BLACKPINK, the globally acclaimed girl group, has made its mark on the world stage by being the headliner at festivals in the two pop music giants of the world, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Now in their 8th year since debut, BLACKPINK's global popularity and career trajectory continues to skyrocket. Their 'BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK]' alone has drawn nearly 1.5 million fans, setting a record for K-pop girl groups and exemplifying their presence on the global stage.

Among the many milestones, the most impressive feat this year has been the group's performance as the first K-pop headliner at the largest music festivals in the United States and the United Kingdom - Coachella and Hyde Park, respectively.

BLACKPINK showcased the power of K-pop in April at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' in Indio, California. As the festival's headliner, they dazzled the audience with two powerful performances, reminding everyone why they are representative artists of K-pop.

Four years after becoming the first Korean girl group to perform at Coachella, BLACKPINK returned as headliners, marking a significant growth in their stature. Their 90-minute set, from hit song medleys to individual solo performances, showcased an impressive range of talent that left audiences in awe. BLACKPINK's unique blend of Korean beauty into their stage designs and performances received rave reviews.

Their performance, marked by a striking set featuring a traditional Korean hanok, intricate hanbok costumes, a fan dance-inspired performance to "Typa Girl", and a reinterpretation of Korean door patterns in Jisoo's solo stage, captivated global fans. BLACKPINK's performance at Coachella was recognized as the most-streamed performance, and foreign media outlets showered them with praise. Billboard described the performance as "historic and monumental," while The Guardian hailed it as evidence of the breakdown of language and cultural barriers in pop music.

Following their impressive performance at Coachella, BLACKPINK brought their pink wave to Hyde Park in London in July. They headlined the 'Hyde Park British Summer Time Festival', creating another legendary performance as the first K-pop artist to do so.

Hyde Park festival is a gathering of global pop stars and music fans across various genres such as rock, hip-hop, electronic, and R&B. Making their first appearance this year, BLACKPINK as headliners drew an audience of 65,000 (according to BBC) and sold out, proving their broad popularity and strong ticket power.

With the robust band sound and powerful live performances spanning 90 minutes, BLACKPINK mesmerized fans who responded with a sea of pink light sticks and roaring chants.

After the concert, the BBC praised, "BLACKPINK has written a new chapter in history. They are now beyond K-pop, they are one of the biggest groups in the world," and NME anticipated, "K-pop is not yet mainstream at UK music festivals, but everything could change starting with BLACKPINK's performance."

Having conquered festivals in both the United States and the United Kingdom, BLACKPINK has once again shown their world-class power. There's a growing anticipation for what new history BLACKPINK, the writer of a new era of K-pop, will write next.

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