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Kim Jisoo is born
Kim Ji-soo was born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and has an older brother and sister. -
Jennie Kim is born
ennie Kim was born in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, as an only child. -
Roseanne Park is born
Roseanne Park was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to South Korean immigrant parents. She has an older sister. -
Pranpriya Manoban is born
Pranpriya Manoban was born in Buriram Province, Thailand, she later legally changed her name to Lalisa, meaning the one being praised. -
YG Entertainment officially named their girl group BLACKPINK and will have 4 members
The group's name meant "pretty isn't everything" and symbolized that "they are a team that encompasses not only beauty, but also great talent." -
BLACKPINK debut
Blackpink released their debut single album, Square One, consisting of tracks "Boobayah" and "Whistle". -
BLACKPINK 2nd single album
BLACKPINK released their second single album, Square Two, consisting of tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay". -
Released their first Korean-language EP, Square Up
It is available in two versions and contains four tracks, with "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" released as the lead single. Upon its release, Square Up debuted at the top spot of the Gaon Albums Chart and went on to sell almost 179,000 copies on its first fifteen days of release in South Korea. -
Released their second Korean-language EP, Kill This Love
The title track was released as the lead single. The single peaked at number two in South Korea and became the group's first top-50 hit in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Song "Don't Know What To Do" was later promoted in korean music programs as the EP's sub-title track. -
Released their first studio album
Blackpink recorded over ten new songs and worked with a variety of producers, including Teddy, Tommy Brown, R. Tee, Steven Franks, and 24. Eight songs made the final tracklist, including two collaborations: "Ice Cream" with Selena Gomez, and "Bet You Wanna," featuring Cardi B. The album explores the themes of love and the complexities of growing up. Musically, The Album utilizes pop, R&B, hip hop, EDM, and trap elements.