K-pop group BLACKPINK has concluded their 7-month-long ‘DEADLINE’ tour.
From January 24 to 26, BLACKPINK held the ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR
The three-day event, marking the tour’s final performances and their first reunion with local fans in about three years, filled the venue with excitement.
The Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong’s largest venue, attracted attention as large LED displays of ‘BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA’ adorned its exterior. Fans gathered both inside and outside from early morning, creating a festive atmosphere to enjoy the tour finale together.
BLACKPINK energetically reciprocated the fans’ anticipation, pouring their energy into the performances from the moment they appeared. Opening with ‘Kill This Love’ and ‘Pink Venom,’ the group thrilled everyone with a parade of mega-hits including ‘How You Like That,’ ‘Playing with Fire,’ and ‘Shut Down.’
High-quality YG production further enhanced BLACKPINK’s overwhelming stage presence and live band sound, reaffirming their unique status. Each of the four members presented solo performances highlighting their distinct styles, leading the audience into a frenzy.
As cheers and sing-alongs filled the stadium at every moment, BLACKPINK shed tears while reflecting on memories with their fans. The members expressed, “This year marks our 10th anniversary since debut, and every moment with BLINKs felt like a dream.” They added, “Thanks to you, we were always happy, and we gained strength to move forward. Please look forward to our upcoming new songs.”
BLACKPINK conducted the ‘DEADLINE’ tour over 33 performances across 16 cities, engaging with fans worldwide. Notably, they became the first K-pop female artists to perform at the UK’s Wembley Stadium, with a series of sold-out shows at major stadiums in key cities, reaffirming BLACKPINK’s unrivaled global presence.
BLACKPINK is set to release their third mini-album ‘DEADLINE’ on February 27 at 2 PM KST. Fans highly anticipate this album, which arrives approximately three years and five months after their second studio album ‘BORN PINK.’ There is growing interest in what records BLACKPINK will set with this comeback, as they have always shaken the global music scene.
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