BLACKPINK marked ten years since debuting on August 8, 2016 with the single album 'Square One.' Billboard's timeline of the group's career documents a series of chart and performance milestones achieved by Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa over the following decade.
In November 2016, 'Playing With Fire' entered the Canadian Hot 100 at No. 92, making BLACKPINK the first K-pop girl group to appear on that chart. In June 2018, 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' debuted at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the EP 'Square Up' opened at No. 40 on the Billboard 200. Those were the highest positions recorded by a K-pop girl group on the respective charts at that time.
The 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du' music video drew 36.2 million views in its first 24 hours and reached 100 million views in ten days. BLACKPINK later became the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella and the first Asian act to headline the festival. The group's YouTube channel also became the first artist channel to exceed 100 million subscribers.
After the members pursued separate solo projects, BLACKPINK regrouped in 2025 for the 'DEADLINE' world tour. The group followed the tour with the 2026 album 'DEADLINE,' extending its activities into the tenth-anniversary year. The anniversary reflects a documented sequence of releases, chart entries and touring achievements rather than a single new record.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did BLACKPINK debut?
BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016 with the single album Square One.
What milestones did BLACKPINK reach during its first decade?
The group's documented milestones include Billboard chart records, becoming the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella, later headlining the festival and exceeding 100 million YouTube subscribers.
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