Blackpink, the all-female K-pop group consisting of members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, made history over the weekend as the first K-pop band to headline Coachella (usatoday.com). Since debuting in 2016, Blackpink has become one of the biggest groups to rise out of South Korea’s music scene (usatoday.com). The quartet composed of Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa have now become the first K-pop girl group to perform at the famous music festival (billboard.com).
Blackpink’s rise to fame continues with the news that the group has renewed their contract with their agency, YG Entertainment, for all four members (pkbnews.in). However, they recently saw their member Rosé face drug abuse allegations, which the company strongly refuted, threatening legal action against those who spread the rumors (The Economic Times). Despite the setback, Blackpink has recently returned to performing in Asia as pandemic restrictions ease (BBC).
The group’s performance at Coachella 2023 was a celebration of their success and saw their member’s solo performances. It was a notable moment for Blackpink, who have become one of the most successful and recognizable K-pop groups worldwide in the past few years (Vulture). Their Coachella headlining set was a massive milestone for the band, and they themselves turned into headliners (India Today). Blink, the official fan club name of Blackpink, was understandably ecstatic, and #BLINKCHELLA trended as fans took to the internet to celebrate (India Today).
If you’re new to Blackpink and curious about the group, USA Today has published an article that provides a comprehensive introduction to the band and their rise to fame (usatoday.com). With their contract renewed and a historic Coachella performance added to their resume, Blackpink shows no signs of slowing down.
