Okay-pop idols Blackpink wow BST Hyde Park as a part of 2023 world tour to mark main UK competition milestone

Blackpink have made historical past as the primary Korean group to headline a significant music competition within the United Kingdom.

The Okay-pop lady group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa and first debuted in 2016 with their hit singles Whistle and Boombayah.

The group carried out in entrance of a sold-out crowd of 65,000 followers at London’s BST Hyde Park stage over the weekend.

They have been met with screams and pink fireworks taking pictures up from the stage once they emerged to greet the gang on Sunday.

The group got here out in opposition to a neon pink background whereas wearing white.

“What’s up Hyde Park?” Rose requested the followers, who did many of the speaking throughout the London set, earlier than every of the ladies launched themselves.

The women then carried out their hit monitor How You Like That, which has now been streamed a couple of billion instances on YouTube.

During the present, the ladies additionally had a troupe of male dancers who carried out throughout an interval earlier than the set transitioned into its second act, through which every member carried out their solo songs in particular person outfits.

Jennie, who can be recognized for her function within the controversial HBO present The Idol, was first as much as carry out solo.

The singer and actress took to centre stage as her identify flashed throughout the display screen and sang You & Me and SOLO for her followers.

Jisoo additionally carried out her newest hit, Flower, earlier than Rose sang the ballad Gone, essentially the most sombre second of the evening, after which launched into the extra upbeat On The Ground.

The final solo act was Lisa, who confirmed her dance expertise and vocals for her monitor Money.

Before the present, Jisoo and Rose shared their pleasure on social media.

“See you tonight London BST HYDE PARK LET’S GOOO,” Rose posted in her Instagram story, whereas Jisoo shared a selfie of the 2 of them earlier than the gig.

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The Okay-pop group have gained many awards over time since their debut, together with the MTV Video Music Award for the Best Song of the Summer in 2020 and the People’s Choice Award for Favourite Music Video in 2019.

Their newest album, which was launched in 2022, featured hits together with Pink Venom, Shut Down, Typa Girl and Yeah Yeah Yeah.

Is there a Blackpink tour in 2023?

Blackpink have had a busy 2023. Back in April, they headlined the well-known Coachella competition within the US.

But what when you’ve solely simply heard of the band after their Hyde Park look?

They do have a lot of different performances arising quickly as a part of their Born Pink world tour.

Next up for Blackpink is an enormous efficiency in Paris, on the Stade de France on Saturday 15 July.

Judging by the Ticketmaster web site, nevertheless, just some very costly tickets are nonetheless out there for that gig.

Then it is on to the US for the Okay-pop stars, with gigs in East Rutherford (11 and 12 August), Last Vegas (18 August), San Francisco (22 August) and Los Angeles (26 August).

These are once more at massive stadium venues – displaying simply how a lot the band have rocketed to world fame.