In a groundbreaking achievement, the renowned South Korean girl band, BLACKPINK, has once again redefined the norms of musical success by securing the title of the highest-grossing concert by a vocal group in history.
The dynamic quartet, consisting of Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé, continues to dominate the K-pop scene, establishing themselves as global superstars.
Recent tour data reveals that BLACKPINK's electrifying performance on August 18, 2023, at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium during the BORN PINK tour not only sold out but also generated an unprecedented $11.429 million, marking it as the highest-grossing concert ever for the group.
Breaking down their record-setting achievements further, the Australian leg of the tour witnessed overwhelming support from fans. BLACKPINK captivated audiences at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena, filling the venue twice with 25,926 attendees per performance, accumulating a total of $4,717,576. Similarly, Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena experienced two sold-out nights, drawing in $4,100,980 with 23,145 enthusiastic fans in attendance each night, according to The Hindustan Times.
The pinnacle of their success was the historic Las Vegas performance, where the vibrant and energetic show illuminated the night sky. This concert not only clinched the title of their highest-grossing performance to date but also solidified their status as global icons.
In Oceania, BLACKPINK made history by claiming the title of the highest-grossing tour by a female group. With a remarkable total of $8.8 million generated from 49,071 tickets sold across four shows, they demonstrated their unwavering popularity.
The overall gross earnings of BLACKPINK's world tour are estimated at an astonishing $281,033,955, with an average of $4,607,114 per show. The tour saw a total of 1,578,618 tickets sold, averaging 25,879 tickets per show across 61 reported performances of the K-pop sensation.
Dispelling any rumors of a potential split or disbandment, all four members of BLACKPINK have recently extended their contracts with YG Entertainment.
