BLACKPINK (BLɅϽKPIИK) is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group is composed of four members: JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA. Regarded by various publications as the "biggest girl group in the world", they are recognized as a leading force in the Korean Wave and an ambassador of the "girl crush" concept in K-pop, which explores themes of self-confidence and female empowerment.