Why “BOOMBAYAH” Still Hits: BLACKPINK’s Debut, Explained

A high-voltage debut that felt like a victory lap from day one—here’s the artist/song/MV explained, from the chant that shook stadiums to the edits that made history. Source: Official BLACKPINK YouTube (© YG Entertainment) Table of Contents TL;DR Quick Credits The story you see on screen Lyrics & meaning Behind the scenes & member insights Fan takeaways Essential facts Sources & credits TL;DR Impact in one line: A debut built to be shouted—“ BLACKPINK in your area .” What makes it stick: Turbo-charged beats, razor-cut edits, and arena-ready hooks that translate instantly to stages and festivals. Historic note: The MV later became the first K-pop debut music video to cross 1B views on YouTube. Quick Credits Artist: BLACKPINK (JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, LISA) Release: August 8, 2016 (as part of Square One ) Label/Agency: YG Entertainment Songwriters: Teddy, B...