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Kim Ji-soo was born in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and has an older brother and sister. -
ennie Kim was born in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, as an only child. -
Roseanne Park was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to South Korean immigrant parents. She has an older sister. -
Pranpriya Manoban was born in Buriram Province, Thailand, she later legally changed her name to Lalisa, meaning the one being praised. -
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 released their debut single album, Square One, consisting of tracks "Boobayah" and "Whistle". -
BLACKPINK released their second single album, Square Two, consisting of tracks "Playing with Fire" and "Stay". -
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. -
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. -
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.