On February 20, 2026, BLACKPINK made history by becoming the first artist in the world to reach 100 million subscribers on their official YouTube channel. YouTube officially announced and celebrated this achievement on its Creator and Artist Stories blog. This milestone marks a major moment in digital music history and highlights BLACKPINK’s global popularity.
About BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They debuted on August 8, 2016, with their single album “Square One.” Since their debut, they have become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Over the years, they have broken multiple records in streaming, album sales, and touring.
The 100 Million Subscriber Achievement
On February 20, 2026, BLACKPINK’s official YouTube channel officially crossed 100 million subscribers. With this achievement, they became the first Official Artist Channel in YouTube history to reach this number. This record shows the strong support of their global fanbase, known as BLINKs. It also reflects their consistent success on digital platforms over the past decade.
The Red Diamond Creator Award
To honor this historic milestone, YouTube presented BLACKPINK with the Red Diamond Creator Award. This award is given only to channels that reach 100 million subscribers. It is one of the rarest and most prestigious awards on the platform. Receiving the Red Diamond Award places BLACKPINK among the most successful creators in YouTube history.
BLACKPINK’s YouTube Journey
BLACKPINK launched their official YouTube channel in June 2016, shortly before their debut. Over the years, their subscriber count grew rapidly as their music videos gained massive global attention. They became the most-subscribed girl group on YouTube and later the most-subscribed female artist. Before reaching 100 million subscribers, they had already become the most-subscribed music act on the platform.
Many of their music videos have crossed one billion views. Songs such as “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” “Kill This Love,” “How You Like That,” “BOOMBAYAH,” “As If It’s Your Last,” and “Pink Venom” have achieved remarkable view counts. These record-breaking videos played an important role in helping the group reach 100 million subscribers.
Global Impact and Significance
This milestone is important because it shows the power of digital platforms in the modern music industry. BLACKPINK has connected with fans around the world through music videos, dance practice clips, behind-the-scenes content, and special performances. Their strong international fanbase from Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and other regions has supported them consistently since 2016.
Reaching 100 million subscribers is not only about numbers. It represents ten years of continuous growth, global influence, and strong fan engagement. It also shows how K-pop has expanded worldwide and become a major force in global entertainment.
