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- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKPINK kick off US leg of Deadline World Tour with jaw-dropping performances; Full setlist revealed
K-pop powerhouses BLACKPINK made a jaw-dropping return to the American stage as they kicked off the US leg of their highly anticipated Deadline World Tour with a sold-out show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Saturday, July 12.
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This marks the girl group's first-ever all-stadium tour, and their first group performance in nearly three years. Fresh off their solo pursuits,
, Jennie, Rosé, and
reunited in spectacular fashion, thrilling BLINKS with a dazzling mix of fan favourites, high-octane solos, and a brand-new single, 'JUMP', which dropped just a day before the tour launch.
Going by the videos that turned up online, the energy at SoFi was electric, as the four-piece group stormed through a five-act show, packed with hits, choreography, and individual flair.
The Deadline World Tour began its global journey at Goyang Stadium in South Korea on July 5, before making its way stateside for two back-to-back nights in California. According to reports, fans who flocked to the concert were treated to a carefully curated setlist that showcased both BLACKPINK's group dynamics and their individual artistry.
The setlist includes:
Act 1
DEADLINE Intro
Kill This Love
Venom
How You Like That
Playing With Fire
Shut Down (with a dance break medley of 'Crazy Over You' and 'Typa Girl')
Act 2 – Jisoo and Lisa Solo Performances
DEADLINE Interlude (Jisoo)
earthquake / Your Love (Jisoo)
DEADLINE Interlude (Lisa)
Thunder / (EXPLETIVE) UP THE WORLD (Lisa)
Act 3
VCR
Pretty Savage
Don't Know What to Do
Whistle
Stay (acoustic)
Lovesick Girls (with extended outro)
Act 4 – Jennie and Rosé Solo Performances
DEADLINE Interlude (Jennie)
Mantra / with the IE (way up) / like Jennie (Jennie)
DEADLINE Interlude (Rosé)
3am / toxic till the end / APT. (Rosé)
Act 5
JUMP
BOOMBAYAH
DDU-DU DDU-DU
As If It's Your Last
Forever Young
Yeah Yeah Yeah (played from tape)
Encore: Dance Challenge Medley
A surprise bonus came in the form of a crowd-pleasing dance challenge mashup featuring snippets from How You Like That, like Jennie, Pink Venom, Rockstar, Shut Down, Kill This Love, APT., and more.
