Born Pink

Overview
Born Pink is BLACKPINK’s second studio album, released September 16, 2022, by YG and Interscope. At 24:34 across eight tracks, it leans English-heavy and blends pop, hip-hop, disco, and rock to extend the group’s global reach. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))

Recording History
- Recording studio/location: The Black Label studio in Seoul served as the primary recording hub. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Producers & engineers: Production was led by Teddy Park with 24, Freddy Wexler, Nohc, and Paro; recording engineer Youngju Bang; mixing by Josh Gudwin; mastering by Chris Gehringer. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Recording dates: The album was recorded from 2020 to 2022. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Notable techniques/equipment: The title track Shut Down famously incorporates a sample of Paganini’s La Campanella, braided with hip-hop/trap textures; Pink Venom weaves multiple musical references and cross-cultural textures into its production. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))

Chart Performance & Recognition
- Charts: US Billboard 200 debut at No. 1, the group’s first No. 1 on that chart; UK Albums Chart also reached No. 1. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Sales & certifications: pre-orders surpassed 1.5 million in six days and exceeded 2 million worldwide; the Circle Chart milestone marked it as a record-selling K-pop girl-group album. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Singles and global reach: Pink Venom and Shut Down both reached the top 25 on the US Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Global 200; the album and its singles helped Blackpink top global charts. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Awards & recognition: Born Pink earned Guinness World Records acknowledgments for its chart milestones; critical reception gathered across outlets with a positive, international impact. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))
- Notable reception: Metacritic aggregates favorable critical reception; the project was seen as a maturation and expansion of Blackpink’s sound. ([metacritic.com](https://www.metacritic.com/music/born-pink/blackpink/critic-reviews?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
Born Pink is widely regarded as a watershed moment for K-pop’s global mainstream, establishing Blackpink as a solo No. 1 act in the US and UK and fueling a record-breaking world tour that drew about 1.8 million attendees. The album’s cross-genre approach, high-profile videos, and Paganini-sample on Shut Down left a durable imprint on pop discourse and subsequent K-pop releases. Its ongoing legacy features continued chart strength, international awards attention, and ongoing influence on artists exploring English-language pop and hybrid styles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Pink))