BLACKPINK Reunites After 11 Months
On August 9th, BLACKPINK celebrated its 8th anniversary and reunited as a full group after about 11 months apart. The members (Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa) attended the presentation for “BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] IN CINEMAS” at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, that afternoon. This was their first public appearance together since the Seoul finale of their world tour last September.
The members were all smiles as they signed autographs, took pictures with fans, and made eye contact. While taking a group photo, they held up eight fingers to celebrate their 8th anniversary.
Members Reflect on Their 8th Anniversary
During a follow-up interview, the members shared their feelings about their anniversary and excitement for the live-action film.
Jisoo said, “Since we debuted on August 8th at 8 p.m., the 8th anniversary feels even more significant. My affection for the fans who have supported us all this time has increased 800 times.“
Rosé added, “I heard that a fan who was an elementary school student at the time is now 20 years old, and I realized how time has flown. I watched the movie in advance, and it turned out really cool. I hope you enjoy it.“
Lisa expressed her hopes for the film, saying, “This is the first time we’ve been able to meet our fans in theaters, and I hope the emotions we felt at that time are conveyed to them.“
About “BORN PINK IN CINEMAS”
“BORN PINK IN CINEMAS” is a film that features live performances from BLACKPINK’s world tour, which attracted 1.8 million viewers across 34 cities worldwide from 2022 to 2023. The film was released in South Korea on July 31st and will be screened in over 110 countries.
BLACKPINK’s Achievements
Since their debut in August 2016 with the single “SQUARE ONE,” BLACKPINK has been a dominant force in the music world. They have consistently topped global charts with popular songs like “WHISTLE,” “BOOMBAYAH,” “Playing with Fire,” “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “Kill This Love,” and “How You Like That.” Their huge popularity has made them one of the biggest girl groups in the world.
BLACKPINK has reached many groundbreaking milestones, including being the first K-pop girl group to sell over 2 million albums and to top the Billboard 200 chart. They have headlined major music festivals like Coachella and Hyde Park, showcasing their global appeal. Their recent world tour, “BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK],” attracted an impressive audience of 1.8 million, further confirming their status as a global powerhouse.
Future Plans for the Group
Last year, the group renewed their contract with YG Entertainment, while the individual members chose to explore solo activities. BLACKPINK is set to resume group activities next year with new songs and a world tour.
