Feb 18, 2026 12:46pm IST
BLACKPINK Close To 100 Million Subscribers On YouTube, To Create First-Ever Record For A Musical Act
BLACKPINK, the number one Korean girl group in the world is soon going to achieve one more milestone. They will become the first-ever musical act to have 100 million subscribers on YouTube. The quarter comprises Jisoo (real name: Kim Jisoo), Jennie (real name: Kim Jennie), Lisa (real name: Lalisa Manobal) and Rose (Park Chae-young). All these girls have had a very successful career as a group and as solo artists. Once they touch the mark of 100 million subscribers, they will receive the Red Diamond Play button.
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So far, creators like MrBeast, T-Series, Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes and SET India are amongst those who have achieved the feat. T-Series the Indian musical giant has over 300 million subscribers while SET India has 188 million subscribers. Once they touch this mark, they will become first ever musicians from the world to achieve this feat. As of now, their subscriber base stands at 99,875,000. They just need 1,25,00 more to subscribe to their channel to cross this landmark. The other musical acts who are just behind them in terms of YouTube subscribers are Korean pop band BTS, Justin Bieber, Eminen, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Marshmello (real name: Christopher Comstock), Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny and others.
BLACKPINK is a girl group founded by YG Entertainment, the same agency that gave us bands like BIGBANG, BabyMonster, Treasure, Winner and more.
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