BLACKPINK has 4 members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa. The girl group was formed by YG Entertainment and debuted on August 8, 2016. Their fandom is called BLINK. Jisoo is the oldest (born 1995) and Lisa the youngest (born 1997). Three members are Korean or of Korean descent, and Lisa is Thai.
Below you'll find the full members chart (real names, birthdays, ages, nationalities, positions), then each member in detail, the BLINK fandom, the group's key dates and what each of them is doing solo.
BLACKPINK members at a glance
| Stage name | Real name | Birthday | Age in 2026 | Nationality | Position |
|---|
| Jisoo | Kim Ji-soo (김지수) | January 3, 1995 | 31 | South Korean | Lead vocalist, visual |
| Jennie | Jennie Kim (김제니) | January 16, 1996 | 30 | South Korean | Main rapper, lead vocalist |
| Rosé | Park Chae-young (박채영), Roseanne Park | February 11, 1997 | 29 | New Zealander and South Korean | Main vocalist, lead dancer |
| Lisa | Lalisa Manobal (born Pranpriya) | March 27, 1997 | 29 | Thai | Main dancer, lead rapper, maknae |
These are the positions fans have used since debut. If “main vocalist” or “maknae” doesn't ring a bell, we explain it all in K-pop group positions explained.
The 4 BLACKPINK members in detail
Jisoo: the oldest and the visual
Kim Ji-soo was born on January 3, 1995, in South Korea. She's the oldest member and often the one breaking the tension with her slightly offbeat humor. She's a vocalist and the group's “visual,” the face that represents the group.
She's built a real acting career too: the lead in the drama Snowdrop (2021-2022), then Newtopia in 2025. Musically, her single Flower (2023) kicked off her solo career, followed by the mini album AMORTAGE in February 2025. She now runs her solo work through her own label, BLISSOO.
Jennie: the rapper and fashion icon
Jennie Kim was born on January 16, 1996, in South Korea. As a kid she went to school in Auckland, New Zealand, then came back to Korea to train at YG. That's where her fluent English comes from, and you can hear it in her verses.
She's the group's main rapper and sings a lot too. She was the first member to go solo, with SOLO in 2018. She acted in HBO's The Idol in 2023, then dropped her first album, Ruby, in March 2025 through her own label, ODD ATELIER. In fashion, she's one of the K-pop names luxury houses follow most closely.
Rosé: the voice of the group
Roseanne Park, Korean name Park Chae-young, was born on February 11, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. She grew up in Melbourne, Australia, before auditioning for YG in Sydney. She holds dual New Zealand and South Korean citizenship.
The group's main vocalist, with a tone you recognize from the first note, she also plays guitar and piano. Solo, she released On the Ground in 2021, then hit massive with APT. alongside Bruno Mars in late 2024, ahead of her first album, rosie, in December 2024. For her solo work, she signed with The Black Label.
Lisa: the dancer and the maknae
Lalisa Manobal (often spelled Manoban), born Pranpriya, was born on March 27, 1997, in Buriram province, Thailand. She's the youngest, the “maknae,” and the only non-Korean member. She was the only applicant selected at YG's audition in Thailand.
Main dancer and rapper, she's the group's dance reference point. Solo, she released LALISA and MONEY in 2021, ROCKSTAR in 2024, then the album Alter Ego in February 2025. The same year she made her acting debut in season 3 of HBO's The White Lotus. She founded her own company, LLOUD.
BLINK: BLACKPINK's fandom
BLACKPINK fans are called BLINK, a blend of “BLack” and “pINK,” the two words in the group's name. Their colors: black and pink, of course.
The official lightstick has a look all its own: a little heart-shaped hammer fans call the “hammer bong” (or “Bl-ping-bong”). At concerts, the floor turns into a pink sea. Curious where other fandom names come from (ARMY, STAY, ATINY…)? We cover them in K-pop fandom names explained.
Why the name BLACKPINK?
YG explained the name plays on contrast: pink, the color people associate with sweetness, and black, to say there's a lot more to them than that. It was a way to announce the group's “girl crush” concept, elegant and powerful at once.
BLACKPINK's key dates
- August 8, 2016: debut with SQUARE ONE, featuring WHISTLE and BOOMBAYAH.
- 2018: DDU-DU DDU-DU, the song that broke them internationally.
- 2019: Kill This Love and their first Coachella set.
- October 2020: THE ALBUM, their first studio album, with How You Like That and Lovesick Girls.
- September 2022: BORN PINK, with Pink Venom and Shut Down, followed by a huge world tour.
- April 2023: Coachella headliners.
- December 2023: all four renew their group contract with YG, but not their individual contracts.
- July 2025: JUMP drops and the all-stadium DEADLINE world tour kicks off, with stops including Paris's Stade de France.
- February 27, 2026: the DEADLINE mini album, led by GO, their first project since BORN PINK.
BLACKPINK today: group and solo careers
Since late 2023, BLACKPINK runs on two tracks. The group stays with YG Entertainment for albums and tours as a foursome. Solo careers go through other companies: ODD ATELIER for Jennie, BLISSOO for Jisoo, LLOUD for Lisa and The Black Label for Rosé.
That setup let all four release solo projects, often with major US labels, without ending the group. And the four-member return in 2025-2026, with JUMP, the tour and the DEADLINE mini album, proved BLACKPINK hadn't lost any of its audience.
Wear BLACKPINK every day
The BLACKPINK JUMP! vinyl crop top is a direct nod to the 2025 single, in the group's black-and-pink look. It's made to order, so allow one to three weeks for delivery. Sizing runs Asian, so size up if you're between two. Everything we carry around the group lives in the BLACKPINK collection.
Shopping for a BLINK friend? Our BLACKPINK fan gift ideas help you get it right, starting from her favorite member.
FAQ
How many members are in BLACKPINK?
Four: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa. The lineup hasn't changed since their 2016 debut.
How old are the BLACKPINK members?
In 2026, Jisoo is 31, Jennie is 30, and Rosé and Lisa are both 29. Jisoo is the oldest, Lisa the youngest.
What are the BLACKPINK members' real names?
Kim Ji-soo (Jisoo), Jennie Kim (Jennie), Park Chae-young or Roseanne Park (Rosé), and Lalisa Manobal (Lisa).
What nationality is Lisa?
Lisa is Thai. She's the only non-Korean member of the group.
Did BLACKPINK leave YG?
Not as a group: all four renewed their group contract with YG in late 2023. Only their solo activities go through other companies.
