Witness BLACKPINK‘s historic achievement as they become the first K-Pop artist to hit 1.6 billion views with three music videos. Explore the significance of this milestone in the K-Pop landscape.
BLACKPINK continues to blaze trails and set records as they achieve yet another remarkable milestone on YouTube. On July 4, at approximately 6:49 a.m. KST, BLACKPINK’s music video for “BOOMBAYAH” crossed the 1.6 billion views mark. This achievement comes nearly six years, 10 months, 25 days, and 11 hours since the music video was released on August 8, 2016, at 8 p.m. KST. What makes this even more special is that “BOOMBAYAH” is the first K-pop debut music video in history to reach this milestone.
But that’s not all. BLACKPINK has now etched their name in history as the first K-pop artist to have three different music videos surpass the 1.6 billion views mark. “BOOMBAYAH” joins the ranks of “DDU-DU DDU-DU” and “Kill This Love,” making it the group’s third music video to achieve this feat.
BLACKPINK’s success is a testament to their global appeal and the captivating power of their music and visuals. Their ability to consistently break records and set new standards in the K-Pop industry is indicative of their immense popularity and the unwavering support of their fans.
As BLACKPINK continues to make waves and captivate audiences worldwide, their achievements serve as an inspiration and a benchmark for artists in the K-Pop industry. With their talent, charisma, and groundbreaking music videos, BLACKPINK is not just creating history but also shaping the future of K-Pop on a global scale.