[Alpha Biz= Paul Lee] YG Entertainment announced on March 2 that BLACKPINK’s title track “GO” from its third mini album has claimed the top spot on YouTube’s Global Music Video Chart, leading charts across Korea, the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Upon release, the music video surged to No.1 on YouTube Worldwide Trending and was listed among the platform’s “Most Viewed Videos in 24 Hours.” It has since surpassed 30 million views, while also ranking first on YouTube’s Trending Music chart.
The “GO” music video has drawn praise for its cinematic visuals, blending powerful soundscapes with transcendent spatial imagery and a message centered on courage and solidarity, sparking diverse interpretations and strong viewer engagement.
Beyond YouTube, BLACKPINK has posted notable achievements across major global charts. The mini album Deadline topped the iTunes Album Chart in 38 regions worldwide, securing No.1 on the Worldwide iTunes Chart. On China’s largest music streaming platform, QQ Music, not only “GO” but all tracks from the album entered the top tier of the charts.
Physical album sales have also set new records. According to Hanteo Chart, Deadline sold 1,461,785 copies on its first day of release on Feb. 28, marking the highest first-day sales ever recorded by a K-pop girl group.
알파경제 Paul Lee 특파원(hoondork1977@alphabiz.co.kr)
