How long has Blackpink been together?

Blackpink debuted in 2016 with the mini album Square One, which consisted of only two songs — "Whistle" and
"Boombayah." The debut was heavily promoted in the K-pop scene as Blackpink was the first girl group from YG
Entertainment in seven years. "Boombayah" galloped straight out of the gate to hit No. 1 on Billboard's World
Digital Songs chart, and their popularity continued with additional releases in the following year.

In 2018, Blackpink made headlines again with their single "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" from the EP Square Up. A few
months later, the group branched out by working with Dua Lipa on the track "Kiss and Make Up."

YG Entertainment positioned Blackpink for a global market by partnering with Interscope Records and Universal
Music Group in October 2018. In short order, Blackpink then focused on the U.S. market with performances
on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,