BLACKPINK Wembley Stadium 2025: First K-Pop Girl Group Sells Out Historic London Shows
BLACKPINK achieved a career-defining milestone this August, selling out two consecutive nights at London's Wembley Stadium-a first for any K-pop girl group. The quartet performed on August 15-16, 2025, as part of their DEADLINE World Tour, drawing over 90,000 fans each night to the iconic 90,000-capacity venue.
Breaking Barriers at Pop's Most Prestigious Venue
Only one other K-pop act has headlined Wembley: BTS sold out the stadium in 90 minutes back in 2019. BLACKPINK's achievement marks a significant moment for female K-pop acts on the global stage.
The stadium, synonymous with legendary performances from Queen's 1985 Live Aid set to recent shows by Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, provided the perfect backdrop for BLACKPINK's most ambitious production yet. Fans traveled from across Europe and beyond to witness this historic moment.
Two Nights, Two Unforgettable Experiences
Both evenings kicked off with explosive performances of their signature hits. The setlist included "Kill This Love," "Pink Venom," "How You Like That," and "Shut Down," alongside their latest single "JUMP," which had fans on their feet with its infectious energy.
Each member showcased their individual artistry through solo segments: Jisoo performed "earthquake" and "Your Love," while Lisa delivered "Thunder," "Lifestyle," and "Rockstar." Jennie and Rosé also had their moments to shine with solo performances.
The second night featured a surprise that sent the London crowd into overdrive: BLACKPINK performed the Spice Girls' "Wannabe" during their encore. The tribute felt particularly fitting, given the group's previous admiration for the British icons and their influence on pop culture.
Production Values Match the Venue's Legacy
The shows featured elaborate staging designed specifically for stadium-scale performances. Spectacular pyrotechnics, immersive video content, and dynamic lighting transformed the venue into a pink-hued wonderland. Lisa made headlines on the second night with a custom pink Labubu-inspired outfit, complete with matching mask and keychain-a nod to her role in making the collectible toy a global phenomenon.
What's Next for the Global Superstars
The DEADLINE World Tour continues through early 2026, with upcoming dates across Asia including stops in Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. This marks BLACKPINK's first headline tour since their record-breaking Born Pink World Tour (2022-2023), which became the highest-grossing tour by a girl group.
The Wembley performances cap off the European leg of what's being marketed as their first all-stadium tour, reinforcing BLACKPINK's position as one of the few acts capable of consistently selling out the world's largest venues.
For BLACKPINK-Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa-these London shows represent more than just concerts. They're proof that K-pop's global expansion continues to break new ground, with female acts now commanding the same prestigious stages once reserved for the biggest Western superstars.
