BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl-band formed by YG Entertainment, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They debuted in August 2016, with their single “Square One,” immediately taking the K-pop industry by storm. All four members gained massive worldwide recognition for their dynamic performances, charming personality traits, and diverse talent ranging from singing and dancing to fashion and modelling.
1. Jisoo, born as Kim Ji-soo on January 3, 1995, in Gunpo, South Korea, is the visual and lead vocalist of the group. Born and raised in Korea, she attended the School of Performing Arts in Seoul before joining YG Entertainment in July 2011.
2. Jennie, identified as Jennie Kim, was born on January 16, 1996, in Seoul. She spent her early life studying in New Zealand. Soon after her return to Korea, she joined YG Entertainment in 2010 and became known for her unique rapping style.
3. Rosé, originally named Roseanne Park and later changed her Korean name to Park Chae-young, was born on February 11, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. She grew up there before moving to Melbourne, Australia. She auditioned for YG Entertainment in 2012 and relocated to Korea for training.
4. Lisa, with her real name Lalisa Manoban, was born on March 27, 1997, in Buri Ram, Thailand. She grew up in a well-off family and joined YG Entertainment in 2011 following an audition in Thailand, becoming the group’s main dancer.
**Profile Summary**
***Jisoo***
– Full name: Kim Ji-soo
– Age: 26
– Birthday: January 3, 1995
– Nationality: Korean
– Hometown: Gunpo, South Korea
– Occupation: Singer, Actress
– Known For: BLACKPINK
– Net Worth: $20 Million
***Jennie***
– Full name: Jennie Kim
– Age: 25
– Birthday: January 16, 1996
– Nationality: Korean
– Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
– Occupation: Singer, Rapper, Model
– Known For: BLACKPINK
– Net Worth: $22 Million
***Rosé***
– Full name: Roseanne Park (Park Chae-young)
– Age: 24
– Birthday: February 11, 1997
– Nationality: Korean-New Zealander
– Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
– Occupation: Singer
– Known For: BLACKPINK
– Net Worth: $20 Million
***Lisa***
– Full name: Lalisa Manoban
– Age: 24
– Birthday: March 27, 1997
– Nationality: Thai
– Hometown: Buri Ram, Thailand
– Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Model
– Known For: BLACKPINK
– Net Worth: $22 Million
With their diverse backgrounds and unique talents, BLACKPINK has continually risen as a worldwide sensation. They are best known for their electrifying performances, genre-blending music, and empowering lyrics. They have multiple hit singles that topped domestic and international music charts. Some notable ones include “Boombayah,” “Whistle,” “Playing with Fire,” “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” and “Kill This Love.”
Despite their immense success, the group faced criticism for their seemingly less frequent musical releases compared to other K-pop acts. YG Entertainment’s handling of the group was also questioned at times. However, this did not deter their success or the love their fans, known as “Blinks,” have towards them. Their journey is a testament to their talent, perseverance, and dominance in the K-pop music scene.