Blackpink and Red Velvet are the most popular Kpop girl groups in South Korea. They have immensely contributed to the success of the Kpop industry.
Blackpink was formed under YG Entertainment, it consists of four members Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo and Rose. Blackpink debuted in the year 2016 with their debut album, ‘Square One’ which featured two songs, ‘Whistle’ and ‘Boombayah’.
The popularity of Blackpink is rapidly soaring. They have become the highest-charting female Korean act on Billboard Hot 100 ranking at number 13 with song, ‘Ice Cream’. Blackpink has broken various records with their music. Many International singers like Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga has collaborated with them considering their global reach.
Red Velvet is formed by SM Entertainment. The group consists of five members, Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy and Yeri. They debuted in the year 2014 with their single ‘Happiness’. Time and Billboard has named Red Velvet as one of the most popular Kpop groups. They are also ranked as the fifth most-streamed Kpop artist worldwide on Spotify in February 2020.
Both the girl groups Blackpink and Red Velvet have amassed millions of fans. They gained a loyal fan base over the years. Blackpink fans identify themselves as ‘Blinks’ whereas Red Velvet fans are called ‘ReVeluv’.
Both groups are equally loved by their fans. Blackpink has more international fans because of its global reach.
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