Hello BLINKs! It's time for the weekly Star Chasing Weekly again! This week we are going to talk about our beloved BLACKPINK! 2024 marks BLACKPINK's eighth year since official formation; let's look back at their wonderful moments over the years!
First, let's start from their origins. BLACKPINK was officially introduced by YG Entertainment on August 8, 2016, consisting of four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—making it the company's first girl group in seven years. Their concept was the "most flirtatious girl group," and they quickly secured a foothold in the K-POP scene.
When it comes to BLACKPINK's concerts, the most memorable for fans is probably their "BORN PINK" world tour! The tour officially kicked off in October 2022, traveling across North America, Europe, and multiple Asian cities, including Seoul, London, Paris, New York, Las Vegas, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, and more, attracting over a million fans. The success of this tour also set multiple records, making them one of the most outstanding K-POP girl groups in terms of concert ticket sales.
Regarding the Asian leg, BLACKPINK performed in Taipei in March 2023 at the Taipei Arena, drawing a large number of Taiwanese BLINKs to support. In addition, they visited Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, and other cities, with each show being a sold‑out event. If fans want to relive those wonderful moments, they can follow the official performance videos uploaded on various streaming platforms.
Besides group activities, the four members have also had rich individual development in recent years. Jennie recently established her own personal label "ODD ATELIER", continuing to shine in the fields of music and fashion. Rosé continues to showcase her musical talent and frequently participates in various fashion events. In 2024, Lisa held a solo concert on Spotify titled "Lisa: Lalisa the Film", showcasing her stage charm and dancing prowess.
Jisoo has been focusing on her acting career in recent years, delivering outstanding performances in film and television projects.
When it comes to the members' screen work, Jisoo's drama on Disney+ has attracted much attention, showing a side of her different from that of an idol singer. In 2024, Lisa held a performance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing her music to the South American market. Jennie also participated in an American TV series, demonstrating her ambition to enter the international market.
Looking ahead, although BLACKPINK currently focuses on individual development, the four members frequently interact on social media, letting fans feel the deep bond between them. As artists under YG Entertainment, Jisoo and Jennie still maintain good relations with the company, while Rosé and Lisa are each expanding their career horizons in different fields.
For fans who want to revisit BLACKPINK's classic stages, the recent film 'BLACKPINK: THE MOVIE' can be watched on various platforms. This documentary includes many exciting performance clips and behind‑the‑scenes footage. Their music continues to maintain high view counts on major streaming platforms, with songs like 'DDU‑DU DDU‑DU', 'How You Like That', and 'Shut Down' still being iconic K‑pop tracks.
Finally, a reminder for all BLINKs: if you want to stay up to date on BLACKPINK's latest news, follow the official social media accounts of the four members, as well as YG Entertainment's official channels. This way you can get their activity updates as soon as possible!
That's all for this week's fan‑news roundup. See you next week! Remember to like, subscribe, share, and tell us your memories of BLACKPINK in the comments! BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA!
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