BLACKPINK
About Blackpink
BLACKPINK is the second girl group of YG Entertainment which debuted in 8 August 2016 and released two songs in singles ‘Square One’, respectively titled ‘BOOMBAYAH’ as their debut track, and ‘Whistle’ as the side track. The word ‘black’ and ‘pink’ in the group’s name portrays that the greatness of women is not only seen from their beauty (signified by the feminine color of pink) but also from their talent (signified by the strong and bold color of black).
BLACKPINK has four members who were working as models for brand products and music videos before they even debuted as BLACKPINK members. Now, aren’t you curious to know more about the members of BLACKPINK? Here at Channel-Korea, we will provide the information regarding all BLACPINK members, starting from their personal info, facts, and pictures. So, stay tuned!
BLACKPINK Fandom Name: BLINK
BLACKPINK Official Accounts
Instagram: @blackpinkofficial
Facebook: BLACKPINKOFFICIAL
Twitter: @ygofficialblink
vLive: BlackPink channel
Youtube: Blackpink
Blackpink Group Photo Collection
BLACKPINK member Jisoo
Full Name: Kim Ji Soo
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Height: 162 cm (5’3”)
About Blackpink's Jisoo
While Jisoo is the eldest of the BLACKPINK girls, she is the maknae — or youngest child — of her family, which leads to some interesting personality dynamics and typically sets the mood for the group. She has what is known as a 4D personality, which is Korean slang for being quirky and thinking outside of the box. Most often this can be seen in her balancing everything from banana milk, to bottles of water, on her body — in fact, it has become something of a game amongst Blinks to catch Jisoo in the act in the background trying to get away with this.
Unlike the other BLACKPINK girls, Jisoo cannot speak English currently, though according to Jennie she can understand it very well. However, Jisoo’s language talents extend to being proficient in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. She can also play the guitar and drums, and has shown off her instrumental gifts on several occasions.
Jisoo — like many of us do, I’m sure — loves Pikachu, and has tons of merchandise for her favorite electric Pokémon, including a kigurumi. So, if you thought she was precious before, that’s nothing compared to how cute she is decked out from head-to-toe in Pikachu garb. Oh, and that isn’t the only tiny, adorable creature associated with Jisoo. She has a white Maltese dog called Dalgom, who is the sweetest thing ever. Even if he doesn’t like Lisa very much.
Fun Facts About BLACKPINK Jisoo
- Jisoo can speak Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.
- Jisoo does not speak English but she can understand the language well.
- In her school, Jisoo was popular for her beauty and kindness.
- Jisoo is the moodmaker of BLACKPINK, hence her 4D personality.
- Jisoo is a white belt in taekwondo.
- Jisoo can eat every food except animal organs but she stated that she especially likes rice.
- Jisoo has a dog named Dalgom.
Blackpink Jisoo Photo Collection
BLACKPINK member Jennie
Stage Name: Jennie
Full Name: Kim Jennie
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: January 16, 1996
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
About Blackpink's Jennie
BLACKPINK’s Jennie trained for the longest prior to her debut — at a total of five years and 11 months — and as such, was the most prolific of the four girls before they came together as a group. She featured in G-Dragon’s MV for “That XX,” as well as collaborated with him on “Black.” Jennie’s collaborations didn’t end there, as she also teamed up with Lee Hi on “Special,” and Seungri on “GG Be.” It is little surprise, then, that during her trainee years Jennie was referred to as the “Princess of YG,” as she excelled in her rapping and vocal abilities, as well as her image.
Jennie’s talents also extend to her language skills. As she studied abroad in New Zealand, she is fluent in English, but also Korean and Japanese — which certainly helps with her widespread appeal across international fanbases.
Beyond that, Jennie is also known for her love of Gucci — and has even been called “human Gucci,” for how often she wears the brand. And, well, if you can rock Gucci, you rock Gucci.
Like Jisoo, Jennie has two dogs, called Kai and Kuma, who are also completely and utterly adorable. We can’t get enough of seeing both of them — as well as Jisoo’s pup, Dalgom — around the girls. It always provides extra entertainment, especially on their show, BLACKPINK House.
Oh, and Jennie is currently the only member of BLACKPINK to have released her own solo music, fittingly titled “Solo.” Though there are more solo projects coming from the other girls.
Fun Facts about BLACKPINK Jennie
- Jennie auditioned in her origin country, New Zealand.
- When she was a trainee, Jennie was being called as ‘YG’s Ace’ due to her above average skill in rapping and singing. However, when she auditioned for YG Entertainment, Jennie specifically took rapping as her specialization.
- Jennie is said to have studied abroad in New Zealand, Canada, and the Netherlands.
- Jennie is fluent in three languages, namely Korean, English, and Japanese.
- Jennie can play piano and flute.
- Jennie is called Jendeuk-ie because she likes to stick with people (jendeuk means to stick with).
- Jennie is called a Human Gucci because she often wears clothing from Gucci.
- On variety show ‘Weekly Idol’, Jennie revealed that she has unexpected charms, namely looking cute but also sexy, looking tough but also innocent, having a cold yet warm aura, and looking fragile but also strong.
- Jennie can imitate a baby’s voice and an angry cat’s expression.
- Jennie has two puppies, namely Kai and Kuma.
BLACKPINK member Rosé
Stage Name: Rosé
Full Name: Park Chae Young
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: February 11, 1997
Height: 168cm (5’6”)
About Blackpink's Rosé
Raised in Melbourne, Australia, Rosé had the shortest time between her trainee days at YG and debuting, though she is just as talented and beloved as the other girls. She was a relative unknown — despite appearing in G-Dragon’s “Without You” — when she was revealed to be part of BLACKPINK, but quickly captured the hearts of Blinks.
Rosé is the most shy of all the BLACKPINK members, and has gotten flustered on the set of a few videos, which just makes us love her even more — and, really, who of us doesn’t get a little shy from time to time, especially when we’re on camera?
Like the others, Rosé is also fluent in several languages, including Korean, Japanese, and English — is there anything these girls can’t do? — and can play both the piano and guitar. And, for those of you obsessed with the American version of The Masked Singer, Rosé appeared on the Korean version, and blew everyone way. (But, really, should any of us be surprised about that?)
Fun Facts About BLACKPINK Rosé
- Rosé was raised in Melbourne, Box Hill (Australia) and attended Canterbury Girls Secondary College.
- Rosé went back to Korea in 2012 after she passed an audition for YG Entertainment in Australia.
- Rosé said that MC Jung Hyungdon resembles her father.
- Rosé is known for her unique voice and slim waist. Her stylist said that Rosé’s pants size is 24 (size 0) and Rosé’s waist is less than 24 inches.
- Rosé is left-handed.
- Rosé prefers people to call her by her original name.
- Rosé used to be a cheerleader when she was in Australia.
- Rosé’s favorite Korean dish is kimchi
Blackpink Rosé Photo Collection
BLACKPINK member Lisa
Stage Name: Lisa
Full Name: Lalisa Manoban / Pranpriya Manoban
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: March 27, 1997
Height: 166.5cm (5’5.35″)
About Blackpink's Lisa
The real maknae of BLACKPINK, Lisa, is the youngest member of the group, and the only person to pass the Thai tryouts in 2010 for YG Entertainment. But, once again, with the superstar levels of talent in BLACKPINK, we shouldn’t be shocked that Lisa impressed them that much. Lisa was also childhood friends with GOT7’s Bambam, and they were both part of the dance crew We Zaa Cool. So, if you were wondering about Lisa’s incredible moves? She’s always had them.
Interestingly, Lisa actually changed her given name from Pranpriya to Lalisa, after visiting a fortune teller. Lalisa means “the one who is praised,” and, well, we definitely feel that.
Living up to her maknae name, Lisa is very mischievous and playful off stage — the furthest departure of all the girls when it comes to on stage presence, because it is not an understatement to say that Lisa has swag.
And Lisa can speak Korean, Japanese, English, and Thai. The language skills for all of the BLACKPINK girls is nothing short of impressive. Oh, and, Lisa appeared in BIG BANG Taeyang’s “Ringa Linga” MV and was incredible, as always.
Fun Facts About BLACKPINK Lisa
- Lisa can speak four languages, namely Thai, Korean, English, and Japanese.
- Lisa appeared on Big Bang’s Taeyang ‘Ringa Linga’ MV.
- Lisa is really playful and mischievous off-stage.
- Lisa has a stepfather whose career is a top certified Swiss chef in Thailand. Her stepfather’s name is Marco Brueschweiler.
- Lisa used to be named Pranpriya but after she went to a fortune teller, she changed her name to Lalisa, which means the one who is praised.
- Lisa and GOT7’s Bambam are childhood friends as they were both part of the dance crew named We Zaa Cool.
- Lisa instantly moved to South Korea when she got accepted for the 2010 YG Audition in Thailand.
- Lisa is voted as the best at aegyo in BLACKPINK.
- Lisa’s favorite food is french fries.
- Lisa loves make-up a lot.
- Lisa’s favorite Korean dish is gamjatang(spicy pork spine soup).
- Lisa can play the ukulele.
