In February 2026, global superstars BLACKPINK marked another special and historic milestone by surpassing 100 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming the first musical artists to ever achieve this feat.
This achievement not only places them among the global elite but has also earned them the legendary Red Diamond Creator Award. Both YG Entertainment and YouTube celebrated the occasion with an iconic image of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé.
The origins of BLACKPINK: From a practice room to the global throne
To understand the magnitude of this record, one must look back. It all began on July 5, 2016. Interestingly, their first video wasn’t a music video, but a raw and fierce choreography practice for the remix of Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money,” which can still be found on their Youtube channel as “BLACKPINK – DANCE PRACTICE VIDEO”.
That video, now a cult favorite, already showcased the power and star quality of a quartet that, nine years and seven months later, has accumulated staggering figures on their channel:
- 649 videos published.
- Over 41 billion total views.
Beyond the sheer power of the numbers lies the bond with their fandom. Minutes after the announcement, Jisoo, the group’s eldest member, shared her excitement on Instagram, posing with the Red Diamond plaque. Her message was direct and full of gratitude: “I love you BLINK,” reaffirming that this milestone is a shared victory.
YouTube also congratulated BLACKPINK on this historic milestone, leaving a touching message for their fans:
The timing couldn’t be more perfect. This world record comes just days before their highly anticipated comeback. After closing their stadium world tour with three consecutive sold-out nights at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium, BLACKPINK is ready to paralyze the world once again.
Mark your calendars: Their third mini-album, ‘DEADLINE’, is set for release on February 27, a project that promises to take this new reign to an even higher level.