Blackpink - Coachella 150423 -day 1- 15 April 2...

The group opened with the ferocious "Pink Venom," immediately setting the tone. They were not there to ease into the night; they were there to dominate. The production value was staggering—fireworks shot into the sky, the stage design was sleek and modern, and the backing band gave the electronic-pop hits a gritty, live rock edge.

As the lights went out and the crowd chanted for an encore that wouldn't come (a rarity in K-pop concerts), one thing was clear: The girl group from YG Entertainment had become the standard. The desert is cold at night, but on of Weekend 1, it was burning hot—and it was painted Blackpink . Blackpink - Coachella 150423 -Day 1- 15 april 2...

The platform rose.

The setlist was a carefully curated journey through their discography. High-energy anthems like "How You Like That" and "Pretty Savage" had the crowd jumping, while the vocal prowess of Rosé and Jisoo shone during the soulful ballad section. The group opened with the ferocious "Pink Venom,"

Did you attend Weekend 1? Share your memories of the April 15 show in the comments below. As the lights went out and the crowd

On the morning of , the Coachella Valley was a furnace of dry heat and nervous energy. For BLACKPINK, this wasn’t just another festival. It was the first time a K-pop girl group would headline the main stage.

This guide breaks down BLACKPINK's historic headlining performance