BLACKPINK has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first K-Pop girl group to receive a BRIT Gold Certification for an album in the United Kingdom.
This prestigious recognition was awarded for their debut studio album, ‘THE ALBUM’, released on October 2, 2020, by YG Entertainment and Interscope Records.
The album, which is the group’s first full-length project since their debut in 2016, features eight tracks and includes notable collaborations, highlighting their musical versatility and global influence.
BLACKPINK’s debut album has achieved a significant milestone by being certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to BPI standards, this certification is awarded to albums that have sold 100,000 units.
This accomplishment makes BLACKPINK the first female K-pop act to earn a gold certification for an album in the United Kingdom, highlighting their growing international influence and popularity.
Despite its recent gold certification in the UK, BLACKPINK’s debut album, “THE ALBUM,” made a remarkable impact upon its release. It sold over a million copies in its first month, becoming the best-selling album by a female act in South Korea at the time.
The album received high international acclaim, bolstered by collaborations with Selena Gomez on “Ice Cream” and Cardi B on “Bet You Wanna.”
The opening track, “How You Like That,” remains one of their most well-known songs. This blend of domestic success and international recognition underscores BLACKPINK’s significant global influence in the music industry.
This achievement has sent BLACKPINK’s fans into a frenzy. They took to social media to express their happiness, with one fan saying, “My Queens.” Another wrote, “WE ARE PROUD OF YOU GIRLS!!! THE BIGGEST GIRL GROUP IN THE WORLD!!” A third fan added, “This album is a masterpiece and deserves a lot.”
