"BOOMBAYAH" is not only an epic debut for BLACKPINK but it also contains some interesting facts that you probably didn't know about.
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When BLACKPINK released their music video for “BOOMBAYAH” in August 2016, it became an instant hit. It’s been over four years since then, and they’ve come a long way. It is now one of the only K-Pop group music videos to reach one billion views.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the video-making process, check out some lesser-known facts about “BOOMBAYAH” below!
Their bikes were not moving
First up, each member’s bike was stationary. In reality, what made the girls look like they were actually riding them was the moving background.
Jisoo’s head was the only one poking out
When BLACKPINK danced in a straight line, Jisoo did her best to follow the choreography of two people sticking their heads out—but she ended up being the only one seen behind Lisa!
"Originally, the heads of the two of us should appear here. I worked really hard for it. Every time I watch this, I can see my head protruding like that. I was the only one doing it!" - Jisoo.
The background was made of bottles
Mineral water bottles were used to make the gorgeous background the girls used for their solo scenes. They happily noted, “They don’t look like water bottles”.
The concept behind “BOOMBAYAH” was “troublemakers”
The girls wore chains, chokers, and fishnets with their school girl-like costumes to embody the “troublemaker at school” concept of the music video.
Some moves were cut out
The iconic “Oppa!” line was originally accompanied with scenes of BLACKPINK kicking and punching at the camera. Their tough girl act was instead replaced by cute finger guns.
They loved the transition
One of the parts they loved the most was the transition between Rosé‘s vocal part after the chorus...
... and Lisa's fierce rap part.
Rosé had a difficult time doing her iconic move
The move where Rosé slides across the floor may look easy enough, but it was one of the most tedious moves for her. Her clothes kept getting stuck and she even sustained some minor injuries.
They shot some scenes for 10 hours
Though it may not look like it, the second verse featuring Jisoo and Jennie took ten hours to complete!
"Because it was my scene, I didn’t recognize that so much time had passed. But when I looked at the clock after finishing the shooting, I was really surprised." - Jisoo.
Jisoo’s bangs were fake
Jisoo wore clip-on bangs in the scene where they rode their bikes.
They had special roller skates
Finally, even if you can barely see them, the skates BLACKPINK wore had drawings made especially by them.
In case you miss watching it, check out the “BOOMBAYAH” music video below!
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BLACKPINK Jennie Chose This Song Has Harder Choreo, Between “Whistle” and “BOOMBAYAH”
BLACKPINK made a splash in the music scene when they debuted on August 8, 2016. They had dual title tracks: “WHISTLE” and “BOOMBAYAH”. They were equally popular, with the former gaining them their first win and the latter being one of the only K-Pop music videos to reach over a billion views. At that time, BLACKPINK owned the title of "Monster Rookie" when receiving PAK when just debuting!
Both of their tunes and dances solidified them as a certified “girl crush” group. They were not, however, equal in difficulty. Jennie compared them in the online broadcast which celebrated their second year anniversary. She and the others had to answer the questions written on the Jenga blocks they gathered.
The question Jennie was faced with was, “What’s the song that has the most challenging choreography?”
At the time, their options were limited to performances including “WHISTLE”…
…”BOOMBAYAH”…
..."Playing With Fire"...
..."As If It's Your Last"...
... and "Forever Young"...
Without thinking too hard, she named “WHISTLE” as the most challenging while “Forever Young” came as a close second.
"The most challenging song to dance to…I think this is the most challenging to do a live performance. Personally, it’s ‘WHISTLE’." - Jennie.
She explained that having to sing while dancing was tough. As it was a slower song than most, they needed to be more careful with their notes.
"‘WHISTLE’ requires inner strength. We need to breath when singing."
It was an easy choice for her: “I always think ‘WHISTLE’ is harder than ‘BOOMBAYAH'”. Though the latter is visibly more energetic, it’s actually harder for the girls to control their breathing with ‘WHISTLE’.
Looking at their ultra-precise choreography, it’s easy to see why it was Jennie’s pick!
Check out the full video of their chat below!
