Anticipation was already running high ahead of the concerts. On the first day, a large-scale lighting campaign lit up Japan’s four major towers simultaneously—Kobe Port Tower, Tokyo Tower, Nagoya TV Tower, and Sapporo TV Tower. Around Tokyo Dome, massive crowds lined up early for merchandise, wrapping around the venue and signaling the scale of the event.

That energy exploded once BLACKPINK took the stage. Opening with global mega-hits like “Kill This Love” and “Pink Venom,” the group instantly took control of the arena with powerful live performances. Their deepened charisma and highly polished stage presence pushed the Tokyo Dome’s atmosphere to its peak.

Backed by a live band and YG Entertainment’s signature concert production, the show delivered a fully immersive experience. BLACKPINK powered through a career-spanning setlist—from debut tracks “Whistle” and “Boombayah” to “JUMP,” a song released during the tour—showcasing their entire musical journey.

The members also shared special moments with fans. During the encore, they moved throughout the venue to connect more closely with the audience, while fans responded with thunderous cheers and applause until the very end. BLACKPINK said, “Time passed so quickly—it’s a bit sad. We received incredible energy over these three days, and we want to express our love and gratitude to every single fan.”

After successfully completing their Tokyo Dome shows, BLACKPINK will meet fans again from January 24 to 26 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. These concerts will mark the grand finale of the ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR <DEADLINE>’, spanning 16 cities and 33 shows worldwide.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK will release their third mini album, DEADLINE, on February 27 at 2 p.m. KST. This marks their first full-group album in approximately three years and five months since BORN PINK, already generating intense global anticipation as they reaffirm both who they are today and where they are headed next.


Written by Mun Wan Sik
Translated by Lee So Yun