Besides that, there are 4 BLACKPINK MVs that have broken the record for the highest views on YouTube. Related to that, Channel-Korea has provided all the information about their 4 music videos with 1 billion views. So, keep scrolling down this article! You might also like: TWICE vs BLACKPINK: Let’s Compare The Hottest K-pop Girl Groups
“BOOMBAYAH” (2016)
On August 8, 2016, BLACKPINK released their second debut music video after “Whistle” entitled “BOOMBAYAH.” This music video is really popular and also gained 3.33 million views in 24 hours. Through this song, BLACKPINK managed to get first place and become the number-one hit on worldwide charts, namely Billboard World Digital Song Sales. The song that is about a couple that is enjoying their moments gained 1 billion views on YouTube for the MV, which was around October 2020. Not only that but on November 1, 2021, BLACKPINK announced that the “BOOMBAYAH” music video gained over 1.3 billion views. Very impressive, right? If you don’t believe it, you can see the proof by watching the music video below!
“As if It’s Your Last” (2017)
BLACKPINK released their fifth single “As if It’s Your Last” in June 2017. The song hit number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. On June 22, 2017, BLACKPINK released the music video of this song and reached 13.3 million views on YouTube in 24 hours. They managed to replace BTS’ “Not Today” which had reached 10 million views on the MV. In addition to breaking the record for the first girl group with the most views in 24 hours, in 46 days, they also got 100 million views, and this is the beginning of their fruitfulness. On April 23, 2021, this music video reached 1 billion views and became the 4th music video of BLACKPINK with the most views! Here is the music video.
“DDU-DU-DDU-DU” (2018)
On August 28, 2018, BLACKPINK gained international fame through the single “DDU-DU-DDU-Du.” They started to be known globally and got first place for three weeks on Gaon Digital Chart. The single MV got 36.2 million views in 24 hours, and this MV got more viewers than their previous single in 2017 named As If It’s Your Last. Using the girl crush concept, this song is about freedom, self-confidence, and courage to show our true colors. On November 11, 2019, “DDU-DU-DDU-DU” gained the most views on YouTube, which is 1 billion. It only took 1 year and 4 months to break the records as the first K-pop group that got the most views in a year. As far as November 2021, this MV has already reached 1.7 billion views on YouTube, and it became their first MV with the highest views.
“Kill This Love” (2019)
“DDU-DU-DDU-DU” occupied the 1st position as their MV with over 1 billion views. Meanwhile, “Kill This Love” is their 2nd MV with 1.4 billion views on YouTube. It only took 1 year and 4 months for this MV to reach 1 billion views on September 2, 2020. Previously, BLACKPINK released their 2nd EP with the same-titled on April 5, 2019. Then, the EP got 1st place on the world music chart. They also peaked at number 41 on Billboard Hot 100, making them the K-pop female artist with the highest-charting song. “Kill This Love” is about someone who loves the wrong person and realizes it. Instead of getting hurt, both people leave each other. If you are curious about the music video, you can click it below!
So, that’s the 4 BLACKPINK music videos that have reached 1 billion views on YouTube. So, what do you think about their achievements and records? Kindly write your opinion in the comment section. Also if you like this article, don’t forget to share it with your fellow K-pop fans!
