BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK, a globally recognized music group, made their mark in the music industry with their debut in August 2016 under YG Entertainment, launching their career with the single album "Square One." The group quickly rose to fame, with their singles "Kill This Love" and "How You Like That" setting records for the most-viewed within the first 24 hours of release. Their success extended beyond South Korea, with their albums "The Album" and "Born Pink" achieving significant recognition on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200. These albums broke records for the best-selling albums by a female act in South Korea, with "Born Pink" marking the first album by a girl group to reach number one on the Billboard 200 since 2008.

The group's world tours have been equally successful, with their "Born Pink World Tour" becoming the highest-grossing concert tour by a female group and Asian act. Their influence also extended to major events such as Coachella, where they were the first Asian act to headline. Beyond their music, BLACKPINK has a significant digital presence, holding the most-subscribed and most-viewed music artist channel on YouTube and being the most-followed and most-streamed girl group on Spotify. Their advocacy work, notably for climate change awareness, led to them being invested as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2023.

Over the years, BLACKPINK has received numerous awards, including Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards, People's Choice Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. They were the first girl group to win Group of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards in the 21st century. In recognition of their global influence and contribution to spreading K-pop and Korean culture, they were named Time's 2022 Entertainer of the Year. BLACKPINK's success and influence extend beyond music, with each member serving as a global ambassador for different luxury brands, contributing to their recognition as global leaders in both music and fashion.