Since debuting in 2016, BLACKPINK—comprising LISA, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and JISOO—has been busy not only making music but also repeatedly collecting accolades. Besides climbing the charts with well-received releases and catchy tunes, the quartet has raked in numerous firsts as an all-female K-pop group beloved worldwide.

"It’s very surprising to us. All the records are the results of our fans, BLINKs, and their unconditional support," Jennie told Grammy.com in September 2020. "Every day we try to acknowledge how grateful we are, but more than the pressure, we are ready to give them back as much as they gave us. It just gives us more motivation to go further than we ever dreamed of."

And BLACKPINK is primed to knock down even more records as new music and projects arrive. Read on to see what the global K-pop superstar group has managed to accomplish together thus far.

Nov. 26, 2016: First K-Pop Girl Group on Canadian Hot 100

BLACKPINK’s “Playing With Fire” opened at No. 92 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart dated Nov. 26. The feat made them the first K-pop girl group to chart on the Canadian Hot 100. This early milestone signaled the group’s growing international appeal, as the song’s haunting melody and bold production resonated far beyond South Korea.

June 30, 2018: Three Billboard Charts Records

On the Billboard charts dated June 30, BLACKPINK achieved several firsts:

• Hot 100: “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” debuted at No. 55, making it the highest-charting hit ever by a K-pop girl group on the chart.
• Billboard 200: Sophomore EP Square Up debuted at No. 40, becoming the highest-charting album by an all-female K-pop group at the time.
• Emerging Artists: They debuted at No. 1, becoming the first female K-pop group to top that chart.

These records underscored BLACKPINK’s ability to break through in a market dominated by Western acts, thanks to their genre-blending sound and powerful performances.

July 5, 2018: Most Viewed Korean Music Video on YouTube

The video for “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” snagged 36.2 million views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most viewed Korean music video of 2018 at that point. YouTube also confirmed it was the fastest video by a K-pop girl group to earn 100 million views, achieving the milestone in only 10 days. This viral success highlighted the group’s massive digital footprint and dedicated fanbase.

Jan. 21, 2019: Most Viewed Video by a K-Pop Group

“Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” set a new YouTube record with 620.9 million views, making it the most-viewed music video by a K-pop group at the time. The record demonstrated BLACKPINK’s growing dominance on the platform, where they would continue to break barriers.

March 2, 2019: First Female K-Pop Artists on a Billboard Cover

The March 2 issue of Billboard magazine featured BLACKPINK on the cover—a historic first for a female K-pop group. The issue included five different covers: one group shot and individual covers for Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé. The cover story highlighted their influence as global fashion icons and music pioneers.

March 21, 2019: First K-Pop Group to Reach 20 Million YouTube Subscribers

The group amassed 20 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel, making them the first female K-pop group to achieve this. This milestone reflected the unwavering support of BLINKs and BLACKPINK’s ability to consistently produce engaging content.

April 8, 2019: Biggest Music Video Debut on YouTube

The music video for “Kill This Love” was the biggest music video debut in YouTube’s history at the time, pulling in 56.7 million views in its first 24 hours. It also reached 100 million views in less than three days and set a record with 979,000 peak concurrents. The video’s cinematic production and fierce choreography captivated audiences worldwide.

April 12, 2019: First K-Pop Girl Group to Perform at Coachella

BLACKPINK became the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Their electrifying set on opening day introduced the festival’s massive audience to their high-energy performance style, blending Korean and English lyrics seamlessly. This appearance opened doors for other K-pop acts at major Western festivals.

April 20, 2019: Two More Billboard Charts Records

• Hot 100: “Kill This Love” debuted at No. 41, becoming the highest-charting Hot 100 song by a K-pop girl group, surpassing their own record with “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du.”
• Billboard 200: Their Kill This Love EP debuted at No. 24, the highest charting title by an all-female K-pop group.

These consecutive chart achievements signaled that BLACKPINK was not a one-hit wonder but a consistent powerhouse with global staying power.

Aug. 15, 2019: First K-Pop Girl Group Recognized by RIAA

“Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, making BLACKPINK the first female K-pop group to receive such certification. This formal recognition from the U.S. music industry further cemented their crossover appeal.

Nov. 11, 2019: First K-Pop Group Video With 1 Billion YouTube Views

BLACKPINK became the first K-pop group to have a music video reach 1 billion views on YouTube with “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du.” The video, released in June 2018, crossed the billion mark in just over a year. Fellow Korean artist Psy had previously achieved this with “Gangnam Style” in 2012.

June 29, 2020: Biggest Music Video Premiere on YouTube — Again

The video for “How You Like That” premiered with 1.66 million peak concurrents and 86.4 million views in its first 24 hours, beating their own record set by “Kill This Love.” The track’s empowering message and striking visuals resonated instantly, solidifying BLACKPINK as YouTube royalty.

June 30, 2020: Three Guinness World Records

Thanks to “How You Like That,” BLACKPINK earned three Guinness World Records: most viewed YouTube video in 24 hours, most viewed music video on YouTube in 24 hours, and most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours by a K-pop group. All three records were previously held by BTS, highlighting BLACKPINK’s direct competition with Korea’s biggest boy band.

July 8, 2020: A View From YouTube’s Top

In early July, BLACKPINK became the sixth act to surpass 40 million YouTube subscribers, joining Justin Bieber, Marshmello, Ed Sheeran, Eminem, and Ariana Grande. By the end of the month, they had overtaken Grande, amassing 42.7 million followers. This subscriber growth reflected their consistent release of high-quality music videos and engaging content like dance practices and behind-the-scenes vlogs.

July 11, 2020: Highest-Charting Single by a Girl Group on Digital Song Sales

“How You Like That” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, tying with The Pussycat Dolls and The Chicks for the highest-charting single by an all-female group on that chart. This achievement showcased BLACKPINK’s strong digital sales base, driven by their global fanbase.

Aug. 30, 2020: First Female K-Pop Group to Win a VMA

BLACKPINK won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Summer with “How You Like That,” becoming the first all-female K-pop group to win at the VMAs. They were also nominated for Best Group, though that award went to BTS. The win marked a major breakthrough for K-pop girl groups at mainstream American award shows.

Sept. 10, 2021: Most Subscribed Artist on YouTube

BLACKPINK surpassed Justin Bieber as the artist with the most YouTube subscribers, reaching 65.5 million followers. In a statement, the group said, “Our BLINKs contributed a lot to this achievement. Therefore we hope they also enjoy this honor. We will continue to bring positivity and great energy through our music and videos.”

June 28, 2022: First Artist to Reach 75 Million YouTube Subscribers

The group became the first musical act on YouTube to hit 75 million subscribers, extending their lead as the most-subscribed artist on the platform. This milestone underscored their unparalleled digital reach and the loyalty of their fanbase.

Aug. 22, 2022: Biggest Music Video Debut of the Year (So Far)

BLACKPINK’s “Pink Venom” scored the biggest music video debut in 24 hours in 2022 with 90.4 million views on YouTube. It became the third-largest music video debut of all time, trailing only BTS’s “Butter” and “Dynamite.” On Spotify, “Pink Venom” also became the most-streamed song by a female artist in a single day in 2022.

Aug. 23, 2022: First Song to Debut at No. 1 on Hot Trending Songs Chart

“Pink Venom” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart dated Aug. 27, making it the first song ever to debut at the summit of that chart. The chart tracks songs trending on social media, and BLACKPINK’s dominance in that space was clear.

Aug. 29, 2022: Australian Chart History

BLACKPINK made history in Australia when “Pink Venom” debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Singles Chart, making them the first K-pop group to top the Australian singles survey. This feat demonstrated the group’s strong fanbase in the Oceania region.

Sept. 25, 2022: First K-Pop Girl Group to Top the Billboard 200

With their sophomore album Born Pink, BLACKPINK debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making them the first all-female K-pop group to achieve this. The album was also the first by an all-female group to top the chart since Danity Kane’s Welcome to the Dollhouse in 2008. BLACKPINK became the third K-pop group overall to top the chart, following BTS and Stray Kids.

Jan. 24, 2023: Lisa Sets 3 New Guinness World Records

Lisa tripled up on records when Guinness World Records announced she had set new records for most Instagram followers for a K-pop artist (86.3 million), first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Video Music Awards, and first solo K-pop winner at the MTV Europe Music Awards. These solo achievements highlighted the individual star power of each member.

April 15 and 22, 2023: First Asian Act to Headline Coachella

Four years after becoming the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella, BLACKPINK returned as headliners, making them the first Asian act to headline the festival. Their two weekend sets featured pyrotechnics, elaborate choreography, and guest performances, with the group posting on Instagram: “Still feels surreal that we did this! Thank you @coachella for having us!”

March 2024: First K-Pop Girl Group in Spotify’s Billions Club

BLACKPINK became the first K-pop girl group to join Spotify’s Billions Club when “How You Like That” surpassed one billion streams on the platform. This achievement underscored their staying power in the streaming era.

July 23, 2025: Woman-Fronted Act With Most No. 1s on Global Excl. U.S.

BLACKPINK’s first new song in three years topped Billboard’s Global Excl. U.S. chart dated July 26, 2025, marking their fourth No. 1 on that tally. This made them the woman-fronted act with the most No. 1s since the chart launched in 2020. Only BTS has more No. 1s on that chart, with seven.

Feb. 20, 2026: First Artist to Surpass 100M YouTube Subscribers

One week before the release of their album DEADLINE, BLACKPINK made history yet again by becoming the first artist to surpass 100 million subscribers on YouTube. The milestone came about nine years and eight months after the channel’s launch on June 28, 2016. This record cements BLACKPINK as the most-subscribed musical act on the platform, a testament to their enduring global appeal and the unwavering support of BLINKs.

Source: Yahoo Entertainment News