(Last Updated: November 2018)
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JISOO (지수)
Real Name: Kim Jisoo (김지수)
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (Western), Dog (Eastern)
From: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Visual
Other Activities Outside of BLACKPINK:
Pre-debut:
- Appeared in labelmate Epik High’s “Spoiler + Happen Ending” and Hi Suhyun’s “I’m Different” with Lee Hi and Bobby (iKON).
- Did various CFs, some with labelmate iKon.
- Made a cameo on KBS 2TV’s “Producer.”
Post-debut:
2017-2018: Hosted SBS Inkigayo with GOT7’s Jinyoung and NCT’s Doyoung.
2018: Appeared on Unexpected Q (MBC) Episode 11 / (I’ve never watched it, but I think it’s like a quiz type variety show)
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JENNIE (제니)
Real Name: Jennie Kim (김제니)
Birthday: January 16, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (Western), Pig (Eastern)
From: Seoul, South Korea (also spent some time in New Zealand)
Position(s): Main rapper, lead vocalist, face of the group
*These positions are rather flexible – she doesn’t always rap in their title tracks (but she takes main when she does), and she often sings the most after Rosé.
Other Activities Outside of BLACKPINK:
Pre-debut:
2012: Appeared in the music video for “That XX” by G-Dragon (Big Bang)
2013:
- Featured in G-Dragon’s “Black”
- Featured in “GG Be” by Seungri (Big Bang)
2014: Featured in “Special” by Lee Hi
Post-Debut:
2018:
- Appeared on Running Man (SBS) Episode 413 / A variety show with a fixed cast and guests who complete missions during themed episodes.
- Is a cast member on new variety show Village Survival, The Eight (SBS). It’s a show starring well known comedian Yoo Jae Suk that features a group of celebrities trying to solve a mystery while stranded in a mysterious village.
SOLO DEBUT: November 2018 / “Solo” received a certified all-kill within two days of its release.
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ROSÉ (로제)
Real Name: Roseanne Park, Park Chaeyoung (박채영)
Birthday: February 11, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (Western), Ox (Eastern)
From: Melbourne, Australia (was also born in New Zealand and spent part of her childhood there)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Other Activities Outside of BLACKPINK:
Pre-debut:
- Featured on G-Dragon’s “Without You” (2012)
Post-debut:
2016: Did a collaboration stage for the 2016 SBS Gayo Daejun with 10 cm, EXO’s Chanyeol, and TWICE’s Jihyo. She played the guitar and sang an acoustic version of “Whistle.”
2017:
- King of Masked Singer (MBC), Episodes 103 and 104 / A music competition show kind of similar to The Voice. Contestants sing wearing elaborate costumes and masks to disguise their identity.
- Fantastic Duo (SBS), Season 2 Episode 17 / A singing competition show where contestants can compete to sing with their favorite idol.
- SBS Gayo Daejun / Sang “Butterfly” with other main vocals (BTOB’s Sungjae, GFriend’s Yuju, TWICE’s Jihyo, and Wanna One’s Jaehwan).
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LISA (리사)
Real Name: Lalisa Manoban (ลลิษา มโนบาล)
Birthday: March 27, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries (Western), Ox (Eastern)
From: Bangkok, Thailand
Position(s): Main Dancer, Main Rapper*, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
*NOTE: Most other sites that I checked list Lisa as lead rapper. It’s true that she is the second rapper whenever Jennie raps. However, I’m inclined to call her the main rapper because she’s the only one that has rapped on every title track so far.
Other Activities Outside of BLACKPINK:
2016: Participated in a dance collaboration for the 2016 SBS Gayo Daejun with Jinyoung and Yugyeom (GOT7), Seulgi (Red Velvet), Yooa (Oh My Girl), Eunjin (former DIA member), and Ten (NCT).
2017: Had her own reality/lifestyle show on Onstyle TV.
2018:
- Made some dance teaser videos for YG’s dance school X Academy – one solo, one with Seunghoon (WINNER) and DK (iKON)
- Appeared on Real Man 300 (MBC), a variety show that teaches celebrities what life in the South Korean military is like. Lisa appeared from episodes 1-6.
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SOURCES: YG Entertainment, YouTube*, KSHOWONLINE, Wikipedia, K-Pop Wiki, Soompi, MBC, Onstyle, SBS, X ACADEMY
*Village Survival, The Eight preview uploaded and subbed by KOCOWA TV. Audio for “GG Be” uploaded by Various Artists – Topic. Audio for “Special” uploaded by Lee Hi’s official channel. Audio for “Without You” uploaded by G-Dragon’s official channel. SAF Gayo Daejun clip uploaded by kpopchannel.tv. Running Man and Real Man 300 clips uploaded and subbed by KOCOWA TV.
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