BLACKPINK, the World’s biggest and most successful girl group and their impact;
• In 2021, former President of South Korea Moon Jae-in (2017-2022) called Blackpink “Nation’s pride”. In 2019, he praised Bp member Lisa within the framework of Thailand – Korea relations. He also said that at the lunch he held at the Blue House in 2022, many foreign leaders mentioned Blackpink’s name and that foreign leaders were interested in Blackpink.
• Blackpink became the official ambassador of the United Nation’s Climate Change conference in 2021. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent his own congratulatory letter to the girls.
• In 2022, Blackpink attended Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Celebration and the Platinum Jubilee (the Queen’s 70th year as monarch).
(British Embassy in Seoul, South Korea)
• In 2023, King Charles III gave the MBE honorary award to the members of Blackpink, which has only been given to The Beatles (1965), Adele (2013) and Ed Sheeran (2017). He spoke highly of the girls at the reception at Buckingham Palace. The Korean President and First Lady were also present at the invitation. Additionally, the British Royal brass band played Blackpink’s song “DDU-DU DDU-DU”. The President of South Korea talked about the girls by saying, “If UK has The Beatles, Queen, Harry Potter and David Beckham, South Korea has BLACKPINK…”
• French First Lady Brigitte Macron attended Blackpink’s 2022 Paris concert. The first lady invited the girls to perform at a charity fundraiser she will organize in 2023. Blackpink accepted this offer and performed at the charity event. Blackpink also posed with French President Emmanuel Macron, first lady Brigitte Macron and Tennis champion Roger Federer.
• American First Lady Jill Biden sent six proposals to the South Korean government for Blackpink and Lady Gaga to perform together at the invitation dinner to strengthen US-Korea relations in 2023. However, the offer was not accepted. Jill Biden, who is insistent on getting what she wants, invited Rosé to the Asia/Pacific Economic Leaders Cooperation (APEC) when she could not get Blackpink’s performance to be accepted. Jill Biden referred to Rosé as a “Global superstar.” South Korea’s first lady also attended the invitation.
• in 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol mentioned Blackpink in his speech at the US congress by saying “You may not know my name, but you probably know Blackpink.”
• The Vietnamese government thanked Blackpink for their contribution to the country’s economy with their 2 stadium concerts. These concerts were added specifically to ensure cultural exchange between South Korea and Vietnam.
• In 2023, Australia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said of Blackpink member Rosé, “One of the strengths I was able to lean on while working from home due to COVID-19 was the memory of dancing with my family to their songs. Rosé was born in New Zealand but went to primary school in Australia,” he said.
• The Thai royal family attended Blackpink’s Thailand concert in 2023. A special area was opened for the royal family.
• In 2022, South Korean media gave Blackpink the title of “Nation’s treasure” and declared Blackpink “Girl group of the year”. They spoke highly of all Blackpink achievements during the year.
• Erina Gudono, daughter-in-law of the Indonesian President, attended Blackpink’s Jakarta (2023) concert. She also answered a question about Blackpink on her Instagram story. She said she was shocked by how Blackpink members remained energetic despite their intense work schedule.
• Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, attended Blackpink’s concert in Malaysia. Regarding the concert, the Minister said, “It was truly incredible to see with my own eyes that the stadium was illuminated pink with light sticks! The crowd was very orderly, there were many young people.”
• Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised Blackpink member Lisa for reflecting Thai culture in her solo in 2021 and stated that he was proud.
• Reported tourism impact of the Born pink tour:
Thailand – $20-30 million
Singapore – $35 million
Taiwan – $27 million
Macau – $13 million
Vietnam – $25 million
These data are the data of the tourism ministries of the countries. No statement was made regarding other concerts.
• Korean air, South Korea’s largest and representative airline, became the sponsor of Blackpink’s Born pink tour. They covered the plane with Blackpink to promote the “World Expo 2030 Busan” event. During the sponsorship, Bp’s promotional video was shown on Korean Air planes before takeoff.
• South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, President Han Won-tae Cho and other important guests came to see Blackpink’s plane as part of “hosting the Busan 2030 World Expo” at the Korean Air Maintenance field.
• In 2023, South Korean public broadcaster said, “I’m sure everyone knows these four ladies. Blackpink is the representative girl group of Kpop. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they have a special diplomatic mission that rewrites the history of popular music and increases the prestige of the nation” she said about BLACKPINK.
• In 2023, South Korean President Yoon mentioned Blackpink, saying, “I hope that Blackpink, which plays a great role in supporting national interests, will continue these good activities in the future.”
• In the”17th policy discussion” held with South Korean citizens in March 2024, the South Korean President mentioned Blackpink, saying “Blackpink is one of the young people who rose to the top of the world.”
• The US embassy in Seoul shared Blackpink’s Coachella stage on their main Twitter page.
• The British ambassador to South Korea appeared as a guest in the program of one of Korea’s national channels in June 2023. When asked about her favorite Korean artist, she named Blackpink and mentioned BP’s climate ambassadorship during the conversation.
• Blackpink member Lisa’s mother received the title and award of “Nation’s best mother” by the princess of Thailand in 2024.
• “THE IDOL” series starring Blackpink member Jennie won the Choreography award at the Emmy awards! (Jennie’s dance scene)
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