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BLACKPINK Might Become the First K-Pop Act to Headline Coachella — Here's Everything We Know

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Sat, 07 Jan 2023 Hypebae

As Coachella season slowly creeps up on us, the internet can't stop wondering who will be headlining the two-weekend-long festival this year. As of now, the only artist confirmed to headline the show is Frank Ocean, but there are more names potentially joining the lineup, including BLACKPINK.

If confirmed to be true, the quartet will become the first-ever K-pop group and the sixth female act to headline the festival, following legendary names Björk, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish.

Below, we've gathered everything we know so far about BLACKPINK potentially headlining Coachella 2023. Continue reading to find out more and stay tuned as we learn about the forthcoming show.

Is BLACKPINK headlining Coachella 2023?

As of writing (January 7, 2023), it is unconfirmed whether BLACKPINK will be headlining Coachella 2023. However, rumors have been circulating online that the quartet -- comprised of Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo -- will be one of the headliners alongside Frank Ocean, who is the only name confirmed so far.

BLACKPINK is currently kicking off their Asia tour beginning with Bangkok, followed by Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates throughout January. It's worth noting that following their shows in Kuala Lumpur, Kaohsiung and Manila in March, there is a noticeable gap in April before they start performing again in Singapore on May 13.

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Who are the other potential headliners joining the Coachella 2023 lineup?

While Frank Ocean is the only confirmed headliner as of now, musicians that might headline Coachella include Bad Bunny, as well as Rihanna, Drake, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, blink-182, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem, Chemical Brothers, Paramore, Skrillex and Tyler, the Creator.

When did BLACKPINK first perform at Coachella?

BLACKPINK made their Coachella debut back in 2019, becoming the first-ever K-pop act to do so. If confirmed, they will become the first K-pop group to headline the festival.

What other K-pop acts have performed at Coachella?

With the global success of the K-pop industry, more acts have performed at Coachella ever since BLACKPINK's debut. In 2022, CL was accompanied by 88rising for a 10-minute set on the main stage, which featured a surprise 2NE1 reunion. The following weekend, SM Entertainment's aespa became the third K-pop group to perform at the festival.