BLACKPINK’s Official YouTube Channel Surpasses 90 Million Subscribers
In an extraordinary achievement, BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel has reached a staggering 90 million subscribers, making it the first and largest record ever achieved by any artist worldwide.
According to YG Entertainment, the milestone was achieved at 5:36 am on July 17th, marking a significant milestone for the channel, which was launched on June 28, 2016, and has garnered immense popularity over the past seven years and one month.
Of particular note is the period from October 2022 to June of this year, during which the channel attracted approximately 7 million new subscribers, making it the K-pop artist with the highest growth rate during this time. This surge in subscribers can be attributed to member Jisoo’s highly successful solo activities, along with the group’s triumphant world tour, which generated a wave of new fans.
In July 2020, BLACKPINK made history as the first non-English speaking artist to secure a spot among the ‘Top 5 YouTube Subscribers’ list. Since then, they have surpassed renowned pop stars like Ariana Grande, Eminem, Ed Sheeran, Marshmallow, and Justin Bieber, solidifying their status as the world’s number one artist.
This record-breaking achievement holds even greater significance as it reflects YouTube’s role as a transformative force in the global music industry. The number of subscribers serves as a testament to the unwavering interest and anticipation from dedicated fans, showcasing their loyalty beyond mere curiosity or one-time viewership.
Additionally, the cumulative number of views on BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel has surpassed an impressive 32.2 billion. Notably, the group became the first K-pop act to surpass 2.1 billion views with iconic music videos like ‘DDU-DU DDU-DU,’ ‘Kill This Love’ (1.8 billion views), ‘Boombayah’ (1.6 billion views), ‘How You Like That’ dance performance video (1.4 billion views), and ‘As If It’s Your Last’ (1.3 billion views) among many others.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is currently embarking on their highly anticipated ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR’, which has already attracted an astounding 1.5 million attendees. The tour, titled [BORN PINK], will continue with upcoming shows in New Jersey, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more across the United States starting from August.
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Today’s Money Reporter Geonwoo Kim | 2023.07.17 12:29
The number of subscribers to BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel has surpassed 90 million. This is the first and biggest record among all artists in the world.
According to YG Entertainment on the 17th, the number of subscribers to Blackpink’s YouTube channel exceeded 90 million at 5:36am on the same day. About 7 years and 1 month has passed since the Blackpink channel opened on June 28, 2016.
In particular, from October 2022 when the Seoul concert was held until last June, it attracted about 7 million subscribers, showing the highest increase among K-pop artists during that period. It is interpreted that a large number of new fans have flowed in with member Jisoo’s first solo activity added to the successful world tour.
In July 2020, BLACKPINK became the first non-English speaking artist to be listed in the ‘Top 5 YouTube Subscribers’ list. Since then, he has overtaken famous pop stars such as Ariana Grande, Eminem, Ed Sheeran, Marshmallow, and Justin Bieber one after the other, standing tall as the world’s number one artist.
The company explained that it is more meaningful as YouTube is a leading player in changing the landscape of the global music market. The number of subscribers is an indicator of the constant interest and expectation of loyal fans, not simple curiosity about content or one-time viewing.
In addition, the cumulative number of views on Blackpink’s official YouTube channel has exceeded 32.2 billion. The first K-pop group to reach 2.1 billion views, including the music video for ‘DDU-DU DDU-DU’, ‘Kill This Love’ (1.8 billion views), ‘Boombayah’ (1.6 billion views) , ‘How You Like There are a total of 43 videos with hundreds of millions of views, including that performance video (1.4 billion views) and ‘Like If It’s Your Last’ (1.3 billion views).
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is holding the biggest global tour of the K-pop girl group, ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR’, attracting around 1.5 million people. [BORN PINK]’ in progress. From August, they will move to New Jersey, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc. in the United States.
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