Korean girl group Blackpink rumoured to have their own Netflix documentary in the works… sending K-pop fans into a frenzy on social media
Rumours have emerged that K-pop superstars Blackpink will have a Netflix documentary this year.
The girl group’s fans spotted a potential leak about the project listed on the streaming service, but no release date has been set.
Blackpink has four members: New Zealand-raised rapper Jennie Kim, Korean singer Jisoo Kim, Thai rapper Lisa Manoban, and Australian singer Chaeyoung ‘Rosé’ Park.
In your area! K-Pop girl group Blackpink are rumoured to have a Netflix documentary in the works. Pictured left to right: Lisa Manoban, Jennie Kim, Jisoo Kim and Chaeyoung ‘Chaeyoung ‘Rosé’ Park
Fans discovered when typing in ‘Blackpink’ into the Netflix search bar that ‘Untitled Blackpink Feature Documentary’ comes up as a related title.
A Twitter user reached out to Netflix, asking when the documentary would be released.
Netflix responded: ‘Hey, thanks for reaching out! We currently don’t have any info on when that’ll be released. Make sure to follow our social handle for updates though!’
Exciting! The girl group’s fans, known as Blinks, spotted an ‘Untitled Blackpink Feature Documentary’ listed on the streaming service, but no release date has been set
Dates? A Twitter user reached out to Netflix, asking when the documentary would be released
Fans also noticed camera crews following the four idols during their promotional events last year, as they worked with major brands like Adidas.
Fans hope the documentary will focus on the girl group’s hardships and personal journey to success, including unreleased footage from before their debut and during training, as well as their audition videos.
The record company YG Entertainment previously produced a reality show called Blackpink House, which focused on the four girls’ everyday lives at their shared home.
Could it be true? Blinks also noticed camera crews following the four idols during their promotional events last year, as they worked with major brands like Adidas
Birthday surprise? The rumours come after Korean news outlet Soompi reported on Rosé’s (pictured) birthday that a global music distribution representative announced Blackpink was preparing a major project of the largest scale to date
The rumours come after Korean news outlet Soompi reported on Rosé’s birthday that Blackpink was preparing a major project of the largest scale to date.
‘It is difficult to confirm at this point,’ YG Entertainment responded to the news.
YG added: ‘[Blackpink] will repay with good music and positive news as fans have waited for a long time. We would be thankful if [fans] wait for official announcements made in the future. We ask for your understanding.’
Talented: Blackpink are one of the most successful active K-Pop groups, amassing 737million YouTube views (and counting) on their 2019 hit single Kill This Love. Their 2018 single DDU-DU DDU-DU has over one billion views
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Netflix and Radical Media for comment.
Blackpink are one of the most successful active K-Pop groups, amassing 737million YouTube views (and counting) on their 2019 hit single Kill This Love. Their 2018 single DDU-DU DDU-DU has over one billion views.
The group are rumoured to have a comeback early this year, with fans patiently waiting for their first full length album.
Soon: The group are rumoured to have a comeback early this year, with fans patiently waiting for their first full length album
In 2019, they announced their world tour, performing in Sydney and Rosé’s hometown Melbourne to thousands of dedicated Blinks.
They would be the first female K-Pop group to have an international documentary released on a major streaming platform.
Male idols like Jay Park and Big Bang have previously had YouTube Red series, as well as BTS’ documentaries which were also released in cinemas.
In 2019, they announced their world tour, performing in Sydney and Rosé’s (pictured second left) hometown Melbourne to thousands of dedicated Blinks.