Blackpink Sets New K-Pop Record
BLACKPINK just landed their 11th Billboard Hot 100 entry with “GO,” which debuted at No. 63 []. Their third mini-album, “DEADLINE,” sold 1.77 million copies in its first week []. That's a new record for K-pop girl groups [].
"GO" marks Blackpink's 11th entry on the Billboard Hot 100, a record for K-pop female artists. The single also hit No. 44 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. "DEADLINE" debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, making it their fifth album to chart. The mini-album "DEADLINE" sold 1.46 million copies on its first day, breaking the record for K-pop girl groups. First-week sales reached 1.77 million, surpassing aespa's "My World" which previously held the record at 1.69 million. YG Entertainment has stated that additional production is underway to meet global demand. Critics had mixed reactions to "DEADLINE," with Rolling Stone praising the group's peak form, while Pitchfork criticized it as "bare-bones". Despite the divided reviews, the album topped iTunes charts in 38 regions. The music video for "GO" quickly became the most-viewed video on YouTube within 24 hours of release.
