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Blackpink performing at Coachella in Indio, California, in April 2019. Getty Images
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Blackpink consists of four members, from left, Lisa, Rose, Jisoo and Jennie. Getty Images
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The girl group are currently on their 'Born Pink' world tour. Reuters
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The group hit Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East. Photo: Netflix
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Blackpink members also perform solo songs. AFP
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Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group, seen here at an event marking Dior's autumn 2022 collection in Seoul, South Korea. AP
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Lisa of Blackpink at a Michael Kors fashion show in New York City. AFP
Blackpink at a fan meeting in Seoul in May 2017. Reuters
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Blackpink performing on stage during the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards in January 2019. Getty Images
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Blackpink performing at Coachella in Indio, California, in April 2019. Getty Images
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Blackpink consists of four members, from left, Lisa, Rose, Jisoo and Jennie. Getty Images
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The girl group are currently on their 'Born Pink' world tour. Reuters
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The group hit Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in the Middle East. Photo: Netflix
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Blackpink members also perform solo songs. AFP
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Jisoo, a member of the K-pop group, seen here at an event marking Dior's autumn 2022 collection in Seoul, South Korea. AP
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Lisa of Blackpink at a Michael Kors fashion show in New York City. AFP
Blackpink at a fan meeting in Seoul in May 2017. Reuters
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Blackpink performing on stage during the Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards in January 2019. Getty Images
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Blackpink performing at Coachella in Indio, California, in April 2019. Getty Images
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