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'Brighter than the sun’: BLACKPINK celebrates 9th anniversary with heartfelt messages and unreleased photos

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BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

BLACKPINK marked their ninth debut anniversary, Aug. 8, with loving messages, nostalgic photos, and a show of deep appreciation for fans.

Jennie shared on her personal social media, “9 years together with these beautiful ladies,” while Jisoo wrote, “Already 9 years old,” reflecting on the group’s journey since their debut in 2016.

Rosé expressed her emotions more poetically: “Tonight we turned nine. We’re setting the world on fire and shining brighter than the sun. Happy 9th anniversary to the members and to BLINK. I love you so much it almost hurts.”

Lisa added, “Thank you BLINK for being a part of our world. Happy 9th anniversary. Love you, JenChuLiChaeng,” referring to the members’ nicknames.

To mark the occasion, the members released previously unreleased group photos, much to the delight of fans, and left heart emojis on each other’s posts, showcasing their continued bond and friendship.

BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016 with the hit single “Whistle,” and quickly rose to global fame with a string of smash hits including “Playing with Fire,” “Boombayah,” “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” “Shut Down,” “Lovesick Girls” and “Pink Venom.” The group has solidified its position as one of the most iconic girl groups in K-pop history.

BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

BLACKPINK / Captured from BLACKPINK channel

Currently, BLACKPINK is on their “DEADLINE” world tour, spanning 31 shows across 16 cities. Following performances in Goyang, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York and Paris, the group is set to perform in major stadiums across Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Notably, on Aug. 15 and 16 (local time), BLACKPINK will become the first K-pop girl group to headline the legendary Wembley Stadium in London, leaving another meaningful mark in their career.

This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.