With their addictive beats, attractive looks, and powerful lyrics, BLACKPINK, the popular K-pop girl group, rose to unprecedented heights. The Slots – Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé have created a long list of hit songs around the world. Fans of BLACKPINK are referred to as BLINKs. Here is a summary of 10 songs that remain popular in the K-pop industry showcasing the creativity of BLACKPINK and the reasons why they are the best.
BLACKPINK Songs Rise to Global Stardom
1. DDU-DU DDU-DU
Album: Square Up
Release Date: June 15, 2018
The song that banned all doubts over the ascendance of BLACKPINK into global pop stardom. It’s got a lot of swagger stemming from the combination of trap-style production with a strong baseline and hip-hop beats. The signature hand-gun choreography has even become a cultural staple. The song’s music video set records for a K-pop girl’s group as it became the most-watched one on YouTube. It is not a surprise that this is BLACKPINK’s most streamed song garnering over 200 million streams on Spotify and billions on YouTube, with all these views, it is beyond shocking.
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2. Kill This Love
Album: Kill This Love
Release date: April 4, 2019
Now that’s what I call an empowerment anthem. Kill This Love is a constant reminder to leave unhealthy relationships. The song features heavy beats and rap that clearly emphasize the group’s determined side. No wonder upon its release it broke so many records including the one where within 24 hours its music video got about 56.7 million views. The track also achieved a historic moment when it hit the 41 position in Billboard Hot 100 charts marking it one of the highest positions for K-pop girl groups.
3. BOOMBAYAH
Album: Square one
Release date: August 8, 2016
Now picture the very first time you watched a music video of a K-pop group for the very first time-that was the effect BLACKPINK’s debut song had on everyone. With constant good beats and eye-catching visuals, it is no wonder the music video has been watched by millions all over the world. It also marked the beginning of becoming a fan favorite because of its energetic vibe and bold lyrics. And with over 400 million streams of its music video on Spotify, it became the most streamed hour of any song of K-pop girl groups.
4. How You Like That
Album: The Album
Release date: June 26, 2020
The message behind this song is truly remarkable, being about rising against the odds and challenging everyone. The plot of the song is tuned excellently as it sets a record for being the fastest song to get 82.4 million views within a span of 24 hours. However, it is safe to say it is an equation that yields success from all angles as the track features a catchy indeed explosive chorus to go along with the song.
5. Lovesick Girls
Album: The Album
Release Date: October 2, 2020
This performance by this group is both an ode to melancholy and a voice of people who long to be in love. BLACKPINK Songs being a group known for their destructive and vibrant energy took the whole toning down the vulnerability up a notch by combining it with an uplifting sound. It also was received very well, reaching number 2 on the charts when it was released. And reached the Billboard Global 200 list, Interestingly enough this single was released on the 9th of October.
6. Playing With Fire
Album: Square Two
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Evocative yet soothing vocals complemented with Caribbean instrumentation is what I would use to describe this song. A love that is like a fire is what this song talks about, one that is incredibly enthralling yet riddled with danger. Nonetheless, the international audience seems to have liked it as it won first place in the Billboard World Digital Songs chart.
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7. As If It’s Your Last
Album: Blackpink in Your Area
Release Date: June 22, 2017
Popular opinion says that this song is the go-to for people looking to lift their spirits, thus the crucial topic of love is perfectly in sync with the rest of the performance, that is combining house music, reggae, and moombahton. The Ladies have an official channel on YouTube where they showcase their songs, when this particular song was uploaded it massively blew up, crossing over ten million views in record time releasing all the hurt but standing tall. This song is sure to bring a smile to your face. It became the fastest K-Pop video to receive ten million views on YouTube.
8. Whistle
Album: Square One
Release Date: August 8, 2016
The minimalist version of this song was a remnant of BLACKPINK’s distinct sound when they first started out as a group. The song was such a rapid success due to the incorporation of Lisa’s fast-paced rap alongside the catchy Whistle hook. Within 13 days after the release of the song, BLACKPINK was able to win their first music award after they debuted the song.
9. Forever Young
Album: Square Up
Release Date: June 15, 2018
An anthem dedicated to all the young people around the world, Forever Young is a celebration of life and the opportunities it brings as you grow older. This song is one of the many songs in BLACKPINK’s collection that was used in their live performances due to the strong beat and impactful message. Due to the great choreography and lively lyrics many of the B-Links are encouraged to make the most out of their time.
10. Kiss and Make Up (with Dua Lipa)
Album: Dua Lipa (Complete Edition)
Release Date: October 19, 2018
This particular song in fact is a collaboration with one of the most loved singers in the music industry, Dua Lipa, and it’s one of the tracks that stand out in BLACKPINK Songs. The combination of Korean and English in this song was done in a fluid manner which made the song so much better. This song is all about love, understanding and overcoming recurring issues that come with a relationship.
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Final Thoughts
BLACKPINK Songs cannot just be classified as a pastime — it is nothing short of a cultural revolution. With their almighty beats and astounding visuals, together with expert copywriting of song lyrics, they have raised the K-pop genre to an international level. No matter whether you are a long-lasting BLINK or a fresh one from the other side of the world, These hailed top 10 songs of BLACK PINK will surely serve you a slice of the pleasurable chaos.
