Who Is The Leader Of Blackpink?
Have you heard of this South Korean pop sensation? Its music is taking over the world.
Blackpink is a K-pop band that has been gaining popularity in recent years. They currently boast over 30 million Instagram followers and five Guinness World Records to their name, not even counting the historic MTV VMAs win. The recent release of their Netflix documentary, ” BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky” has gained more interest in the group and how they became famous. Who are the members of this group? What exactly can we expect from their new documentary?
WHO IS BLACKPINK?
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group that has been gaining popularity since its debut. Though the first member joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2010, it wasn’t until 2016 when they released “Square One”. The group’s sound is mostly a mix of K-pop, EDM, and hip hop with some songs being described as having elements from all three genres.
BLACKPINK MEMBERS
The four members of this group are Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé.
Jennie (24) – The first member of the girl group to be signed on as a trainee and confirmed by management, she was only 14.
Lisa (23) – She is a Thai rapper and the second trainee at YG Entertainment in 2011.
Jisoo (25) – She started out as a trainee before landing her spot in the band the same year as Lisa.
Rosé (23) – The final member of the team, signing on as a trainee in 2012.
The trainee program is designed for young entertainers who want to become K-pop stars. The lessons include singing, dancing, and acting tutorials.
WHO IS THE LEADER OF BLACKPINK?
Despite not having an *official* leader, fans have given Jisoo the title of unofficial Blackpink’s “leader”—likely because she is the oldest.
BLACKPINK’S COLLABORATIONS
The group has collaborated with a number of famous artists, including Selena Gomez (Ice Cream) and Cardi B (Bet You Wanna). They also collaborated with Lady Gaga on “Sour Candy.” And in 2018, the group worked with Dua Lipa to release the song “Kiss and Make Up.”
BLACKPINK MADE HISTORY AT THE 2019 COACHELLA FESTIVAL
The group Blackpink made history as the first-ever female K-pop group to perform at this event. The talented ladies took the stage on April 12 and 19, making them a huge success.
ABOUT NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY ‘BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY’
The film reveals the members’ individual journeys, exploring their childhoods and how they grew up to become part of such an iconic music group. The group’s member Jisoo has announced that you can expect to see rare footage of each audition in the documentary.
ABOUT BLACKPINK’S HOUSE
Blackpink House is a reality series that follows the lives of Blackpink’s members. The show follows four members of the crew as they live together in their dorm. And lucky for fans, all 12 episodes are now available on YouTube!
