Everything To Know About K-Pop Group Blackpink (Before They're In Your Area)

With a 2019 world tour on the way (including arena stops in the U.S.), members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are about to bring their bombastic brand of music to the masses.Blackpink (sometimes stylized BLΛƆKPIИK) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, and they're about to take the U.S. by storm, starting at Coachella. The first girl group to debut under the YG Entertainment label in six years following the massively popular 2NE1, they quickly showed out and made a name for themselves, letting fans get to know each member of the group with some flashy, swagtastic tunes.Sure, they're all bossed up as a group, but you've got to get to know each member of Blackpink individually. She loves trying different types of food, balancing things on her head, and being a free spirit.Real name: Kim Jennie (nickname: Jendeukie)Role: Main Rapper, VocalistJennie is Blackpink's 24-year-old rapper, and she was the first member of the group to be revealed to the public. As the lead single from the group's first EP, Square Up, it's a great place to start, even if you're only in it for the music video's girl-crush aesthetic.Blackpink made their debut in 2016 with the ridiculously catchy rapid-fire dance track "Boombayah." The song and dynamic visual also serve the dual purpose of introducing each girl and their unique personality.