History-making Born Pink was released Sept 16th
Blackpink rewrites the record books by claiming their first No. 1 album in the US with Born Pink making them the first girl group to top the Billboard 200 since 2008. The blockbuster project, which contains global hits “Pink Venom” and “Shut Down,” sold 102,000 album equivalent units in its first week of release. In doing so, the group becomes the first female K-pop act in history to reach the top of the Billboard 200.
In addition to conquering America, Born Pink has been a chart phenomenon all around the world. Blackpink’s sophomore set has also debuted at No. 1 in Canada and the UK, making them the first K-pop girl group to debut at No. 1 with over 20,000 album equivalent units in its first week.
The release of the album was accompanied by the ferocious music video for their latest single “Shut Down,” which has already amassed more than 119 million views. It follows the unstoppable “Pink Venom,” which made history by topping the Billboard Global 200 and debuting at No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs Chart. The song’s dazzling video also conquered YouTube, accruing over 90.4 million views within the first 24 hours.
Blackpink will kick off their Born Pink World Tour at the KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park on October 15th. The group will then visit the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, among others, before landing in New Zealand on June 21, 2023.
