BLACKPINK has once again made history on YouTube thanks to the music video for their debut track. On the morning of October 4, Korean time, the MV for BOOMBAYAH surpassed 1.9 billion views on the platform, cementing a new milestone for the South Korean group.
With this achievement, BOOMBAYAH becomes the first debut music video by a K-pop group to reach this figure in YouTube history.
An additional record for BLACKPINK
This milestone belongs not only to BOOMBAYAH as a song but also to BLACKPINK as an artist. The group has become the first K-pop act to have three different music videos surpass 1.9 billion views on YouTube.
Before BOOMBAYAH, BLACKPINK had already reached that mark with the music videos for DDU-DU DDU-DU and Kill This Love.
From 2016 to 2026: A decade of impact
The music video for BOOMBAYAH was originally released on August 8, 2016, at 8:00 PM Korean time, as part of BLACKPINK's official debut. According to recorded data, it took just over 10 years, 1 month, and 25 days for the video to surpass 1.9 billion views.
This data reinforces the sustained impact the song has had since its release, remaining relevant to the group's fans more than a decade after its publication.
Frequently asked questions about the BOOMBAYAH YouTube record
How many views does the BLACKPINK BOOMBAYAH music video have?
The MV for BOOMBAYAH surpassed 1.9 billion views on YouTube on the morning of October 4, Korean time.
Why is this BOOMBAYAH record important?
BOOMBAYAH is now the first debut music video by a K-pop group to reach 1.9 billion views on YouTube, a milestone that no other debut act had achieved before.
Which other BLACKPINK music videos have surpassed 1.9 billion views?
In addition to BOOMBAYAH, BLACKPINK had previously reached that figure with the music videos for DDU-DU DDU-DU and Kill This Love, becoming the first K-pop artist to achieve this with three different MVs.
When was the BOOMBAYAH music video released?
The MV for BOOMBAYAH was released on August 8, 2016, at 8:00 PM Korean time, coinciding with BLACKPINK's official debut.
How long did it take for BOOMBAYAH to reach 1.9 billion views?
From its release until reaching 1.9 billion views, the music video took just over 10 years, 1 month, and 25 days.
