BLACKPINK’s Global Style and Merch Machine Keeps Expanding — May 26, 2026

BLACKPINK’s Spotify Power: No. 2 Group, Lisa at 5.2B — June 18, 2026

BLACKPINK ranks No. 2 among K-pop groups on Spotify with 17.4 billion discography streams, while Lisa’s solo-and-feature catalog shows 5.286 billion total streams—another snapshot of the group’s global streaming floor. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Most streamed Kpop Groups on Spotify (by total discography streams) - Open Korea [https://openkorea.org/feeds/most-streamed-kpop-groups-on-spotify-by-total-discography-streams/] — Open Korea Most streamed Kpop Groups on Spotify (by total discography streams) - Open Korea # Most streamed Kpop Groups on Spotify (by total discography streams) Jun 16, 2026 in Community, Feeds BTS Japan My only rule for this chart is no fictional groups. Total streams are from the groups kworb pages rounded to one decimal point. | # | Group | Total Streams (In Billions) | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 |… 2. LISA - Spotify Top Songs - Kworb.net [https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/5L1lO4eRHmJ7a0Q6csE5cT_songs.html] — Kworb LISA - Spotify Top Songs LISA - Spotify Top Songs | Current charts Last updated: 2026/06/16 | Total | As lead | Solo | As feature (*) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Streams | 5,286,141,658 | 4,573,491,544 | 3,578,599,461 | 712,650,114 | | Daily | 2,772,186 | 2,363,576 | 1,230,088 | 408,610 | | Tracks | 31 | 27 | 19 | 4 | Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me) New Woman (feat. ROSALÍA) Born Again (feat. Doja… 3. BLACKPINK's Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa & Rosé Reunite At Met Gala [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6hA5Crrf0I] — Access Hollywood # BLACKPINK's Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa & Rosé Reunite At Met Gala ## Access Hollywood 2310000 subscribers 108 likes ### Description 4556 views Posted: 5 May 2026 The stars came out for the 2026 Met Gala including the ladies of BLACKPINK, marking the first time the group have all attended the same year. On May 4, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé each strutted on the Met Steps, showing off their stunning… Daily TopFive for BLACKPINK Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BLACKPINK Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackpink-daily-fancast/id1896366177] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yBrJmUrhTeGEbMYXT5sFB]. Feedback? Email blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE Tour Hits Stadium Scale — June 17, 2026

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE tour page for Soldier Field lays out a stadium-scale Chicago night, with parking at 4, gates at 6, and an 8 p.m. showtime — a concrete sign of how YG is packaging the group’s summer return. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BLACKPINK | Chartmetric [https://app.chartmetric.com/artist/206548] — Chartmetric   Last Refreshed: Jun 14, 2026 Music Stats ## BLACKPINK South Korea | k-pop 🔥 BLACKPINK gained 30,540 new Spotify Followers on May 18, 2026, marking a 102.8% increase from their usual growth. 🏆 BLACKPINK attained 33,402 new… 2. BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR < DEADLINE > IN CHICAGO | Soldier Field [https://www.soldierfield.com/events/detail/blackpink-2025-world-tour] — Soldier Field # BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR < DEADLINE > IN CHICAGO Parking Lots Open at 4:00PM [Reserve Parking](https://www.soldierfieldparking.com/) [Buy Suites](https://pa.exchange/marketplace/83385d5e-1f95-11f0-ac23-6fff1615fb05/storefront/83385ebc-1f95-11f0-8708-7936c6f707ca) ## Event Details Global K-POP sensations **BLACKPINK** announced their highly anticipated return to the stage with a limited run of… 3. Step Back — Soldier Field isn’t just a bigger Chicago venue — it’s an NFL stadium with weather, curfew, sightline, and production headaches. For a K-pop act at BLACKPINK’s level, what has to be true about demand, routing, and stage design for YG to choose one stadium night over multiple arena dates? BACKGROUND SOURCES * BLACKPINK's 2025 Tour: How To Get Tickets to Sold-Out Shows [https://consequence.net/2025/07/blackpink-2025-tour-how-to-buy-tickets-sold-out/] — Mary Siroky * YG offers refunds for seats with obstructed view at Blackpink’s Deadline concerts in S. Korea | The Straits Times [https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/yg-offers-refunds-for-seats-with-obstructed-view-at-blackpinks-deadline-concerts-in-s-korea] — The Straits Times * YG Entertainment apologized for the "N3 seat controversy" that completely blocked the view at the Bl.. - MK [https://www.mk.co.kr/en/entertain/11361542] — Geum Bitna shine917@mkculture.com * ‘Unprecedented’: Soldier Field hosts 5 back-to-back sold-out shows [https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/unprecedented-soldier-field-hosts-5-back-to-back-sold-out-shows/] — Courtney Spinelli * Soldier Field slated for $630m transformation as Chicago admits defeat and Bears face huge financial penalty | talkSPORT [https://talksport.com/nfl/4002733/chicago-bears-soldier-field-renovation-penalty-indiana-relocation-stadium/] — Jamie Gordon 4. BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, AND UPCOMING ROOKIES | YG ANNOUNCEMENT [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsiGUcSDGgg] — YG Entertainment # BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, AND UPCOMING ROOKIES | YG ANNOUNCEMENT ## YG ENTERTAINMENT 8480000 subscribers 197414 likes ### Description 8421350 views Posted: 25 May 2025 #BLACKPINK #BABYMONSTER #TREASURE #YG_ROOKIES #ANNOUNCEMENT #YG 17660 comments ### Transcript: I think it's my first time greeting you in 2025 Nice to meet you After a long time, BLACKPINK will be meeting with fans… Daily TopFive for BLACKPINK Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BLACKPINK Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackpink-daily-fancast/id1896366177] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yBrJmUrhTeGEbMYXT5sFB]. Feedback? Email blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE Era Faces the Real-Group Test — June 16, 2026

BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE comeback sits between official full-group return and fan disappointment, with YG’s tour-first rollout raising the core question: is this a true group era, or a nostalgia-heavy live cycle built around one new track? IN THIS EPISODE 1. BLACKPINK’s Massive Comeback! | Kpop News | Entertainment News [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tcXYrZXEgg] — No Intervals # BLACKPINK’s Massive Comeback! | Kpop News | Entertainment News ## No Intervals 100000 subscribers 2 likes ### Description 355 views Posted: 28 Feb 2026 The Queen of K-pop is back! BLACKPINK has officially released their first group project in over three years, the EP "DEADLINE." From the National Museum of Korea glowing pink to the group hitting 100 million YouTube subscribers, we’re breaking… 2. YG Entertainment [https://ygfamily.com/en/news/report/7353] — YG Entertainment        NEWS # REPORT ## BLACKPINK to Return as a Full Group After 3 Years… Comeback Set for February 27 with… 3. Why BLACKPINK's Comeback Was A MAJOR Disappointment [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1lUjHGwsVs&vl=en-US] # Why BLACKPINK's Comeback Was A MAJOR Disappointment ## KOOKIELIT 429000 subscribers 2351 likes ### Description 69754 views Posted: 1 Mar 2026 BLACKPINK returned after three years with their mini album DEADLINE — but instead of a celebration, fans got leaked tracks, AI-generated visuals, controversial producer credits, and a rollout that felt more chaotic than comeback. From Dr. Luke's shocking… 4. Step Back — With YG teasing a BLACKPINK world tour while comeback reactions are already split, what would actually have to be in motion behind the scenes — music lead time, rehearsals, routing, solo schedules — for this to feel like a real group era instead of a nostalgia tour with one new single? BACKGROUND SOURCES * BLACKPINK confirms comeback after 3 years, new song to premiere at DEADLINE World Tour on July 5; here's why fans are disappointed [https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/blackpink-confirms-comeback-after-3-years-new-song-to-premiere-at-deadline-world-tour-on-july-5-heres-why-fans-are-disappointed/articleshow/122754114.html] — Indiatimes * BLACKPINK Reunites for 'Deadline' Tour, Teases New Song in Group Update [https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/322489/20250625/blackpink-reunites-deadline-tour-teases-new-song-group-update.htm] — Madelaine Panganiban Published: Jun 25 2025, 04:33 AM EDT * BLACKPINK Reunites for 'Deadline' Tour, Teases New Song in Group Update [https://www.musictimes.com/articles/109196/20250625/blackpink-reunites-deadline-tour-teases-new-song-group-update.htm] — Madelaine Panganiban Published: Jun 25 2025, 04:32 AM EDT * YG gears up for milestone year with Big Bang, Blackpink anniversaries - The Korea Herald [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735483] — Kim Jae-heun Daily TopFive for BLACKPINK Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BLACKPINK Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackpink-daily-fancast/id1896366177] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yBrJmUrhTeGEbMYXT5sFB]. Feedback? Email blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BLACKPINK’s 2026 Contract Leverage Game — June 15, 2026

BLACKPINK 2026 contract renewal talk is back in the frame as YG name-checks the group alongside new-roster plans, with rumored DEADLINE encore dates raising the stakes for BLINKs watching the group’s next chapter. IN THIS EPISODE 1. BLACKPINK’s 2026 Contract Talks, DEADLINE Encore Tour, Lisa Films in Indonesia, Jisoo at Dior Japan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wes-RzWFwnE] — ABIZ ENT BUZZ # BLACKPINK’s 2026 Contract Talks, DEADLINE Encore Tour, Lisa Films in Indonesia, Jisoo at Dior Japan ## ABIZ ENT BUZZ 304000 subscribers 471 likes ### Description 17350 views Posted: 19 Jan 2026 #lisa #jisoo #rosé #jennie BLACKPINK continues to d0minate global headlines as new updates emerge about the group’s future and individual activities. According to reports, discussions surrounding… 2. Step Back — YG keeps name-checking BLACKPINK in announcements that also hype BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, and new rookies — for BLINKs, how should we read that: a real signal about group plans, or an investor-facing way to stabilize the story while 2026 contract leverage plays out? BACKGROUND SOURCES * YG Entertainment's Balance of New And Old - Businesskorea [https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=269212] — hzl Lee * YG gears up for milestone year with Big Bang, Blackpink anniversaries - The Korea Herald [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10735483] — Kim Jae-heun * At 30, YG Entertainment looks ahead with BIGBANG return, new debuts - The Korea Times [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260305/at-30-yg-entertainment-looks-ahead-with-bigbang-return-new-debuts] — Co * [Official] YG side, sudden announcement of plans for BABYMONSTER and TREASURE.. Yang Hyun-suk: "New rookies will be revealed sequentially" | STARNEWS [https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/04/30/2026043008082791507] — Lee Seunghun * YG bets on next BLACKPINK and BIGBANG? New boy group and ‘Next Monster' rollout signals bold two-track push - The Korea Times [https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260501/yg-bets-on-next-blackpink-and-bigbang-new-boy-group-and-next-monster-rollout-signals-bold-two-track-push] — Co * YG to debut first boy group in six years this September - The Korea Herald [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729658] — Kim Jae-heun Daily TopFive for BLACKPINK Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BLACKPINK Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackpink-daily-fancast/id1896366177] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yBrJmUrhTeGEbMYXT5sFB]. Feedback? Email blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

BLACKPINK Joins a Global Pop Golden Awards Ballot — June 12, 2026

BLACKPINK and BTS lead the Pop Golden Awards 2026 nominee slate, where fan voting will decide winners across a deliberately global field spanning K-pop, Hollywood, Turkish TV, and more. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Pop Golden Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed: Record Lineup Led by BTS, BLACKPINK and Taylor Swift [https://www.mid-day.com/buzzfeed/article/pop-golden-awards-2026-nominees-revealed-record-lineup-led-by-bts-blackpink-and-taylor-swift-9975] — Mid Day Pop Golden Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed: Record Lineup Led by BTS, BLACKPINK and Taylor Swift # Pop Golden Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed: Record Lineup Led by BTS, BLACKPINK and Taylor Swift Updated On: 11 June, 2026 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Buzzfeed Pop Golden Awards 2026 unveils a global nominee slate celebrating achievements in music, film, and television. Pop Golden Awards 2026. Every… Daily TopFive for BLACKPINK Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate BLACKPINK Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackpink-daily-fancast/id1896366177] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yBrJmUrhTeGEbMYXT5sFB]. Feedback? Email blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [blackpink-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].