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BLACKPINK confirm dates of 'Born Pink' world tour

Yes! They are coming to New Zealand!

BLACKPINK will play Auckland as part of their 'Born Pink' world tour. The K-Pop girl group - comprising Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa - will embark on a global jaunt, including dates in their native South Korea, North America, and the UK, planned for later this year. The run kicks off with two consecutive nights in Seoul on October 16 and 17. They will play the British capital on December 1, before heading to Europe. The band will then head to Australia, Singapore and Thailand in 2023. Venues for all dates are still to be announced. The tour is in support of their eagerly-awaited second studio album, 'Born Pink', which is due out in September. The quartet just announced the single 'Pink Venom' will arrive on August 19. BLACKPINK celebrated their sixth anniversary this week. They released their debut single album 'Square One' on August 8, 2016, and each member took to social media to mark the milestone. Jisoo, 27, wrote: "Happy 6th anniversary! My beloved BLACKPINK forever." Rosé, 25, paid a touching tribute to her bandmates and their fans. She penned: "My beloved BLACKPINK members!! Happy 6th anniversary. Through the years we practiced together and the six years we spent promoting together since our debut, I have shared so many memories and learned so much from you. "Thank you so much for being my members and my family." She added: "And to our Blinks, who have always supported us by our sides, I have nothing but endless gratitude for you. "I'm so thankful for each and every memory." Jennie, 26, teased that "more good news" is on the way. She wrote: "Its our birthday todayyyyy Happy 6th year anniversary to Blackpink and Blinks more good news coming for everyone! (sic)" And Lisa, 25, added: "Can't live without these girls. Happy BLACKPINK 6th year anniversary. This year will be another BIG year for us Love u (sic)" 'Square One' featured the two tracks 'Boombayah' and 'Whistle'. www.blackpinkofficial.com/worldtourbornpink is the place to hear the latest information regarding the 'Born Pink' world tour. BLACKPINK 'Born Pink' world tour dates:

OCTOBER 2022 15 Seoul, South Korea 16 Seoul, South Korea 25 Dallas, North America 29 Houston, North America

NOVEMBER 02 Atlanta, North America 06 Hamilton, North America 07 Hamilton, North America 10 Chicago, North America 11 Chicago, North America 14 Newark, North America 15 Newark, North America 19 Los Angeles, North America 30 London, United Kingdom DECEMBER 01 London, United Kingdom 05 Barcelona, Spain 08 Cologne, Germany 11 Paris, France 12 Paris, France 18 Berlin, Germany 22 Amsterdam, Netherlands January 2023 07 Bangkok, Thailand 08 Bangkok, Thailand 13 Hong Kong, China 14 Hong Kong, China 20 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 28 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates March 04 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 11 Jakarta, Indonesia 18 Kaohsiung, Taiwan 25 Manila, Philippines May 13 Singapore, Malaysia June 10 Melbourne, Australia 11 Melbourne, Australia 16 Sydney, Australia 17 Sydney, Austraila 21 Auckland, New Zealand

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