BLACKPINK

All Four BLACKPINK Members Hold Top 4 Spots on K-pop Instagram Rankings

As of Q1 2026, all four BLACKPINK members rank in the top four among K-pop artists on Instagram: Lisa leads at 107M followers, Jennie at 89.7M, Rosé at 84.5M, and Jisoo at 80.5M. Combined, the four members have over 362M followers — more than the entire population of the United States. Lisa's 107M alone exceeds South Korea's total population of ~51.7M by more than 2×.

Source: Koreaboo / Delivered

BLACKPINK 'DEADLINE' Album Goes Global #1 on Day One

BLACKPINK's long-awaited fourth studio album 'DEADLINE' debuted at #1 in 54 countries on release day, breaking the group's own records. The album marks their first group release since 'BORN PINK' (2022) and features a more experimental sound with contributions from producers across four continents.

Source: Billboard

Lisa Departs YG Entertainment, Launches Lloud Label

Lisa (Lalisa Manoban) officially departed from YG Entertainment in late 2023 following the expiration of her individual contract after BLACKPINK's group contract renewal. In January 2024, she announced the founding of Lloud, her own independent label backed by a global distribution deal with RCA Records. The move made her one of the first K-pop idols of her generation to own and control her own entertainment company.

Source: Soompi

Teddy Park: The Man Who Built BLACKPINK's Sound

Producer and songwriter Teddy Park (박홍준) has co-written and produced every major BLACKPINK title track since debut. Born in Los Angeles and shaped by US hip-hop, Teddy translates Western trap and pop production into K-pop's idol format — fusing hard 808 drops with melodic hooks that cross language barriers. He's the invisible architect behind 'DDU-DU DDU-DU', 'Kill This Love', 'How You Like That', and 'Pink Venom'.

Source: Billboard

BLACKPINK Breaks Coachella Attendance Record in Historic Return

BLACKPINK became the first K-pop act to headline Coachella, performing across two weekends in April 2023 to record-breaking crowds. Their set drew the largest single-day attendance in the festival's history. The performance included a surprise appearance and a 26-song setlist spanning their full discography.

Source: Rolling Stone