Blackpink

Blackpink made history by performing not just once but twice! Blackpink came back to Coachella to perform as a headline in 2023. Although they are not as well known as the other headliner acts, they came committed to prove that they were worthy of headlining. They were able to show that a fierce strong performance was possible. You can serve great lyrics and great dancing. Their charm and strong dance moves were able to show their fans that they are worthy of being admired and they also managed to win over new fans. In comparison to their first performance they did have the budget to have more stage props, yet that did not overpower the Blackpink members. This showed the fans that while props did elevate the performance, it was ultimately the girls that made the performance great. Their outfits did draw their fans to their individual selfs. Yet this only serves as a tool to gather more fans. If they can connect to one girl then they will support the group. Their sound served as representation to women committed to serving top notch performances. Something that men performers aren't always required to provide. Women performers tend to need to work harder to show their fans they are worthy of being followed. But Blackpink proved that it is the message their message represents. Their hard work is worthy of being admired, their commitment to performances deserves to earn a spot in the music industry. They will not limited to the label of KPOP artists, they are international artists. Their fans view their music of not just the sound of Korea but a sound of women empowerment that has touched the world.

Blackpink gave insight into how they prepare for performances. They show how committed they are to giving it their best. Showing how Blackpink prepares for their performance has elevated the meaning of their music to their fans. Their sound represents commitment to their fans. Allowing fans to view their personalities has also allowed fans to elevate the meaning of their music. Their charm and normalcy has made it easier for fans to connect to their music. They appear to be fans of each other solo efforts as well. If they are committed to each other's success how can fans not commit to them? They learnn each others solo choreography and appear as normal fans as well. They present a message via their performance and music that they are one with fans. They are not just singers/performers. They are fans themselves. The female empowerment movement is not one they are just leading but truly believe in as fans.

As presented by Blackpink's performance above, their stage presence stood lone. Their fierceness was able to draw the fans in and they became one of the most talked about acts of the weekend. Even though they lacked stage props, they proved they didn't need them. Their commitment to their fans was presented when it was revealed in their Netflix documentary. It was revealed that Jisoo was sick during this performance yet she made no excuses during the weekend. She went on stage and still represented female power. Many performers wouldn't have performed if they were that sick but Jisoo showed commitment to both her fans and her craft. Many other acts would have cancelled their performance but Jisoo chose to show her strength. As you can see within this performance each members uniqueness still shined. They presented as a group to their fans but their outfits and hair sill allowed their personality to shine. This leads their performance to no the viewed as manufactured. This performance was not only a win for the group but a win for their Blinks. The commitment to the performance that Blackpink showed made the fans commit to their music. The music represented that strength and commitment.

Blackpink has steered away from patterns of dressing all members the same way. Members have been allowed to shine their own way. As presented by the video above each member has managed to create mini fandoms within the larger Blink fandom. This has also led to a stronger fandom overall. Within this video Rose narrates a story of relationship toxicity, a song that she wrote herself. This humanizes Rose in the eyes of the fans. Although at the time of this performance she has been able to reach stardom, regular fans can still connect to her via shared experiences. Such performance becomes a safe space to not only admire Rose's voice but also think about the experience of heartbreak.

How did Blackpink draw fans in? Within an industry that is viewed as fake and manufactured it was not the easiest to create a space for themselves within the industry. Blackpink took that challenge as presented by the video above. They did so by believing in their own talent and that itself made the Blinks believe in them. They decided to believe that their vocals were good enough and as this video points out that was true. Their great vocals did draw their Blinks in but it was the message of confidence and chance that really drew them in. This began a movement that overpowered the performance and music. They began to present a message that their commitments to their vocals and disciplined dancing was starting a feminine movement. They became a message of women creating a space for themselves within the music industry. The music and dancing became a tool to create a movement.

As presented by the TIKTOK of a Blink, fans were drawn in from the beginning with their fierceness on stage. The discipline and female empowerment portrayed in what is viewed as a rookie performance managed to draw in fans for the long run. Although during this performance non Korean speakers couldn't understand the lyrics it does not mean that fans could not admire the beauty of their voices. Their level of talent and disciplined choreography helped elevate Blackpink to that of elite performers from the early stages of their career. Their dancing represented strength and a commitment to win new fans and give fans their best.

Blackpink consists of four members that have drawn in a fandom known as the Blinks. Pictured above from left to right are Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rose. All members are not of Korean nationality but were formed under the KPOP genre. Lisa was born in Thailand, Rose was born in New Zealand and both Jennie and Jisoo were born in Korea. Their talent managed to get the attention from the people who auditioned them and they proceeded to take part of what is known as the Korean training process. Such process consists of classes that are meant to teach the trainees how to be superstars. This brought these girls to Korea and isolated them from their family. They persevered while being isolated from their families and managed to reach what is known as debuting. Although great talent brings you into the KPOP producing companies, it takes more hard work to be able to actually debut as a group. The girls were brought together under the company YG and debuted as a group under the name Blackpink. The Blackpink name was meant to portray to the fans not just that they represented beauty but also talent.