BLACKPINK Members Profile & Facts

BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) is a four-member girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group members consist of Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa. They made their debut on August 8, 2016 with the digital single album, “Square One”.

BLACKPINK Profile

BLACKPINK Facts:

– Their greeting is “Two, three! Hello, this is BLACKPINK!”
– The group won their first music show just 13 days after their debut.
– BLACKPINK members were introduced in the following order, Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and lastly Rose.
– Their lightstick is called “Pyongbong”.
– The group does not have a leader and they became the first YG group without a leader.
– Their catchphrase is “BLACKPINK in your area!”.
– The group has collaborated with western artists like Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa.
– They made their Japanese debut in 2017 and American debut in 2019.
– All members of the group have successful solo careers and have smashed records in their respective fields.
– As trainees, the members used to have one Sunday off every other week. (Carpool Karaoke)
– BLACKPINK and Lisa’s individual cuts were selected for Billboard’s Best Photography of 2019.
– The members have been appointed as brand ambassadors for various international brands, including luxury fashion brands like Chanel and luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz.

Achievements

– BLACKPINK became the first female Kpop group to perform at Coachella in 2019.
– The group has earned several entries in the Guinness World Records, including “Most Viewed YouTube Video in 24 Hours” and “Most Subscribers for a female music group on YouTube.”
– Their debut song “Boombayah” became the most-viewed debut music video by a K-pop group at that time.
– The group’s music videos for “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” and “Kill This Love” surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, making them the first K-pop girl group to achieve this milestone.

Influence

– They have ranked multiple times in first and second positions on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list.
– In 2019, BLACKPINK were included in the TIME 100 Next list, which recognizes emerging artists, leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future.
– They have been cited as an inspiration by various Kpop groups including Kiss Of Life, Izna, BabyMonster, Tri:be, Class:y, and H1-Key.

Major Works

– Their popular songs include “How You Like That”, “Kill This Love”, “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Pink Venom”.

Awards

– As of 2024, BLACKPINK have won 106 awards since their debut including multiple international awards and breaking many Guinness World Records.
– They became one of the first Kpop girl groups to win a Billboard Music Award in 2023.
– The group was awarded the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)” by the United Kingdom in 2023.

WEBSITE
blackpinkmusic.com

Social Media Handles
Instagram: blackpinkofficial
Youtube: BLACKPINK
Twitter: ygofficialblink | BLACKPINK
TikTok: bp_tiktok
Weverse: blackpink
Facebook: BLACKPINKOFFICIAL

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

BLACKPINK Members Profile

1. Jisoo

Jisoo Facts:

– Jisoo had the habit of eating newspapers when she was young.
– She is the best at krumping according to members. (Carpool Karaoke)
– She prefers to clean up after someone cooking rather than cook herself.
– She said she is the type that takes a long time to get close to someone.
– Her morning routine includes taking probiotics, washing her face and then stretching.
– The hardest drink for her is a beer. (BoxMedia)
– She developed a fear of ghosts after experiencing sleep paralysis. (WIRED)
– She has a driver’s license and believes she is good at driving.
– She likes her Lady Dior bag the most.
– She thinks she is a parking expert because her spatial awareness is outstanding.
– She is scared to use knives.
– She only cries when she is generally sad and not because something has happened.
– Jisoo prefers her right side to be photographed over her left. (Rolling Stone)
– She loves being the youngest of her family and never wanted a younger sibling.
– She made the nickname “Jisoo Turtle Rabbit Kim” herself because she wanted a middle name like Jennie.
– She takes most selfies among them. (Billboard)
– She is really into MBTIs. (BoxMedia)
– She has a habit of setting a lot of alarms to wake up.
– She is a fan of TVXQ!.
– She always keeps a Contax T3 film camera in her bag to take pictures. (Vogue Korea)
– Her nighttime routine includes a bath, putting on a sheet mask, stretching and then going to sleep on a heated mattress pad.
– She did a personal colour match and the results said winter, cool and dark lipstick shades suit her best.
– She is considered the funniest member in BLACKPINK.
Read more facts about Jisoo

Social Media Handles
Instagram: sooyaaa__
Youtube: sooyaaa__
Weibo: weibo.cn

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify1 | Spotify2 | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

2. Jennie

Jennie Facts:

– Jennie always keeps a gemstone that she bought in LA in her bag. (Vogue France)
– She listens to meditating music when she’s travelling, especially in aeroplanes.
– Jennie prefers her left side to be photographed over her right.
– She is very careful about taking care of her face so it doesn’t have any scars. (Vogue France)
– Her mom wanted her to be a lawyer or a teacher.
– She would like to live in a princess-like mansion one day. (Billboard)
– She is known as the fashion icon in Blackpink.
– Her influences include Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Rihanna, and Beyoncé.
– Something most people don’t know is that she gets really shy when speaking English and doing interviews. (ELLE)
– Her dream role is a character in a cool action movie.
– She is friends with TWICE’s Nayeon and RED VELVET’s Irene.
– If she gets a chance to go back in the past, she would like to visit her school days in New Zealand.
– Jennie usually likes to take pictures of people and animals with her film camera.
– Her must-visit spot in Korea is Namsan Mountain overlooking the Han River. (Vogue Japan)
– She said she feels the most powerful when she is performing as Blackpink.
– She is a big fan of Brockhampton. (Rolling Stone)
– She said that she’ll still feel like a part of Blackpink even in her 70s.
– If she was a movie character, then she would be Gil Pender from Midnight in Paris.
– An item she takes with her everywhere is her personal pillow.
– She said she loved her look when she wore the black Chanel outfit in Paris. (ELLE)
Read more facts about Jennie

Social Media Handles
Instagram: jennierubyjane | lesyeuxdenini
Youtube: jennierubyjane
Weibo: weibo.cn

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

3. Rose

Rose Facts:

– Rose still has the guitar she brought from Australia when she first moved to Korea. (Rolling Stone)
– She used to cry in the bathroom when it got too hard during her trainee days.
– Her favourite Australian animal is the quokka but she has never seen one in real life.
– She dropped out of school to pursue her dream of becoming a Kpop idol.
– The most Australian thing about her is her accent.
– When she was young, her dad once wanted her to be outside of the house because she was always constantly singing. (Zach Sang Show)
– Rose prefers her left side to be photographed over her right.
– She is the most passionate about eating in BLACKPINK.
– Her voice is famously referred to as the “golden voice”.
– The most comfortable instrument for her to play is the keyboard.
– Her older sister used to call her “Rosie poop.”
– She used to go on seven to eight hour long road-trips with her family in Australia. (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
– She went on a summer trip to Gold Coast, Australia with her family when she was living in New Zealand.
– Her favorite songs include “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis.
– She loves to eat meat pie.
– Her secret talent is talking with her mouth closed. (Vogue Australia Celebrity)
Read more facts about Rose

Social Media Handles
Instagram: roses_are_rosie | hank_says_hank
Youtube: roses_are_rosie
TikTok: roses_are_rosie
Weibo: weibo.cn

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

4. Lisa

Lisa Facts:

– Lisa loves summer and can handle the hottest of weather because she is used to Thailand’s weather. (Complex)
– Her favourite dessert is chocolate mousse and her dad used to make it for when she was young.
– She prefers her left side to be photographed over her right.
– Her favorite restaurant is Wolfgang Steak House.
– Her first concert was a Kpop concert where multiple Kpop acts performed in one concert.
– Members picked her as someone who is most likely to embarrass herself in front of her crush.
– She likes the choreography to “Ddu-du Ddu-du” best out of Blackpink songs.
– She is childhood friends with GOT7‘s Bambam.
– She came to Korea for the first time at 13 with her parents.
– She recorded “Money” in one take. (Zach Sang Show)
– Her favorite Korean dish is gamjatang.
– She said she wants to be known as Lalisa when she is doing solo promotions because that’s her true identity.
– Her favorite karaoke songs include “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift.
– She thinks of the dance moves of a song after the first listen.
– When she became a trainee in Korea, Jennie was the first person to introduce herself to Lisa in English.
– She is influenced by Rihanna a lot.
– Her first performance on stage was when she was 5 at school performing a traditional Thai dance. (The First Time)
– She and Jennie forgets lyrics the most in the group. (Billboard)
– Her favorite Thai dish is Pakkapao.
– The most memorable performance of her life is Blackpink’s performance at Coachella.
– She routinely does boxing for exercise.
– Her favourite flowers are sunflowers because they’re yellow.
Read more facts about Lisa

Social Media Handles
Instagram: lalalalisa_m
Youtube: lalalalisa_m
Weibo: lisaofficial

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

BLACKPINK Photos:

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BlackPink – “DDU-DU DDU-DU” Most Viewed Musical Video:

BlackPink – “Shut Down” Latest Release Official Music Video: