Blackpink: 12 facts you need to know about the K-pop girlband

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   1. Everything you need to know about K-Pop band, Blackpink

   Female K-Pop band, Blackpink, are taking the music world by storm, with their catchy anthems and killer dance moves. But who are they? Why was their Coachella performance so iconic? And what are their biggest songs? Here's the lowdown...

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   2. Who are the Blackpink members?

   There are four members in K-Pop band, Blackpink. There’s Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa. Lisa and Jennie are the band’s rappers, while Jisoo and Rosé head up vocals.

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   3. How old are the members of Blackpink?

   Lead singer Jisoo (real name Kim Ji Soo) was born on January 3, 1995, making her 24 years old. Rapper Jennie (Kim Jennie) is 23 years old. Rosé was born on February 11, 1997, and is 22 years old. Lisa is also 22 years old, and celebrates her birthday on March 27.

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   4. Who is Jisoo from Blackpink?

   Korean singer Jisoo is one of the lead singers in K-Pop band, Blackpink. The 24-year-old became a YG Entertainment trainee in 2011, training for five years to become a singer. She joined Blackpink in August 2016, and has since become a fan favourite. The star recently dyed her black hair a fiery red - looking good gurl!

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   5. Who is Jennie from Blackpink?

   Jennie Kim is a South Korean rapper, singer and model. The Blackpink star, 23, studied at ACG Parnell College in New Zealand from the age of 9, but moved back to South Korea in 2010. She also appeared in Big Bang's G-Dragon music video.

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   6. Who is Lisa from Blackpink?

   Brunette beauty, Lisa, is reportedly the most followed K-Pop idol on Instagram, with over 17million followers. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, but is based in South Korea. Her real name is Lalisa Manoban.

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   7. Who is Rosé from Blackpink?

   K-Pop star Roseanne Park's birth name is Park Chaeyoung. She can play piano and guitar. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, but grew up in Melbourne, Australia.

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   8. When did Blackpink release their first music?

   The all-female K-Pop band made their music debut in 2016, when they released their album ‘Square One’.

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    9. Blackpink made K-Pop history with their Coachella 2019 performance

    Bagging yourself a slot at Coachella is no mean feat. And not only did Blackpink managed to get the gig, they changed history by becoming the first female K-Pop group to perform at the festival.

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    10. What are Blackpink’s biggest songs and how many do they have?

    Some of the group’s biggest hits include ‘Kill This Love’, ‘Stay’, ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’ and ‘Playing With Fire’. In total, as of April 2019, the band has released 9 original songs. They've released six singles and three additional songs on their album, Square One.

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    11. Where are Blackpink from?

    Jennie was born South Korea, but lived in Auckland, New Zealand for 5 years. Jisoo was born in Seoul and was raised in South Korea. Rosé was born in Aukland, New Zealand, but grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Finally, Lisa was born in Bangkok, Thailand.

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    12. Do Blackpink have Instagram?

    Blackpink fans can follow the K-Pop band on Instagram @blackpinkofficial. You can follow the gals, too @roses_are_rosie, @jennierubyjane, @sooyaaa_ and @lalalalisa_m

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    13. Are Blackpink going on tour in the UK?

    Blackpink are hitting up the UK in spring. They're playing at London's SSE Arena in Wembley on May 22. In the US, they're playing gigs in Inglewood, California on April 17 and Rosemont, Illinois, on April 24. They're also playing in Hamilton, Canada, on April 27.

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