At 7:44 AM on August 31st, YG Entertainment made an announcement that the music video for BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love”had reached an impressive 2 billion views on YouTube. This incredible achievement occurred about 5 years and 5 months after its initial release on April 5, 2019.
BLACKPINK has now achieved a major milestone as they are the first and only K-pop group to have two music videos with over 2 billion views, out of their total of 46 videos that have reached more than 100 million views. Their other popular track, “DDU-DU DDU-DU,”has currently surpassed 2.2 billion views.
Furthermore, the girl group stands as the sole Asian act and female group (without any featured artists) to have multiple music videos that have surpassed the 2 billion-view mark on YouTube. They also hold the record for the youngest YouTube channel to achieve this accomplishment, making history.
Similarly, the music video for “Kill This Love” garnered an overwhelming reaction from international music enthusiasts due to its energetic performances and polished aesthetics. The captivating choreography, especially the gun-shooting movements, received acclaim and secured its place as the sole K-pop track in the “Top 10 Most Viewed Music Videos Worldwide in 2019” .
In the meantime, BLACKPINK’s dominant presence on YouTube continues to thrive. With over 94.7 million subscribers on their official channel, they hold the record for the most subscribers among both male and female artists worldwide. Moreover, their content has been viewed over 36.7 billion times, further solidifying their impact on the platform.
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