BLACKPINK has turned 8 years old! Recently, the members reunited after some time to celebrate their 8th debut anniversary with a special party. On August 9th, they gathered at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, for the ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMAS’ event.
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BLACKPINK 8th Anniversary
The pink carpet and stage greetings marked their first appearance as a complete group in 11 months, following their world tour finale last September. Fans were beyond excited to see them all together again.
All four members coordinated in black outfits, each showcasing their unique style. Rosé, Jennie, and Jisoo wore black mini dresses, elegantly highlighting their slender figures, while Lisa rocked a chic look with a flashy jacket and leather pants. Together, they perfectly embodied the essence of BLACKPINK. During the event, they received a pink cake, sharing the joy of the moment. Jennie even shed tears of emotion, touching the hearts of many fans.
World Tour 'BORN PINK' in Cinemas Pink Carpet Event
BLACKPINK made their debut on August 8, 2016, with the single ‘SQUARE ONE,’ quickly amassing a global fanbase and rising to fame as a top girl group. With hits like ‘Whistle,’ ‘Boombayah,’ ‘Playing With Fire,’ ‘As If It’s Your Last,’ ‘DDU-DU DDU-DU,’ ‘Kill This Love,’ and ‘How You Like That,’ they have continuously made history in K-pop. They became the first K-pop girl group to achieve double million-seller status, topped the U.S. Billboard 200, and were the first Asian artists to headline Coachella and Hyde Park. Truly, they have dominated the titles of "first" and "best."
In 2022, they successfully concluded the ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK],’ the largest world tour by a K-pop girl group, attracting around 1.8 million attendees. On top of that, the news of their contract renewal with YG Entertainment reassured fans that BLACKPINK will continue their activities as a group, fueling even more excitement. Their strength as a group is truly remarkable.
The newly introduced ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMAS’ features the live performance from their finale at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, set to be screened in over 110 countries worldwide. This achievement marks a new record for the most widespread release of a concert film by a girl group. BLACKPINK’s popularity knows no bounds!
Recently, YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun-suk announced plans for BLACKPINK's comeback and a new world tour in 2025. During the event, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa personally thanked their fans, pledging to give their all in their upcoming activities as a complete group. Don’t you think it’s thrilling to see how much effort BLACKPINK puts in for their beloved BLINKs?
Celebrating their 8 years together with their fans, BLACKPINK has promised to keep shining brightly by our side. This 8th anniversary is sure to be an unforgettable moment for both BLACKPINK and BLINKs!
