You don’t have to be a Kpop fan to know who Blackpink is; this four member girl group under YG Entertainment has been very popular and successful since their debut back in 2016. The members of Blackpink are Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa, and their fans are called Blinks. Blinks are one of the biggest fandoms in Kpop, you either know a Blink or two or you are one. Nevertheless, here are some gift ideas for Blinks.
1. Blackpink Merchandise
This shouldn’t be a surprise. Blackpink has an official store online, the merchandise consists of mostly t-shirts, hoodies, Ice Cream theme (from their comeback, featuring Selena Gomez, in 2020) accessories, their very first studio album “The Album” that comes with a CD, a 96 page hard cover photo book, photo cards and of course, other surprises.
2. Black and pink items
To date, Blackpink doesn’t have official fan colours. But fret not; black and pink are officially used in their group’s logo as well as merchandise. It is understood not everyone has the budget to buy official merch as Kpop idols merch do tend to be more on the more pricey side. Instead, you can get your Blink friend black and pink coloured items instead, anything from clothing, jewelry, perhaps a notepad or maybe even a blanket that is black and pink coloured.
3. Black and Pink Coloured Desserts
If you’re someone who knows how to bake, this is your chance to shine. If you are able to schedule this gift around a special occasion such as a birthday, Blackpink’s anniversary (August 8th), the date Blinks were founded (January 14th), it’d be even more memorable and meaningful, you can even add it to a scrapbook.
4. Blackpink Scrapbook
Speaking of scrapbooks, show your love to your Blink friend by creating them a personal Blackpink scrapbook. Scrapbooking doesn’t have to just include photos of the members, it can include fun facts of the members and even quotes such as that iconic quote Rosé said before performing “As Long As It’s Your Last” at Coachella in 2019? If you’re unfamiliar with the quote, just surf YouTube looking for their performance in Coachella and you’ll be sure to know what we’re referring to here.
5. Modern Hanbok Inspired by “How You Like That” Comeback
Who doesn’t remember Blackpink’s long awaited comeback in 2020, “How You Like That”? This is where all 4 members sported the modern hanbok in the final moments of their official music video and on live stage performances. If you know a Blink who happens to be into fashion, this gift will be perfect for them. The original will cost over $100 USD, not inclusive of taxes, if that is an issue, you can always buy other modern hanbok for a fraction of the cost online. After all, it’s the thought that counts.
6. Film Camera
Want to take high quality and breathtaking photos like Blackpink’s Jennie? The camera that she uses is a Minolta 370x, the price is actually standard for a film camera. Gift it to a Blink. Not only can they take beautiful pictures of their surroundings, if they get the chance to attend concerts once the pandemic is over, they can take beautiful pictures of their idols as well.
7. Blackpink 2021 Wall Calendar
Stuck in quarantine to the point one doesn’t know what day or even month it is? Not to worry, get your Blink friend a Blackpink wall calendar and they’ll be sure to back on track in no time. You can easily find the wall calendar and be pleasantly surprised that they are pretty affordable!