BLACKPINK is still BLACKPINK. Even with a 2-year and 10-month hiatus, the strength of the complete group could not be stopped by anyone. The synergy of the reunited members shines, reaffirming their presence as the 'K-pop queen.'
BLACKPINK is continuing their momentum with the complete group's new song 'JUMP,' released after 2 years and 10 months. They claimed the throne of global music charts immediately upon release and set records as the first and most for a K-pop group. Their relentless rise has proven BLACKPINK's value.
On the 11th, BLACKPINK made a comeback by releasing the complete group single 'JUMP.' This song, in the hardstyle genre, features the members' unique vocals layered over a guitar riff reminiscent of a western movie, enhancing its addictiveness. In particular, the explosive energy of the intense chorus section offered such strong addictiveness that listeners were immediately drawn in, garnering a good response.
This song is noted for showcasing BLACKPINK's bold musical transformation. Not only did Teddy and 24, who have produced many of BLACKPINK's hits, participate, but also numerous notable songwriters and composers from abroad contributed to enhance its completeness. BLACKPINK has ventured into bold genre challenges, expanding the spectrum of their music.
'JUMP' was particularly special as it is a new song presented as a complete group after 2 years and 10 months. The four members showcased perfect synergy upon reuniting, completing the team's narrative, and received explosive responses by premiering the stage at the Goyang concert.
Furthermore, they succeeded in proving once again the weight and presence of the name BLACKPINK with 'JUMP.' Upon its release, the song reached number one on the iTunes Worldwide Song Chart in 47 regions, including South America, Europe, and Asia. A strong presence was also noted in the United States (3rd) and the United Kingdom (4th), showcasing a well-rounded global popularity.
Meanwhile, they topped the Spotify Daily Top Songs Global Chart, proving their stature as the 'K-pop queen.' With this, BLACKPINK has now achieved 3 songs that reached the top, following 'Pink Venom' and 'Shut Down,' making them the first K-pop group to hold three songs that reached number one on this chart. They also added to their records by reaching number one on the Spotify Global Weekly Chart, proving their global influence.
The 'YouTube queen' identity remained strong. The 'JUMP' music video went straight to being the 'most viewed video on YouTube in the first 24 hours' upon its release and maintained the number one spot on the global YouTube daily chart for 8 consecutive days. Just 15 days after its release on the 26th, it surpassed 100 million views, breaking the record for the 49th time.
In particular, BLACKPINK received overwhelming support by ranking number one simultaneously on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global (Billboard Global Excl. U.S) charts with 'JUMP.' Thus, BLACKPINK achieved number one for the third time on the Billboard Global 200 and fourth time on the Billboard Global chart, adding K-pop girl group records for both charts. Additionally, on the Billboard Global 200, they achieved a streaming record of 123 million this year, the highest figure among releases by female artists worldwide.
Moreover, they landed at 28th on the Billboard Hot 100, drawing attention. Previously, 'Ice Cream,' 'Pink Venom,' 'Shut Down,' 'How You Like That,' 'Kill This Love,' 'DDU-DU DDU-DU,' 'Lovesick Girls,' 'Sour Candy,' and 'Kiss and Make Up' had successfully charted. This set a new record for the most entries (10 songs) for K-pop female artists based solely on team releases.
BLACKPINK also made their debut at 18th on the Official Chart in the UK, marking their highest ranking on this chart. This moment reflects BLACKPINK's powerful presence in the mainstream pop market, proving their global influence. Despite a 2-year and 10-month hiatus before the new song, BLACKPINK's strength remained unshaken.
With 'JUMP,' BLACKPINK is setting records for both firsts and mosts as they continue their 'BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR 'DEADLINE'' across 16 cities and 31 shows. They have successfully completed performances starting from Goyang to recent shows in LA, Chicago, and Toronto, and are set to light up stadiums in various parts of the world including New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
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