Blackpink is back and making waves once again! With their latest single “Jump” soaring to the top of charts globally, the iconic K-pop group is gearing up for a historic North American tour that fans won’t want to miss.
Released just ahead of their tour, “Jump” has taken the world by storm, hitting number one on iTunes in nearly 50 countries, including the US, and peaking at number four in the UK. This marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first song by a girl group to top the US iTunes chart since Blackpink’s own “Pink Venom” in 2022. The music video for “Jump” shattered records, amassing an impressive 29.35 million views and 3.4 million likes within its first 24 hours, making it the biggest debut for any music video this year. Fans are buzzing, with many believing the actual numbers could be even higher.
The excitement doesn’t end with the music; the “Jump Dance Challenge” has taken over TikTok, encouraging fans and creators alike to join in on the fun. As Blackpink prepares to kick off the North American leg of their Deadline World Tour, all eyes are on their first concert at the renowned Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. This will be a groundbreaking event, as they become the first female K-pop act to perform multiple shows at the venue and the first girl group ever to headline and sell it out twice.
Reports indicate that the stage setup is nearly complete, featuring SoFi’s massive infinity screen, a first for any K-pop act. The girls have already arrived in Los Angeles, and their airport sendoff was filled with laughter thanks to an amusing moment involving Lisa. Fans recalled a charity flea market event where Lisa pretended not to know about “Jump,” leaving everyone in stitches. She later clarified that she genuinely didn’t understand the question at the time, leading to a light-hearted exchange about her manager’s panic during the encounter.
As of now, Blackpink is diving straight into rehearsals, and fans are eagerly awaiting a revamped setlist for their SoFi concerts. During a recent soundcheck, Rosé was heard practicing her collaboration with Bruno Mars, along with new solo tracks “Number One Girl” and “Game Boy,” replacing songs from their previous Goyang concerts. Lisa is also switching things up with powerful tracks “Up the World” and “Thunder,” while Jennie is rehearsing “Earthquake” and “All Eyes on Me,” replacing “Your Love.”
With the first concert scheduled for July 12th at 8 PM PDT (12 PM KST on July 13th), anticipation is building. After this show, the group is expected to return to Seoul before heading to their next performance in Chicago. This brief break has sparked curiosity among fans, with some speculating that Blackpink may be preparing for pre-recorded performances for “Jump” or possibly filming a new music video to celebrate their upcoming ninth anniversary on August 8th.
As Blackpink continues to dominate the charts and reshape the concert experience, fans are left wondering what surprises this new era will bring. What do you think will come next for the girls?