
BLACKPINK reaffirms its title as the undisputed "Queens of K-pop" and now Billboard is highlighting their power on par with other pop artists!
BLACKPINK's power knows no bounds! The prestigious Billboard magazine has awarded the group an Honorable Mention on its prestigious list of the "Greatest Pop Star of 2025", making them the "Only K-pop artist included" and placing them alongside Addison Rae, Ariana Grande, Benson Boone, Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Rosalía, SZA, Bruno Mars, and Justin Bieber.
Billboard highlighted BLACKPINK's triumphant return last year, emphasizing the massive impact of their hit "Jump," which conquered the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100, in addition to numerous other records internationally and within the US. They also mentioned their sweeping stadium tour, which demonstrated that Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo, and Lisa remain the dominant force in K-pop globally, underscoring that their influence extends far beyond music, solidifying them as definitive cultural icons.
Even the individual achievements of the members were remarkable, making BLACKPINK as a group continue to triumph in all areas.

Billboard's 'Honorable Mentions' for 'Greatest Pop Star' of 2025 list:
— chart data (@chartdata) January 15, 2026
Addison Rae
Ariana Grande
Benson Boone
Beyoncé
BLACKPINK
Bruno Mars
Chappell Roan
Justin Bieber
ROSALÍA
SZA
BLACKPINK earns an Honorable Mention on Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star of 2025’ list. pic.twitter.com/dml27oBZJx
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) January 15, 2026
Billboard gives BLACKPINK an honorable mention in their greatest pop stars of 2025 list. pic.twitter.com/O7vQMEi12e
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) January 15, 2026
Congratulations to BLACKPINK!
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