BLACKPINK: Who are the K-popstars?
They've announced a new album
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Despite branching out to forge successful solo careers, BLACKPINK are still very much together, and after finishing a 2025 world tour, they have now announced a new album called 'Deadline'! 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 are 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 finishing in January 2026.
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 pop stars. 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 the music video for 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 a world tour in 2025, they have now announced a new album 'Deadline' in February 2026.
Solo careers
Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo have each gone in search of a solo career in recent years - and they're smashing it! Here's what they've been up to...
Lisa
Lisa joined RAYE and Doja Cat at the 2025 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, and studio album 'Alter Ego' which was released the same month. She also featured on Maroon 5's 2025 single 'Priceless'.
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 was released in October 2024 and sparked a HUGE TikTok trend.
The singer has since released her debut album 'Rosie' and popular singles 'Number One Girl' and 'On My Mind' with Alex Warren. 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 released four solo singles 'Earthquake', 'Tears', 'Your Love' and 'Hugs & Kisses'.
Are BLACKPINK going on tour?
Blackpink completed their world tour in January 2026, which included a performance at Wembley Stadium on 15th August 2025. The band have not yet announced any more tours, however they have announced an album, so fans will be hoping for another tour.
How many YouTube subscribers do BLACKPINK have?
They currently have more than 99.6 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 million 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 1 billion 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 990 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 Gold 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.
In January 2026 they announced a name and release date for their first album since 2022. The band revealed 'Deadline' would be released on 27th February, calling it a mini album.
Now check out the biggest albums out in 2026:
Jason Derulo
Release date: 23rd January
Jason Derulo announced the release date for his last album just a 10 days before the EP drops. He told his fans: ' '#TheLastDance January 23rd my last album is done!'.
Louis Tomlinson - 'How Did I Get Here?'
Release date: 23rd January
Louis Tomlinson announced in September 2025 that he would be releasing his third album 'How Did I Get Here?' in January 2026. It will feature his song 'Lemonade'.
Westlife - '25 - The Ultimate Collection'
Release date: 13th February
Following the hugely exciting news that Westlife will be going on 'The 25th Anniversary World Tour' next year, the band have announced a new album called '25 - The Ultimate Collection'. The album will feature many of the band's biggest hits along with some new material recorded by all four members of the band.
Leigh-Anne - 'My Ego Told Me To'
Release date: 20th February
Leigh-Anne announced in October 2025 that she would be releasing her album in 2026. The album called 'My Ego Told Me To' will be supported by a tour of the same name.
Bruno Mars - 'The Romantic'
Release date: 27th February
Bruno Mars has confirmed his next album 'The Romantic' will be released on 27th February, and preceded by a new single, due for release on 9th January. This is the singer's first solo album since '24K Magic' in 2016.
Melanie C - 'Sweat'
Release date: 1st May
In October 2025, Melanie C has announced she will be releasing a new album called 'Sweat' in 2026, and it will feature her current single, which is the title track. The album will include 13 songs including the lead single and is the singer's 'most euphoric record to date'.
RAYE
Release date: 2026 - exact date unknown
Despite confirming it will be released in 2026, RAYE admitted in September 2025 that her second album has not been finished! On The Graham Norton Show she told the host: "I've kind of given myself a rough deadline, I would like to say the first third of next year, definitely the first half of next year."
Harry Styles
Release date: Expected 2026
While nothing has been confirmed about a fourth album for Harry Styles, fans have been speculating for some time that he will released an album in 2026. Find out more about the theories.
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