BLACKPINK has made history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium, one of the world’s most celebrated venues for music and sports.
The quartet took to the stage on Aug. 15 and 16 as part of its ongoing “Deadline” world tour. Their shows marked the first appearance by a K-pop act at Wembley since BTS drew massive crowds in 2019.
Wembley, originally opened in 1923 and rebuilt in 2007, has been the stage for countless cultural milestones. It hosted the 1948 Summer Olympics, England’s 1966 World Cup victory, and Queen’s iconic “Live Aid” performance in 1985. In recent years, it has welcomed global stars including Taylor Swift, Oasis, and Coldplay.
BLACKPINK’s Wembley concerts follow tour stops at other landmark stadiums, including South Korea’s Goyang Stadium, where more than 78,000 fans attended two kickoff shows, and France’s Stade de France.
The group, consisting of Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa, has already set records with its “Born Pink” tour, which drew 1.8 million fans worldwide. With each member pursuing solo projects in recent years, anticipation for their reunion on stage has fueled overwhelming demand. Tickets for the Wembley shows sold out immediately, underscoring their global popularity.
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1. What historic achievement did BLACKPINK accomplish at Wembley Stadium?
2. Who are the four members of BLACKPINK?
3. When did BLACKPINK perform at Wembley as part of their “Deadline” world tour?
4. Where else have BLACKPINK performed on their recent stadium tour?
1. Do you think performing at Wembley Stadium is the biggest milestone a music group can achieve? Why or why not?
2. Should K-pop groups focus more on global tours or on promoting music in their home country?
3. Do you believe solo projects make a group stronger when they reunite, or do they create challenges?
4. How important is it for music groups to break records to prove their global popularity?
BLACKPINK has made history as the first K-pop girl group to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium, one of the world’s most celebrated venues for music and sports.
