Blackpink’s “Born Pink World Tour,” supporting their 2022 album of the same name, marks the group’s first concerts in the U.S. The anticipation for the show was tangible as fans flooded the arena, and for good reason. 14 as Blackpink performed to a sold-out crowd at the Prudential Center in Newark, the group showed how a relatively sparse discography jam packed with chart-toppers has allowed them to stay on top. In a ruthless music industry where new groups debut weekly and consumers’ standards demand new comebacks multiple times a year, Blackpink’s discography - just two albums, two EPs, and a collection of singles over six years - should get lost in the shuffle. On paper, Blackpink’s continued dominance seems unlikely. Since their 2016 debut, Blackpink have cemented themselves as the uncontested leaders among generations of K-pop girl groups.
