Were you aware that BLACKPINK initially had a different name? Here are some details to know about the top-selling K-Pop girl group and the story behind their name.
The group's name, seemingly simple, carries a profound meaning, reflecting a deeper message.
Their name holds a deeper significance despite its apparent simplicity, symbolizing their attitude, aesthetic, and sound.
The contrasting colors in their name mirror their bold and confident demeanor with an underlying sweetness.
Originally known as Pink Punk, the group revealed the story behind their name change during a 2017 radio interview.
In a 2017 radio interview, they discussed their name evolution, crediting YG Entertainment's CEO Yang Hyun Suk for the change.
Explaining their name on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rosé mentioned their girly yet savage dual nature represented by two colors.
It highlights the blend of girlishness and fierceness they embody.
Blinks — the group’s loyal fan base — knows that this feeling of being feminine yet fierce is embodied very well by Black & Pink.