The tour brings together the girl groups hits such as « How You Like That » as well as giving each of its members a moment to shine with their solo projects.
They’re one of the biggest girl groups in the world, which was apparent upon entering SoFi Stadium on July 12. Blackpink’s Deadline Tour has made its way to Los Angeles.
Blackpink was formed nearly a decade ago in 2016, with their debut album releasing a few years later in 2020. Since then, they’ve become a global phenomenon, collaborating with artists such as Dua Lipa and Selena Gomez. The K-pop stars have also had success in their solo careers, with Rosé working with Bruno Mars on the track “Apt.” and Lisa starring on the latest season of “The White Lotus.” Lisa and Jennie were also on the 2025 Coachella lineup as solo artists, after the girl group headlined Coachella in 2023.
If you’re used to having a little more wiggle room for concerts because of opening acts, that’s not the case with the Deadline tour. Fans who arrived ahead of the 8 p.m. start watched some of the K-pop groups’ music videos before Blackpink took the stage a little behind schedule at 8:20 p.m.
The crowd became a sea of pink light sticks, known as “paenbong,” a popular K-pop concert accessory. Each band has its own design, with Blackpink’s resembling a toy hammer with a pink heart on either side. As the girls took the stage to perform the first song of the night, “Kill This Love,” the audience began waving their light sticks to the beat in unison.
