News BLACKPINK Makes History at SoFi Stadium, Sets New Records for Global Girl Groups
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Group Achieves First-Ever Two-Day Sellout and Maximum Attendance Record
BLACKPINK has once again made history in the United States, one of the world's two major music markets, launching their North American tour with a powerful opening statement. The group held "BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR 'DEADLINE' IN LOS ANGELES" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12th.
Including the July 13th (local time) performance, BLACKPINK is set to achieve a new record as the first global girl group to sell out two consecutive days at the venue and draw the maximum audience capacity of approximately 100,000 attendees.
Explosive Energy After Nearly Three Years
As this marked the group's reunion with North American fans after approximately 2 years and 8 months, the energy at the venue was particularly intense. When powerful live band sounds filled the stadium, fans' cheers echoed throughout, and BLACKPINK responded with explosive energy, delivering a parade of their hit songs.
The subsequent solo stages showcasing each member's unique color were absolutely spectacular. Jisoo captivated audiences with her dreamy and lyrical sensibility, while Lisa mesmerized with her charismatic and overwhelming performance. Jennie heated up the atmosphere with her confident attitude and distinctive hip-hop vibes, and Rosé warmed the venue with her delicate vocals and cheerful energy.
High-Quality Production and Commanding Stage Presence
YG's signature high-quality concert production combined with BLACKPINK's unparalleled presence filled the massive venue completely. The group delivered overwhelming impact every minute with upgraded live performances and seasoned stage manner, freely moving across the stage while connecting passionately with the audience.
Global Tour Continues Across Continents
Having successfully completed the Los Angeles performances that mark the starting point of their 4-city, 7-show North American tour, BLACKPINK now heads to Chicago, Toronto, and New York. They will subsequently grace stadium-level venues across the globe including Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
"JUMP" Achieves Global Chart Success
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK released their new digital single "JUMP" on July 11th. The track dominated iTunes song charts in a cumulative 60 regions, reaching the top of the worldwide chart. Upon its YouTube release, it immediately claimed #1 on worldwide trending and popular rising charts, subsequently securing the throne as the global daily popular music video.