BLACKPINK has successfully wrapped up their LA concert for the 'DEADLINE' tour with surprise guest Bruno Mars.
On the 12th and 13th of this month (local time), BLACKPINK held the 'BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR <DEADLINE> IN LOS ANGELES' at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA. Notably, on the second day, the final performance, Bruno Mars took the stage, creating a huge buzz.
Bruno Mars, who received immense love from music fans for the global hit song 'APT.' created in collaboration with Rosé, made a surprise appearance during his part in the second verse, matching the energy with Rosé and thrilling the audience as he moved around the stage.
Afterward, Rosé shared her feelings about completing the special stage with fans. She exclaimed, “Thank you Bruno, thank you so much,” and mentioned, “Bruno said he was happy to be on stage with me today. I hope you all enjoyed it too.”
Additionally, BLACKPINK achieved a new record by being the first girl group in the world to sell out both days at the venue and attract the largest audience (over 100,000 people). They will continue their North American tour in cities like Chicago, Toronto, and New York. They will also perform in stadiums around the world, including Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK released their new digital single 'JUMP' on the 11th. The song topped the iTunes charts in 60 regions, reaching the top of the worldwide charts, and immediately after its release on YouTube, it soared to the number one spot in worldwide trending and rising popularity, claiming the throne of the global daily popular music video.
In particular, it also topped the Spotify Daily Top Songs Global chart. This marks the third song for BLACKPINK to achieve number one on this chart, following the pre-release track 'Pink Venom' and the title track 'Shut Down' from their second studio album released in 2022, making them the first K-pop group to have three songs reach number one on this chart. With two consecutive days at the top, their popularity is expected to continue for a while.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
