The global music scene celebrates a groundbreaking moment as BLACKPINK becomes the first musical group ever to exceed 100 million subscribers on their official YouTube Artist Channel. Members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have solidified their status as leaders in the digital entertainment world through unwavering fan devotion.
Milestone Recognition
YouTube is commemorating this milestone with a special Red Diamond Creator Award, a distinction that’s rarer than the standard Diamond Play Button and typically given to top influencers. BLACKPINK earns this as the pioneering music act, signifying the extraordinary connection with their audience known as BLINKs. It underscores the group’s dominance since their 2016 debut, evolving into icons of worldwide fame by 2026.
Pinoy BLINKs’ Vital Role
Philippine supporters have played a crucial part in this success, with the country consistently placing high in contributors to BLACKPINK’s 3.3 billion yearly views per YouTube Charts. Fans here avidly watch hits like the blockbuster Pink Venom and the enduring DDU-DU DDU-DU, now with over 2.3 billion views.
Hype for Group Comeback
Coincidentally, this recognition has arrived just before BLACKPINK’s full-group reunion. Following successful individual projects and a stadium-shaking world tour including another Philippine Arena show, they prepare to release their third mini-album, DEADLINE, on February 27.
The lead track “Go” is set to dominate streaming platforms, now fueled by their newly expanded 100 million followers ready to amplify its reach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What makes BLACKPINK’s YouTube achievement historic?
A: They are the first music artist to surpass 100 million subscribers on an Official Artist Channel.
Q: What is the Red Diamond Creator Award?
A: It is an exclusive YouTube honor for top creators, rarer than Diamond, and BLACKPINK is the first music group to receive it.
Q: How have Philippine fans contributed?
A: The Philippines ranked among top countries for BLACKPINK’s 3.3 billion annual views, boosting key videos like DDU-DU DDU-DU.
Q: When is BLACKPINK’s next album release?
A: Their third mini-album DEADLINE drops on February 27, with lead single Go.
Q: What recent activities preceded this milestone?
A: Solo successes, a major world tour including Philippine Arena, leading to full-group comeback.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
