Blackpink sets new records, tops MV chart on YouTube

It is the third consecutive week when Blackpink's new record, Pink Venom, has made them sit atop the MV chart on YouTube. Blackpink's latest release, Pink Venom, is breaking records, left, right, and center. Fans had been waiting a long time and w...

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K-Pop girl group Blackpink is taking over with its latest release, Pink Venom. Blackpink is breaking records with Pink Venom and sits atop the MV chart on YouTube. The group's fans eagerly awaited Blackpink's new song and were not disappointed.

The pre-release track, Pink Venom, was released on August 19, and the group will make a comeback soon with the album Born Pink. They decided they wanted to give their fans an exciting surprise with Pink Venom. The song is not only making headlines domestically but is also doing well on charts internationally. The song can be a little sneak peek of what fans can expect with the upcoming album. Since the music video was released on August 19, the video has charted for three consecutive weeks.

Record-breakers

Adding to its vigor, Blackpink crossed the 80-million subscriber mark on YouTube. Blackpink is the first and only artist to reach 80 million subscribers on YouTube. The group launched its channel on June 29, 2016, and it has only taken them six years and three months to reach the milestone. Blackpink will make a comeback with "Born Pink," and its music video will release on September 16, Friday.


The 'K' magic is taking over India
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Many love their soppy soaps and gentle romances, their thrillers and intense cinema.

Many love their soppy soaps and gentle romances, their thrillers and intense cinema.

Many also love their music and their food; the 'K' way of life is getting popular in India too.

Many also love their music and their food; the 'K' way of life is getting popular in India too.

There is even a word for this South Korean cultural phenomenon – hallyu.

There is even a word for this South Korean cultural phenomenon – hallyu.

The pandemic lockdown ushered in hallyu 2.0 when many Indian watchers discovered K-dramas.

The pandemic lockdown ushered in hallyu 2.0 when many Indian watchers discovered K-dramas.

Viewership for K-dramas on Netflix in India increased more than 370 per cent in 2020 over 2019.

Viewership for K-dramas on Netflix in India increased more than 370 per cent in 2020 over 2019.

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Squid Game, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Kingdom Season 2, It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Crash Landing.

K-drama lovers also flock to Rakuten Viki, a streaming service that has 15 million users globally.

K-drama lovers also flock to Rakuten Viki, a streaming service that has 15 million users globally.

Some Korean words have broken the language barrier and become part of cool conversation.

Some Korean words have broken the language barrier and become part of cool conversation.

The K-dramas have ensured that the 'K' wave is becoming big in India.

The K-dramas have ensured that the 'K' wave is becoming big in India.


FAQs

Q1. How many YouTube subscribers does Blackpink have?
A1. Blackpink crossed the 80-million subscriber mark on YouTube and is the first and only artist to reach 80 million subscribers on the platform.

Q2. When is Blackpink's next music video releasing?
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A2. Blackpink will make a comeback with "Born Pink," and its music video will release on September 16, Friday.
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