Blackpink's 10th Anniversary Milestones and Lisa's PS5 Controller Collaboration

Blackpink is currently generating significant buzz in Korea and globally, celebrating their 10th anniversary with major milestones and new ventures. The group's continued influence is highlighted by their recent album releases and individual member projects, such as Lisa's unique collaboration with PlayStation.

Blackpink debuted on August 8, 2016, and marked their 10th anniversary on August 8, 2026. Their mini-album 'DEADLINE', released on February 27, 2026, included the EDM pre-release track 'JUMP' from July 2025. The group's 'DEADLINE' world tour, held from July 2025 to January 2026, set a K-pop girl group record with 33 stadium shows across 16 cities. Individually, Lisa collaborated with PlayStation to design a limited edition PS5 DualSense controller, which features a 'Chroma Pearl color' and her 'LL' initials, bang hair, eye shape, and star motifs on the touchpad. Reservations for this controller begin October 2, coinciding with the release of her new mini-album 'Press Play'. In 2026, Blackpink also became the first music artist to surpass 100 million YouTube subscribers.

Local bloggers note Blackpink's success in maintaining a strong fandom by effectively balancing group and individual activities. The group's musical evolution, from strong 'girl crush' concepts to showcasing individual member personalities and genre experimentation in albums like 'DEADLINE', is frequently discussed. Collaborations such as Lisa's PS5 controller are seen as expanding artistic expression into new domains, offering fans unique experiences beyond traditional music releases.