act to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15 and 22, 2023. On July 2, they became the first Korean band to headline a major UK festival with British Summer Time Hyde Park in London. BLACKPINK returned for an encore stadium tour starting in July in France and the United States. The encore leg set several historical records, including making them the first Korean girl group to perform in a stadium in Europe, the first girl group to perform at Allegiant Stadium, Oracle Park, and Dodger Stadium, and the third female act in history after Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to sell out back-to-back shows at MetLife Stadium.
They are the most-subscribed act on YouTube, most streamed and followed girl-group of all time on Spotify and has been crowned as the biggest girl-group in the world by the most influent magazines like "Rolling Stones", "Vogue", "Elle", "Billboard" and tv programs like "MTV".
BOOMBAYAH -JP Ver.-
BLACKPINK Lyrics
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BLACKPINK in your area
BLACKPINK in your area
Been a bad girl I know I am
And I′m so hot I need a fan
I don't want a boy I need a man
Click clack badda bing badda booom
You don′t know
Better ask somebody
Watch your man hit the deck like pang pang pang
Rang pang para para pang pang pang
Raise your glass to the roof like chan chan chan
Hands up lit with a bottle full of henny
Watch your mouth
When you speak my name Jennie
光が踊るように With me
Black to the pink
いつでも特別 Oh yes
見入られても I wanna dance
Like タラダラダンタン タラダラダンタン
トゥドゥルバウ
今夜 アガリまくろう Wow
Don't stop この恋の予感
ヤバい惚れそう
あなたと踊りたいの
BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH
BOOM BOOM BA
BOOM BOOM BA 오빠
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH 오빠
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
BOOM BOOM BA BOOMBAYAH
BLACKPINK in your area
Uh I'mma take what′s mine so get out my way
Ain′t got time I go hard and slay
Middle finger up F you pay me
90's baby I pump up the jam
Whip it up whip it up baby that Lambo
Dropping the top I be too hard to handle
Savage I′m killing them
Stacking my millions
Stopping my paper? Go brrrr Rambo
あたしの腰に手を当てて
Front to my back
抜群のスタイル Oh yes
視線で I know you wanna touch
Like touch touch touch touch
トゥドゥルバウ
今夜 アガりまくろう Wow
Don't stop この恋の予感
ヤバい落ちそう
あなたと踊りたいの
BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH
BOOM BOOM BA
BOOM BOOM BA 오빠
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH 오빠
YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
BOOM BOOM BA BOOMBAYAH
今夜 身を委ねて踊ろう
あの空越え どこまで行こう
ゴールなんて無視 トバすだけよ
Let′s go, let's go
今夜 身を委ねて踊ろう
あの空越え どこまで行こう
ゴールなんて無視 トバすだけよ
Let′s go, let's go
The song BOOMBAYAH -JP Ver.- by BLACKPINK starts with a shout out to the people of Osaka, Japan, as they perform live in the city. This is instantly followed by the distinctive chorus that establishes their presence in the area as BLACKPINK. The lyrics of the song are a testament to the confident and assertive nature of the band members. They express pride in being "bad girls," which is further accentuated by the line "Been a bad girl I know I am." The song also presents the group members as a powerful force, with the lyrics stating that anyone who tries to mess with them will hit the deck.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a different dimension, where BLACKPINK invites people to dance with them. The chorus asks the listener to dance along to the song, which increases in tempo as it approaches the end. The lyrics of the song are a celebration of the band's prowess and confidence, which are showcased in the chorus that urges people to not stop feeling the love and electric energy. The verses, on the other hand, highlight the band's personality, with rap sections in English and Japanese.
Overall, BOOMBAYAH -JP Ver.- presents the members of BLACKPINK as a force to be reckoned with. While the lyrics may seem to be portraying their confidence and power in different dimensions, they are united in their representation of the band's overall personality and style.
Line by Line Meaning
OSAKA Are You Ready!!!
The performer is hyping up the audience and asking them if they are ready for the performance.
BLACKPINK in your area
The performer wants the audience to know that BLACKPINK is on the stage and is about to perform.
Been a bad girl I know I am
The performer is admitting that she has been mischievous.
And I′m so hot I need a fan
The performer is saying that she is so attractive that she needs a fan to cool herself down.
I don't want a boy I need a man
The performer wants a mature man instead of a boy who is not grown up enough.
Click clack badda bing badda booom
The performer is saying that she and her group members are on fire.
All eyes on me when I step in the room
The performer is confident and knows that everyone will look at her when she enters the room.
You don′t know
The performer is challenging the audience to know her and her group better.
Better ask somebody
The performer is implying that the audience should ask someone who knows her and her group better.
Watch your man hit the deck like pang pang pang
The performer is saying that if someone's boyfriend/husband tries to flirt with her, she will knock him down.
Rang pang para para pang pang pang
The performer is implying that she can handle any situation and is not afraid of anything.
Raise your glass to the roof like chan chan chan
The performer is telling the audience to raise their glasses and cheers.
Hands up lit with a bottle full of henny
The performer is saying that the audience should raise their hands high and drink alcohol.
Watch your mouth
The performer is warning the audience to be respectful when they speak.
When you speak my name Jennie
The performer is saying that the audience should be careful when mentioning her name.
光が踊るように With me
The performer is asking the audience to dance with her.
Black to the pink
This is a reference to BLACKPINK, as the color black and pink are their signature colors.
いつでも特別 Oh yes
The performer always feels special.
見入られても I wanna dance
The performer wants to dance even if someone keeps staring at her.
Like タラダラダンタン タラダラダンタン トゥドゥルバウ
The performer is asking the audience to dance with her spurring the beat.
今夜 アガリまくろう Wow
The performer is saying that tonight's energy will be high and intense.
Don't stop この恋の予感
The performer wants to continue this passionate feeling of love.
ヤバい惚れそう
The performer is implying that she is about to fall in love.
あなたと踊りたいの
The performer wants to dance with her partner.
BOOMBAYAH YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH YAH YAH YAH BOOMBAYAH YAH YAH YAH YAH BOOM BOOM BA BOOM BOOM BA 오빠
This is the chorus where 'BOOMBAYAH' is the main word of this part that signifies an energetic beat combined with some Korean words.
YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH YAH
This represents the high energy and liveliness of the song and the performer's spirit.
BOOM BOOM BA BOOMBAYAH
This is again the chorus with a mix of BOOM, BOOM, and BA that combines with an energetic beat.
Uh I'mma take what′s mine so get out my way
The performer is confident in her ability to win and will not let anyone stop her.
Ain′t got time I go hard and slay
The performer is focused on achieving her goals and strives every day to be the best.
Middle finger up F you pay me
The performer is telling the audience that she doesn't care about money and is not afraid to show her attitude.
90's baby I pump up the jam
The performer born in the 90s and is full of energy just like music from that era.
Whip it up whip it up baby that Lambo
The performer is referring to a Lamborghini, as a symbol of extravagance in society.
Dropping the top I be too hard to handle
The performer is so hot that anything she does is difficult to handle.
Savage I′m killing them
The performer is a savage, meaning a unique, strong, and independent woman who knows what she wants.
Stacking my millions
The performer is increasing her wealth.
Stopping my paper? Go brrrr Rambo
The performer is implying that anyone who tries to steal her wealth will face consequences.
あたしの腰に手を当てて Front to my back
The performer is asking her partner to place their hand on her waist and hold her front to her back.
抜群のスタイル Oh yes
The performer is confident about her stunning figure.
視線で I know you wanna touch Like touch touch touch touch トゥドゥルバウ
The performer is implying that by the way the audience is looking at her, she knows they want to touch her.
今夜 アガりまくろう Wow
Same as already explained above.
Don't stop この恋の予感
Same as already explained above.
ヤバい落ちそう
The performer is about to fall deeply for her partner.
あなたと踊りたいの
Same as already explained above.
今夜 身を委ねて踊ろう
The performer is saying to dance with abandon tonight.
あの空越え どこまで行こう
The performer wants to fly over the skies and reach a faraway place.
ゴールなんて無視 トバすだけよ
The performer wants to move past fixed goals and aims and just fly as far as she can.
Let′s go, let's go
The performer is urging everyone to go on this adventurous journey with her.
Writer(s): Hong Jun Park, Johnson Rebecca Rose
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rika5251
•Jennie Part:
Click-clack
Badda bing badda boom
All eyes on me when i step in the room
If you don't know better ask somebody
Watch your man hit the deck
Like pang pang pang
Pang pang para para
Pang pang pang
Raise your glass to the roof
Like jang jang jang
Hands up,
Lit with a bottle full o'henny
Watch your mouth when you speak my name, jennie.
Lisa part:
I'mma take what's mine, So get out my way
Ain't got time, I go hard and slay
Middle finger up, F U Pay me
90's baby I pump up the jam
Whip it up whip it up baby the lambo
Drop in the top i'll be too hard to handle
Savage i'm killin' 'em
Stack up my millions
Stopping my paper go brrr rambo.
@nojamsgirl5745
They should have a full eng ver 😍
@Mari.bandsss
You got no jam XD 😭Jisoo doesn't speak English😭
@TheSweetheart0822
Omar Fernandose I think she does just not fluently
@blackpinkblinkfam7197
Omar Fernandose she's does she just feels embarrassed to speak it that's why she never talks when they talk in English..she's says little stuff here & there but not full English sentences
@kristine7975
Search "Jisoo english speakeu" on YouTube its a compilation of her speaking a handful of english words (its actually cute). I think she knows how to, she's just shy to try since all her other members are fluent in it.
@orchidpearl8501
Omar Fernandose jisoo understands english and knows how to say some phrases and words.
@dontcommentaboutmyprofilep4933
Damn the contrast between their voices is amazing! Jennie's is deep and angelic while being fierce and sharp. Lisa's had this sass to it and a honey voice that makes her rap perfection. This is amazing lol.
@mywigismissing8725
EXPECTATION
lisa: Savage i'm killin em~
REALITY
lisa: Unnies bully me help.
hahahaha
@natthawadeechaew2965
Psyche Noonxr awwww cute
@_slaypink7731
bc she "bullies" the unnies bts xD lmao