Blackpink: Who are the K-popstars?
They're about to embark on a world tour
Despite branching out to forge successful solo careers, Blackpink are still very much together — and are about to embark on a 2025 world tour! With a UK date this summer, the K-pop legends continue to grow in popularity around the globe. And they hold some pretty impressive world-records too!
From 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' to 'Kill This Love' and with tonnes of impressive collaborations under their belt, including with Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Cardi B, it's no surprise Blackpink are the most followed musical act on YouTube! Here's everything there is to know about Lisa, Rosé, Jennie and Jisoo, and their world-dominating Korean pop band, Blackpink...
Who are Blackpink?
Blackpink is a popular K-pop girl group which first formed in 2010 at a full-time music academy in South Korea. They released their debut song in the summer of 2016 and have undertaken three headline tours, with a fourth getting underway in 2025.
Blackpink members:
Jennie
Jisoo
Rosé
Lisa
How Blackpink became famous
Blackpink first began to form at a full-time academy in South Korea where they auditioned and trained to become popstars. A number of girls were rumoured to be in the band line-up, but didn't make the final cut when they debuted in 2016.
The new band released their first album 'Square One' that year, with first single 'Whistle' going straight in at Number 1 in Korea.
The band had immediate success and embarked on their first world tour just two years later.
Watch Blackpink's debut single 'The Whistle':
Are Blackpink still together?
Yes! Despite all four of them branching out to build solo careers, the band is still very much together, with an upcoming world tour in the diary for 2025.
Solo careers
Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo have each gone in search of a solo career in recent years - and they're already smashing it! Here's what they've been up to...
Lisa
Lisa joined RAYE and Doja Cat at the recent Oscars ceremony to perform a medley of James Bond songs. She released her debut album 'Lalisa' in 2021 — and her debut solo single of the same name became the most streamed video by a solo artist on YouTube in its first 24 hours!
She's released lots of new music in recent years, including single 'Born Again' (featuring Doja Cat and RAYE) which dropped in February 2025.
Lisa also appears in the third series of The White Lotus.
Jennie
Jennie has been taking over TikTok of late with viral bangers like 'Mantra' dropping left right and centre. Her debut album 'Ruby' was released in March 2025 and includes a collab with Dua Lipa called 'Handlebars'.
Jennie also joined forces with The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp to release 'One of The Girls', which went to Number 21 in the UK chart and has been certified Gold.
Rosé
You'll probably most associate Rosé with her Platinum-selling collaboration with Bruno Mars 'Apt.' which released in October 2024 and sparked a HUGE TikTok trend.
The singer has since released her debut album 'Rosie' and popular single 'Number One Girl'. She's also smashing it in the fashion world, with various brand deals, from the likes of Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co and Puma.
Jisoo
As well as releasing her debut solo album 'Me' in 2023, Jisoo has also been dipping her toe in the world of acting. She appeared in 2015 comedy The Producers and Korean TV series Snowdrop from 2021-22, among other shows.
Jisoo has also scored a number of brand deals, including with Dior Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger, Cartier and Dyson hair care products.
In 2025 alone, the Blackpink singer's already released four new solo singles 'Earthquake', 'Tears', 'Your Love' and 'Hugs & Kisses'.
Are Blackpink going on tour?
Yes! Blackpink have announced a world tour for 2025, with a UK date, in London, on Friday 15th August. They will be performing at Wembley Stadium.
How many YouTube subscribers do Blackpink have?
They currently have more than 96 million subscribers on YouTube, making them the most followed musical act on the platform! You can subscribe to their channel at @BLACKPINK.
What other world records have Blackpink broken?
As well as being the most followed musical act on YouTube, Blackpink are also the most streamed female group on Spotify.
The band also holds the record for highest grossing tour of a female group — a record which was previously held by The Spice Girls.
Blackpink did hold the title for most streamed music video on YouTube within 24 hours for 'How You Like That' which received 86.3 million views in its first day. But the record has since been beaten by BTS, for their songs 'Dynamite' (101.1 views) and 'Butter' (108.2 million views). 'Pink Venom' has since achieved 90.4 million views in its first 24 hours of release, placing third on the leader board.
What are Blackpink's most successful songs?
They have A LOT of hugely successful songs, but the biggest ones to mention are 2018 single 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' which is certified Gold in the US and Silver in the UK — and went to Number 1 in four countries.
'How You Like That' also hit the top spot in four countries in 2020 and is certified Silver in the UK.
While 2022 hit 'Pink Venom' is their biggest online, with 950 million views on YouTube to date.
Who have Blackpink collaborated with?
'Ice Cream' (with Selena Gomez)
Blackpink teamed up with Selena Gomez in 2020 to release this really fun bubblegum pop track, complete with vibrant music video. 'Ice Cream' peaked at Number 39 in the UK chart, but was huge online, with 950 million views to date.
It's also reported to have led Selena to release her own ice cream flavour!
'Kiss and Make Up' (with Dua Lipa)
Released in 2018, the band's dance track with Dua Lipa 'Kiss and Make Up' went to Number 36 in the UK chart and has been certified Silver by the BPI.
'Sour Candy' (with Lady Gaga)
We love the very catchy single 'Sour Candy', released with Lady Gaga in 2020. The track went to Number 17 in the UK and has since been certified Silver.
'Bet You Wanna' (featuring Cardi B)
Also in 2020, the girls joined forces with American rapper Cardi B to release 'Bet You Wanna', but the song only reached Number 62 in the UK chart.
What is their most recent album called?
Blackpink have released two studio albums and various EPs. 'The Album' marked their debut and was released in 2021 and most recently, they released 'Born Pink' in 2022. Their latest album went to Number 1 in the UK, US, Canada and Korea and was supported with a world tour.
Now check out the biggest albums out in 2025:
Teddy Swims - 'I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)'
Release date: Out now
'I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)' was released by Teddy Swims in January 2025. The album is the second part to his debut album, and features 13 songs in total including 'Are You Even Real' with American singer Giveon, 'Guilty' and 'Bad Dreams'.
The Weeknd - 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'
Release date: Out now
The Weeknd announced his album back in September 2024 along with the cover artwork and initial release date on 24th January. However, in January 2025 he announced he would be delaying the album by a week due to the wildfires in Los Angeles County. This album will be the third in his trilogy, following 'After Hours' and 'Dawn FM'.
Olly Alexander - 'Polari'
Release date: Out now
Olly Alexander is expected to release his first solo album under his own name in 2024. The singer told us in an interview in December 2024: "My whole album is almost finished... not quite, but I've got a lot of music there ready to go. So this Eurovision song, I'm just so, so, so excited it's going to be coming soon."
Tate McRae - 'So Close to What'
Release date: Out now
Tate McRae's third album is set for release in February. The album features 15 songs including her hits 'It's OK I'm OK', '2 Hands' and 'Sports Car'.
Lady Gaga - 'Mayhem'
Release date: Out now
Lady Gaga teased her seventh album for some time, however in January 2025 she confirmed the album's name previously known as 'LG7' would be called 'Mayhem'. She also confirmed the release date is 7th March. The album features her songs 'Disease' and 'Abracadabra'.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Release date: 21st March 2025
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have announced they will be releasing an album together. The pair, who got engaged in December 2024 will release their collaborative album called 'I Said I Love You First' in March 2025.
Dua Lipa - 'Future Nostalgia' fifth anniversary edition
Release date: 28th March 2025
Dua Lipa has announced a special edition of her album 'Future Nostalgia' to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The album was originally released on 27th March just as the UK went into its first lockdown, and features hits such as 'Don't Start Now', 'Levitating' and 'Physical'.
James Arthur - 'Pisces'
Release date: 25th April 2025
James Arthur is set to release his highly anticipated sixth studio album, 'Pisces' in March. He has been teasing his new release since early December, following the release of the first song from the album 'ADHD'.
Perrie
Release date: Unknown
Perrie has announced her album has been finished and will be out this year, however she hasn't revealed what it will be called, or the exact release date. This album will be her first solo album since Little Mix started their hiatus in 2022.
Jax Jones
Release date: Unknown
Jax Jones has revealed he will be releasing his second studio album in 2025, however he has yet to reveal when it will be released or the tracklist. He has however confirmed it will feature some big collaborations.
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