K-pop group Blackpink made history as the first K-pop group to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Saturday night, and the reaction from their fans on social media certainly celebrated that achievement.
FINALLY STARTS
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First appearing at the music festival in 2019, where they packed the Sahara Tent, the girl group made its second performance on the Coachella Stage.
OH MY GOD LOOK AT THE STAGE??!!!
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— •riachella || (@Iinibeh) April 16, 2023
The performance drew a huge crowd, both in person and, because fans could watch from home via livestream, online.
the crowd for blackpink tonight! pic.twitter.com/HckYpVufpt
— (@jenniesrenes) April 16, 2023
THE CROWDS SOOO INSAAAANEEEEEE
THIS IS BLACKPINK IMPACT
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— moonie (@itsmooniiieee) April 16, 2023
At the time of the group’s performance, #BLACKPINKatCoachella was trending worldwide with over 1 million tweets, taking the website’s number one trending spot.
Hawk-eyed fans even pointed out that the hashtag had almost surpassed the 1 million mark before the performance even began.
it will be very iconic if we reach 1M tweets before they come out.
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Several aspects of the performance inspired chatter from fans. Notably, the group’s accomplishment of becoming the first K-pop headliners at Coachella.
The Korean flag 🩷 HISTORY
BLACKPINK COACHELLA HEADLINERS #BLACKPINKatCoachella @BLACKPINK
— BLACKPINK STATS (@BLACKPINKSTATS5) April 16, 2023
I don’t think people understand how monumental BLACKPINK headlining Coachella is. We are going to witness history. These girls keep breaking down doors and inspiring everyone.
BLACKPINK COACHELLA HEADLINERS#BLACKPINKatCoachella @BLACKPINK
— Andy Piluk (@AndyPiluk) April 16, 2023
The performance was accompanied by a drone show, exciting fans in person and from afar.
from caterpillar to a butterfly! PRETTY
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— ken #PINKCHELLA (@togejustvibin) April 16, 2023
They are currently doing a drone show.
LISA COACHELLA COMEBACK#LisachellaIsHerepic.twitter.com/qnrYteilKG
— TEAM LISA PH (@TeamLisaPH) April 16, 2023
Of course, Coachella is almost as famous for its fashion as its music, and the commentary on BLACKPINK’s performance was no exception.
i love how their outfits are literally BLACK and PINK. like yess we are BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/HEFI4VseGI
— ً (@lisasuprmcy) April 16, 2023
These outfit changes are everything #Coachella #BLACKPINK
— S (@daffdiaries) April 16, 2023