UPDATE: BLACKPINK Makes History as the First K-Pop Act to Headline Coachella
The quartet took the stage for the first time back in 2019.
Following months of rumors and speculations, Coachella has finally announced its full lineup including its headliners who will be taking over its stages throughout the two-weekend-long event. After confirming Frank Ocean as one of its headline acts, the festival has now introduced BLACKPINK to its roster.
With this update, the quartet is now the first-ever K-pop group and the sixth female act to headline the festival, following legendary names Björk, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish.
Below, we’ve gathered everything we know about BLACKPINK headlining Coachella 2023. Continue reading to find out more and stay tuned as we learn about the forthcoming show.
Is BLACKPINK headlining Coachella 2023?
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On January 10, Coachella confirmed that BLACKPINK will be headlining Coachella 2023. Comprised of Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo, the K-pop group is will headline the show on Day 2 following Bad Bunny on Day 1, while Frank Ocean is confirmed for Day 3.
BLACKPINK is recently kicked off their Asia tour beginning with Bangkok, which will be followed by Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates throughout January. It’s worth noting that following their shows in Kuala Lumpur, Kaohsiung and Manila in March, there is a noticeable gap in April before they start performing again in Singapore on May 13 — which led fans to speculate that the quartet could be headlining Coachella.
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Who are the other headliners joining the Coachella 2023 lineup?
While Rihanna, Drake, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, blink-182, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, Chemical Brothers, Paramore, Skrillex and Tyler, the Creator were rumored to be considered for the official lineup, Coachella will be headlined by Bad Bunny on Day 1, BLACKPINK on Day 2 and Frank Ocean on Day 3. Aside from the headliners, the lineup features Gorillaz, Becky G, Rosalía, Charli XCX, Björk, Kali Uchis, Dominic Fike and many more.
When did BLACKPINK first perform at Coachella?
BLACKPINK made their Coachella debut back in 2019, becoming the first-ever K-pop act to do so. If confirmed, they will become the first K-pop group to headline the festival.
What other K-pop acts have performed at Coachella?
With the global success of the K-pop industry, more acts have performed at Coachella ever since BLACKPINK’s debut. In 2022, CL was accompanied by 88rising for a 10-minute set on the main stage, which featured a surprise 2NE1 reunion. The following weekend, SM Entertainment’s aespa became the third K-pop group to perform at the festival.
When will Coachella 2023 take place?
This year’s Coachella is scheduled for April 14 to 16, and April 21 to 23 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
