Blackpink becomes the first music act to top 80 million YouTube subscribers

Blackpink was also the first music act to amass 70 million subscribers in November 2021. Photo: Reuters

K-pop girl group Blackpink has made YouTube history by becoming the first music act with 80 million subscribers.

Already the top music act on the platform, the quartet started their channel six years ago, when they made their debut. On Monday (Sept 5), they reached the 80 million milestone.