BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016 under YG Entertainment. This timeline covers every major release, solo activity, and career milestone in chronological order.
Debuted August 8 with double single Boombayah and Whistle. Whistle reached #1 on Korean charts. Fastest girl group to win on a music show after debut.
Released Playing With Fire (November 2016) and As If It's Your Last (June 2017). Built a loyal domestic and growing international fanbase.
Square Up EP released with DDU-DU DDU-DU — became the most-viewed K-pop group music video at the time. First K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella announced for 2019.
Coachella performance (April) made history as the first K-pop girl group on the festival stage. Kill This Love EP released. First North American arena tour.
How You Like That pre-release broke YouTube premiere records. THE ALBUM — their first full-length — released October 2, featuring Lovesick Girls, Bet You Wanna ft. Cardi B, and Ice Cream ft. Selena Gomez. Netflix documentary BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky.
Born Pink album released September with Pink Venom and Shut Down. Born Pink World Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour by a K-pop girl group, visiting stadiums globally.
Contract renewals. Jisoo released solo album ME with viral hit Flower. Group activities paused as members pursued solo work. Lisa signed with RCA Records.
Rosé released APT. with Bruno Mars (massive global hit) and album rosie. Lisa released ROCKSTAR and ALTER EGO via her label LLOUD. Jennie released solo singles Mantra and solo album. Group reunion activity anticipated.