Square One Debut

Released August 8, 2016, featuring 'Whistle' and 'Boombayah'.

Square One is the debut single album by South Korean girl group Blackpink. It was released digitally on August 8, 2016, by YG Entertainment. Lyrics on the single album were written by B.I, Teddy, and Bekuh Boom while production was handled by Teddy, Future Bounce, and Bekuh Boom.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: YG Entertainment
Release year: 2016
Format: Digital Single Album
Title tracks: Whistle and Boombayah

Lore & Background

To promote Square One, Blackpink made their first live performances of 'Whistle' and 'Boombayah' at the SBS Inkigayo on August 14, 2016. On August 21, the group won its first award during a musical program for 'Whistle' at Inkigayo. Square One reached number one on iTunes's album chart within two days of release, setting a record for a rookie Korean girl group. Both singles from Square One debuted in the top ten of the Gaon Digital Chart in South Korea. 'Whistle' debuted at number one and 'Boombayah' at number seven on the chart.