BLACKPINK, one of the hottest girl groups in the world, is composed of Jennie, Lisa, Rose and Jisoo. The group debuted in 2016 with their first single, “Boombayah.” Since then, YG Entertainment’s four-member girl group has become one of the most well-known bands in K-pop—not to mention the world. In 2019, they became the first K-pop act to perform at Coachel.
Today, we reveal 10 unknown facts about the girls! (According to Elite Daily)
BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016, their agency, YG Entertainment, explained in a statement their name has to do with defying stereotypes. “The meaning of BLACKPINK aims to contradict the common perception of the color pink. Pink is commonly used to portray prettiness, but ‘BLACKPINK’ actually means to say that ‘pretty isn’t everything,” YG said at the time. “It also symbolizes that they are a team that encompasses not only beauty but also great talent.”
If you’re a BLACKPINK fan, you’re considered a “BLINK,” which is a combination of “black” and pink.”
BLACKPINK has four members in total: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa.
Jisoo, who is the oldest member of the group, was born on Jan. 3, 1995. Meanwhile, Jennie was born on Jan. 16, 1996. Rosé was born on Feb. 11, 1997, while Lisa was born on March 27, 1997, making her the “maknae,” or youngest member, of the group.
Jisoo is considered the lead vocalist and visual for the group. Jennie is the main rapper in BLACKPINK, as well as a vocalist. Rosé is the main vocalist and lead dancer, while Lisa is the main dancer, lead rapper, and sub vocalist.
Although many K-pop groups have an assigned leader, BLACKPINK doesn’t have one.
BLACKPINK’s lightstick is shaped like a hammer and when you hit it against something, it makes a squeaky noise. Fans can purchase it when they see the girls on tour or on BLACKPINK’s official website when it’s restocked.
All four members of BLACKPINK can speak Korean and Japanese.
BLACKPINK has teamed up with several artists throughout their career. They worked with Dua Lipa on “Kiss and Make Up,” with Lady Gaga on “Sour Candy,” with Selena Gomez on their single “Ice Cream,” and with Cardi B on “Bet You Wanna.”
Jennie made her solo debut with her dance single “SOLO” in November 2018. Three years later, Rosé made her debut with the breakup banger “Gone” in January 2021. The next member in line to release solo music is Lisa, followed by Jisoo.
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