BLACKPINK is a K-POP girl group that debuted under YG Entertainment in 2016 and quickly rose to global stardom. The group consists of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Each brings unique backgrounds and talents, contributing to their worldwide appeal.
This article provides detailed profiles of the members and their accomplishments.
1. JISOO
- Full Name: Kim Ji-soo
- Date of Birth: January 3, 1995
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
- Profile: The eldest member of BLACKPINK, Jisoo is known for her pure and graceful beauty. Though she lacks study-abroad experience, she confidently navigates overseas activities by relying on fellow members or translation tools. On stage, she captivates with her husky voice, and offstage, she charms with wit and strength. She believes in growing by focusing on herself rather than comparing to others.
2. JENNIE
- Full Name: Jennie Kim
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1996
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist
- Profile: Jennie lived in Auckland, New Zealand from ages 10 to 15 before returning to Korea and joining YG. Her name “Jennie” was inspired by her mother’s love for actor Lee Jung-jae. Despite being uncommon in Korea, Jennie proudly carries the name and once shared this story directly with Lee Jung-jae. Known for her chic aura and duality of charisma and elegance, she is a global fashion icon as well as a musical force.
3. ROSÉ
- Full Name: Park Chae-young
- Date of Birth: February 11, 1997
- Nationality: South Korea (Raised in Australia)
- Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Profile: Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé’s stage name comes from her English name, Roseanne. Encouraged by her father to pursue her passion, she auditioned for YG in Sydney and beat odds of 700:1. Shortly after becoming a trainee, she featured on G-Dragon’s “Without You.” Known for her sweet yet powerful voice and warm personality, she leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes.
4. LISA
- Full Name: Lalisa Manoban
- Date of Birth: March 27, 1997
- Nationality: Thailand
- Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
- Profile: Lisa is BLACKPINK’s youngest member and the group’s first foreign trainee. Chosen from over 4,000 applicants in a Thai YG audition, she moved to Korea to train. Her long limbs and fierce moves earned her the role of main dancer. Fluent in Thai, Korean, and English, she impresses with her multilingual rap and captivating stage presence. Her iconic full bangs even sparked inside jokes within the group, but she now enjoys experimenting with her style.
