Blackpink after 10 years: the journey from being suspected to dominating the global stage

Nearly 10 years since their debut, BLACKPINK still retains a rare heat when each member makes a strong impression from music to fashion. From a group of skeptical rookies, they rose to become a global icon with a paradoxical and breakthrough promotion journey.

Nearly a decade has passed, the name BLACKPINK still retains the same weight as the day they first "exploded" the Korean music industry. Interestingly, the group's journey began with a paradox: a rookie was criticized for being "not like a rookie". When they first appeared, the four girls were sarcastically referred to as "models in idol disguise", but time has proven the opposite. Their charisma, skills, and style became the norm that many groups later had to follow. Many viewers look back and admit: BLACKPINK is still the "strongest rookie in history", no one has overcome the explosion of 2016.

Among them, Rosé is the clearest proof of the journey of maturity. From a trainee who had to take monthly assessments, Rosé became a performing artist at the Grammy Museum – a step that fans call "going from the gym to the legendary stage". What touched the audience the most was that no matter how far she went, her smile was still the same as on the first day of her debut: warm, gentle and full of healing energy.

Jennie is a different story: an unmistakable color. As soon as the group debuted, many people were attracted to her charisma – not her perfect beauty, but her cool, confident and slightly rebellious temperament. After nearly 10 years, what surprised fans was that Jennie almost did not change: still that charisma, still the perfection from beauty to skills that made her always the focus every time she appeared.

Lisa – who once caused controversy for her sexy style – is a character that makes many anti "turn the car". When looking back on her journey, the audience realizes that Lisa has never relied on tricks. She conquers with stage energy, top-notch dance techniques and a smile that makes the opposite person feel good. Many people who used to "not like it very much" have confessed that they were convinced by Lisa because of her sincerity and efforts.

Jisoo, the seemingly lightest piece of the puzzle, is the one who balances the group. From visuals to acting, Jisoo proves that persistence is sometimes stronger than explosiveness. She is not noisy but always makes a mark every time she appears, from music to fashion.

What makes BLACKPINK a global phenomenon lies not only in the success of the group, but also in the fact that each member has their own brilliant careers. There is rarely a girl group that, when separated, each of them retains its hotness, from music, fashion to international activities. The audience calls it "stepping out of the Kpop idol framework", because they don't need to struggle to prove anything – their ability and temperament speak for themselves.

Looking back, many fans still regret the Rookie MAMA trophy in 2016 – the award that BLACKPINK lost to I.O.I. Some viewers thought that the result at that time was "not really fair", but also emphasized that I.O.I was not a bad group. However, the lack of that trophy did not affect BLACKPINK's journey. After nearly 10 years, they still don't know the "smell of flop", there is no "five-year-old song", and each comeback constitutes a global event.

From skeptical girls, BLACKPINK became the world's largest girl group – a position that comes not only from achievements but also from cultural influence. And what makes fans most proud is that, after all, they still retain their identity, effort, and spirit of constantly moving forward.

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