BLACKPINK in your area, and to your screens! It has recently been announced that streaming service Netflix will be releasing a new K-pop documentary, with BLACKPINK as the focus.
The documentary will be titled "BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky" and will premiere next month as an all-access documentary. YG Entertainment told numerous South Korean media outlets that the upcoming documentary will show the past four years of BLACKPINK's careers, even going way back to their debut back in 2016.
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky — an all-access documentary about one of the world's most popular groups — premieres in your area on October 14! Oh and that’s not all ... on October 14, these music icons will also become Netflix profile icons pic.twitter.com/b9t00VnEMO — Netflix (@netflix) September 9, 2020
The documentary will contain never before seen footage of the girls as they trains, their life at home, as well as stories and honest interviews with the members. It will also show the group's recording process, the pros and cons of being internationally famous K-pop idols, and how they prepared for their iconic 2019 Coachella performance.
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Netflix has dabbled in Korean media before - they have launched several Korean dramas, such as "Extracurricular," "Prison Playbook," "Kingdom," and "SKY Castle." However, they have never released a documentary featuring a K-pop artist or group before. Before announcing this documentary, they have only produced documentaries for Western artists, such as Taylor Swift's "Miss Americana" and Lady Gaga's "Five Foot Two."
When speaking about the BLACKPINK documentary, Adam Del Deo, the VP of Documentary Features, had this to say, “The K-pop phenomenon has been sweeping the globe, and BLACKPINK has arguably become the most recognizable and most popular girl group in the world. Director Caroline Suh’s trusted relationship with Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa offers organic and honest moments that give viewers an authentic inside look into the lives of BLACKPINK, as well as the dedication and grueling preparation each member puts into every hit song, history-making performance, and sold-out arena tour. We are thrilled to bring their story to their fans worldwide.”
Are you excited about the BLACKPINK documentary?
ABOUT BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a four-member girl group under YG Entertainment that debuted in 2016. The group consists of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Their two debut singles, "BOOMBAYAH" and "WHISTLE," both hit number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, showing that they were hits upon debut.
BLACKPINK is currently the highest-charting female Korean act on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200. They peaked at number 13 with "Ice Cream" at the Billboard Hot 100 and at number 24 with "Kill This Love" at the Billboard 200. They are the first Korean female act to top the Billboard's Emerging Artist, as well as the first K-pop girl group to top the Billboard's World Digital Song Sales Chart three times.
In 2019, they were named as one of the most influential celebrities in South Korea by Forbes Asia. That year, the group was also included and was the only K-pop girl group to be included in Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list. They are currently the most followed girl group on Spotify and are the most-subscribed musical group, female act, and Asian act on YouTube.
