Mostly no. BLACKPINK are credited on only about 12% of their catalogue, 2 of 16 tracks on their studio albums. Their songs are written and produced by a YG Entertainment team led by Teddy Park, who is behind hits like 'How You Like That' and 'Pink Venom.' Members Jennie and Jisoo co-wrote 'Lovesick Girls,' and Jisoo and Rosé co-wrote 'Yeah Yeah Yeah,' but the rest is outside-written.
By the Numbers
2
Studio Albums
16
Tracks Credited
13%
Self-Written
over 20 million
Records Sold
10
Years Active
41
Collaborators
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 16 self-written
Who wrote the songs?
Across all 16 tracks: how many BLACKPINK wrote alone, how many they co-wrote, and how many were written by others. The bracket marks every track they hold any writing credit on.
BLACKPINK has a writing credit13%
13%
88%
Sole author0tracks0%
Co-written2tracks13%
Outside writers14tracks88%
Role Fingerprint how they contribute
BLACKPINK's roles across the catalogue
Share of all 16 tracks where they are personally credited, by role.
Lyricist (words)13%
Composer (music)6%
Producer0%
Performer88%
Member Credit Breakdown share of tracks each member is credited on
Percentage of all 16 tracks, across every album, where each member holds a credit - split by role.
Member
Period
Lyrics
Music
Production
Performance
Jisoo
2016-present
13%
0%
0%
88%
Jennie
2016-present
6%
6%
0%
88%
Rosé
2016-present
6%
0%
0%
88%
Lisa
2016-present
0%
0%
0%
88%
Authorship Over Time writing credit per album
BLACKPINK's writing credit per album, in release order. Hover any bar for the album.
avg 13%
13%
13%
2020The Album
2022Born Pink
Authorship by Decade track-weighted
13%
2020s
The Album, Born Pink
Authorship Spectrum pure performer to complete author
Where BLACKPINK sits on the scale from a pure performer (0%, sings songs written by others) to a complete author (100%, writes everything). The bright marker is their catalogue authorship score, plotted against other artists on the site.
BLACKPINK
Other artists on the site
Reference artists spread across the scale, closest by genre and era.
Bubble size = tracks worked on together. 2 24 · TP Teddy Park · DC Danny Chung · R R.Tee · BB Bekuh Boom · L Løren
The Authorship Story
Data Insight
BLACKPINK's authorship profile reflects the YG Entertainment model: near-total creative control concentrated in one producer (Teddy Park), with artists functioning primarily as performer-collaborators. Member writing credits appear on exactly 2 of 16 tracks (Lovesick Girls and Yeah Yeah Yeah). Of the four members, Jennie and Jisoo have credited contributions; Lisa has none. Rosé contributed to one track (Yeah Yeah Yeah). This is a notably lower authorship rate than contemporaries like BTS, despite similar global reach.
Quick Facts
SalesHave sold over 20 million records worldwide, the best-selling K-pop girl group
Album milestonesThe Album (2020) was the first K-pop girl group album to sell a million copies; Born Pink (2022) was the first to sell two million
YouTubeThe most-subscribed music act on YouTube and the first to pass 100 million subscribers
CoachellaBecame the first Asian act to headline Coachella in April 2023
Born Pink tourTheir 2022-2023 world tour grossed around $330 million
Creative Fingerprint
Performers, not writers: BLACKPINK are credited on only about 12% of their tracks, with the songwriting handled by a YG Entertainment team led by producer Teddy Park, and members contributing lyrics on just a couple of songs.
The Story
BLACKPINK is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2016, consisting of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. They are the best-selling Korean girl group of all time and the first Korean act to top the Billboard 200 with a studio album (Born Pink, 2022). Their music is primarily written and produced by YG in-house producer Teddy Park, with occasional co-writing contributions from members Jennie and Jisoo. With only two studio albums and a deliberately measured release cadence, BLACKPINK's catalog is one of the smallest among any act of comparable global reach.
Awards & Recognition
Best-selling K-pop girl group of all time, with over 20 million records sold
First K-pop girl group to sell one million copies of an album (The Album, 2020) and two million (Born Pink, 2022)
Most-subscribed music act on YouTube and first to surpass 100 million subscribers
First Asian act to headline Coachella (April 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions BLACKPINK
Does BLACKPINK write their own songs?
Mostly no. BLACKPINK are credited on only about 12% of their catalogue, 2 of 16 tracks on their studio albums. Their songs are written and produced by a YG Entertainment team led by Teddy Park, who is behind hits like 'How You Like That' and 'Pink Venom.' Members Jennie and Jisoo co-wrote 'Lovesick Girls,' and Jisoo and Rosé co-wrote 'Yeah Yeah Yeah,' but the rest is outside-written.
Who writes BLACKPINK's songs?
Their main songwriter and producer is Teddy Park, a former YG rapper who has shaped the group's sound since debut. He works with a rotating team of YG-affiliated writers such as 24, R.Tee, and Bekuh Boom on tracks like 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' and 'Kill This Love.'
Which BLACKPINK members write their songs?
Only two of the four have writing credits on the group's albums. Jennie and Jisoo co-wrote 'Lovesick Girls,' and Rosé and Jisoo co-wrote 'Yeah Yeah Yeah.' Lisa has no writing credit on their studio albums, though members write more on their solo projects.
Who wrote 'How You Like That'?
'How You Like That,' from The Album (2020), was written and produced by Teddy Park with his YG team, without a member writing credit. It broke several YouTube records on release and became one of the group's signature songs.
How many albums has BLACKPINK released?
This catalogue covers their two Korean-language studio albums, The Album (2020) and Born Pink (2022). Much of their best-known music, like 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' and 'Kill This Love,' was released on EPs and singles rather than full albums.
Is BLACKPINK the biggest girl group in the world?
Yes, by most measures. They are the best-selling K-pop girl group, the most-subscribed music act on YouTube, and the most-streamed female group on Spotify. Outlets including Time, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and the BBC have called them the biggest girl group in the world.
What is BLACKPINK's biggest song?
'DDU-DU DDU-DU' (2018) is their most-viewed video and a defining hit, while 'How You Like That,' 'Kill This Love,' and 'Pink Venom' are among their biggest. All were written by their producer Teddy Park rather than the members.
Did BLACKPINK headline Coachella?
Yes. BLACKPINK headlined Coachella in April 2023, becoming the first Asian act and first K-pop group to top the festival's bill. They also became the first K-pop girl group to play Wembley Stadium in 2025.
What genre is BLACKPINK?
BLACKPINK make K-pop, pop, and dance music, mixing hip-hop-influenced 'girl crush' anthems like 'Pink Venom' with pop ballads like 'The Happiest Girl.'
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