The path to success is slow for some stars, but a meteoric rise right to the top for others. The latter was the case for girl group Blackpink, rightly crowned the queen of K-pop since day one of its debut on Aug. 8, 2016.
After years of breaking records and writing history, the quartet celebrates the seventh anniversary of its debut on Tuesday with a gigantic elephant sitting in the center of the celebration hall — will all four members renew their contracts with YG Entertainment?

At Blackpink's seventh annivesary, 'To renew or not to renew' is the question

Every K-pop fandom hopes its artist’s next song will top the charts, but for girl group Blackpink’s fan club Blink, their hopes are a lot more humble — that there will be a next song.

Blackpink has made history with every new song it has released since debuting in 2016, earning the titles “biggest girl group in the world” from the Grammys, TIME magazine, Rolling Stone, Forbes and many more.

Just last September, it became the first ever K-pop girl group to top Billboard’s 200 albums chart with its second full-length album “Born Pink.” Earlier this month, the group’s music video for "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" (2018) surpassed 2 billion views, marking the first time for a K-pop band to achieve the feat.

However, along with the shower of accolades that the band received with the “Born Pink” album was a recurring criticism; What took so long? It was the first new release to come from the group in two years since its last full-length album, “The Album.” 

However, along with the shower of accolades that the band received with the “Born Pink” album was a recurring criticism; What took so long? It was the first new release to come from the group in two years since its last full-length album, “The Album.” 

Is Blackpink too slow or is K-pop just too fast?

Jisoo's agency denied any connection to her brother's alleged sex crime, emphasizing their independence and intent to pursue legal action against false information spreading online regarding the situation.

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Blackpink's Jisoo denies any connection to brother's alleged sex crime amid online speculation

Blackpink member Jisoo is set to receive the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Canneseries this year, according to the television festival’s organizers on Tuesday.

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Jisoo to receive Rising Star award at Cannes TV festival in April

Idol-turned-actor "The King's Warden" star Park Ji-hoon is powering the popularity of the film at the box office

Park Ji-hoon of 'The King's Warden' hits high note while other idol-turned actors fall flat

It is safe to say that BTS redefined what K-pop is capable of. The history of the seven-piece superstar has been marked by relentless new highs and unprecedented milestones, from global recognition to record-shattering chart performances.

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K-pop kept breaking records without BTS. Now the benchmark is back.

Girl group Blackpink is releasing a clothing line in collaboration with streetwear brand Complex and the Walt Disney Company, YG Plus said on Friday. 

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Blackpink to release clothing line in collaboration with Complex, Disney

With “Jump” (2025), Blackpink signaled a pivot toward a harder EDM sound, which the quartet fully embraced with what may be its most experimental lead single yet: “GO,” the lead track for its latest EP, “Deadline.”

Blackpink's 'Deadline' walks a fine line between reinvention and evolution: Review

Blackpink’s Jisoo is set to step into her first romantic comedy role with Netflix’s upcoming series “Boyfriend on Demand,” setting her sights on earning the ambitious title of “rom-com goddess.”

Blackpink's Jisoo eyes 'rom-com goddess' title with role in upcoming drama 'Boyfriend on Demand'

Blackpink unveiled the first portrait teasers for its third EP "Deadline." The two sets of photos released by YG Entertainment on Monday showed the four Blackpink members flaunting their iconic poise.

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Blackpink unveils refined look in first portraits for new EP 'Deadline'

The lead track for girl group Blackpink’s upcoming EP “Deadline” is titled “GO,” YG Entertainment said Friday.

Blackpink announces upcoming 'Deadline' EP's lead track 'GO'

Blackpink and U.S.-Singaporean tech company Razer are set to release their new collaboration line on Wednesday in Hong Kong, according to the girl group's agency.

Blackpink, Razer to begin sales of collaborative gaming products at Hong Kong pop-up

Outside a three-story gallery facing Gyeongbok Palace, Jennie’s gaze from five years ago meets the present, staring out toward the city that raised her.

‘In Seoul city, I see your soul’: Jennie looks back on her 20s in first photo exhibition

The new year has dawned, and 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for K-pop. From long-awaited comebacks and major anniversaries to anticipated announcements, the year ahead is poised to kick off with a bang.

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