Born Pink World Tour: Dates, Setlists, and Full Show History

If you spent any part of 2022 or 2023 following BLACKPINK across social media, you know how noisy concert tracking gets. One night a clip trends because Jennie debuted a new verse on "You & Me." The next night, fans argue on forums about whether "Tally" was cut from the setlist or pushed into the encore. Between arena shows, festival headline slots, and final stadium legs, tracking exact concert details gets messy fast.

Direct Answer: The BLACKPINK Born Pink World Tour ran from October 15, 2022, to September 17, 2023, spanning 66 official show dates across 22 countries. The core tour setlist featured 20 to 24 tracks divided into four performance acts, including dedicated solo slots for Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. While core title tracks like "How You Like That," "Kill This Love," and "DDU-DU DDU-DU" remained static, the group updated their solo stages and encore choices across arena, stadium, and festival legs.

Why Concert Tracklists Get Misreported Online

Most setlist aggregators get K-pop tours wrong because they rely on unverified user submissions. On crowdsourced sites, fan-recorded soundcheck tracks get mixed up with the main show. A song snippet played during a private VIP soundcheck is not part of the primary concert setlist, yet it frequently ends up listed as track four on public wikis.

Another common point of confusion comes from the transition between the 2022 Arena Leg and the 2023 Encore Stadium Leg. When BLACKPINK upgraded from indoor arenas to major outdoor venues like MetLife Stadium, Allegiant Stadium, and Dodgers Stadium, they rearranged act transitions, updated stage wardrobe, and expanded the encore list. Looking at an unsorted list hides how the show evolved from a tight 100-minute arena show into a massive two-hour stadium spectacle.

The Four-Act Structure of the Born Pink Setlist

Every standard show on the tour followed a carefully calculated structural arc. Understanding this framework makes it easy to spot what was standard and what was a location-specific surprise.

Act I: The High-Energy Opener

The show opened with an explosive sequence designed to establish maximum momentum. After an intro video, the group emerged to perform heavy-hitting title tracks back-to-back:

1. "How You Like That"
2. "Pretty Savage"
3. "Whistle" (Shortened version)
4. "Don't Know What to Do"
5. "Lovesick Girls"

Act II: The Solo Stages

Act II showcased each member's individual discography and performance style. This segment underwent the most significant updates over the 11-month tour run:

• Jisoo: Initially performed a cover of Camila Cabello's "Liar." Starting with the April 2023 Tokyo Dome show, this was permanently replaced by her solo debut track "Flower."
• Jennie: Performed the unreleased track "You & Me." During the 2023 stadium encore leg, she switched to the jazz-remixed version originally arranged for Coachella.
• Rosé: Performed a medley featuring "Hard to Love" followed by "On the Ground."
• Lisa: Performed "LALISA" transitioning directly into "MONEY," complete with the full stage dance break.

Act III: The Group Anthems

Reunited on stage, the four members drove through their biggest global chart-toppers and high-bpm B-sides:

1. "Shut Down"
2. "Typa Girl"
3. "DDU-DU DDU-DU"
4. "Forever Young"

Act IV: The Improvised Encore

The encore was where setlists became flexible. The group wore casual tour merchandise and pulled tracks based on venue energy, fan signs, or city specifics. "Yeah Yeah Yeah," "Stay," "As If It's Your Last," and "Kick It" rotated constantly during this block.

Born Pink World Tour: Dates and Setlists by Region

To see how the tour unfolded chronologically, here is the full route breakdown from October 2022 through September 2023.

1. North America Leg I (October – November 2022)

The tour kicked off in Seoul before heading straight to North American arenas.

• Seoul, South Korea: KSPO Dome (Oct 15–16, 2022) — Tour Premiere
• Dallas, TX: American Airlines Center (Oct 25–26, 2022)
• Houston, TX: Toyota Center (Oct 29–30, 2022)
• Atlanta, GA: State Farm Arena (Nov 2–3, 2022)
• Hamilton, ON: FirstOntario Centre (Nov 6–7, 2022)
• Chicago, IL: United Center (Nov 10–11, 2022)
• Newark, NJ: Prudential Center (Nov 14–15, 2022)
• Los Angeles, CA: Banc of California Stadium (Nov 19–20, 2022)

2. European Leg (November – December 2022)

The European run took the production through major indoor arena venues across the continent.

• London, UK: The O2 Arena (Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2022)
• Barcelona, Spain: Palau Sant Jordi (Dec 5, 2022)
• Cologne, Germany: Lanxess Arena (Dec 8, 2022)
• Paris, France: Accor Arena (Dec 11–12, 2022)
• Copenhagen, Denmark: Royal Arena (Dec 15, 2022)
• Berlin, Germany: Mercedes-Benz Arena (Dec 19, 2022)
• Amsterdam, Netherlands: Ziggo Dome (Dec 22, 2022)

3. Asian & Oceanian Leg (January – June 2023)

This massive leg mixed stadium stops with dome appearances across Asia and Australia.

• Bangkok, Thailand: National Stadium (Jan 7–8, 2023)
• Hong Kong: AsiaWorld-Arena (Jan 13–15, 2023)
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Mrsool Park (Jan 20, 2023)
• Abu Dhabi, UAE: Etihad Park (Jan 28, 2023)
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Mar 4, 2023)
• Jakarta, Indonesia: Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (Mar 11–12, 2023)
• Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Kaohsiung National Stadium (Mar 18–19, 2023)
• Manila, Philippines: Philippine Arena (Mar 25–26, 2023)
• Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Dome (Apr 8–9, 2023)
• Singapore: Singapore National Stadium (May 13–14, 2023)
• Macau: Galaxy Arena (May 20–21, 2023)
• Bangkok, Thailand (Encore): Rajamangala National Stadium (May 27–28, 2023)
• Osaka, Japan: Kyocera Dome (Jun 3–4, 2023)
• Melbourne, Australia: Rod Laver Arena (Jun 10–11, 2023)
• Sydney, Australia: Qudos Bank Arena (Jun 16–17, 2023)

4. Festival Headlines & Stadium Encore Leg (July – September 2023)

Between tour legs, BLACKPINK headlined Coachella (US) and BST Hyde Park (UK). They closed the year with a dedicated North American stadium run and a two-night finale in Seoul.

• Indio, CA: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Apr 15 & Apr 22, 2023)
• London, UK: BST Hyde Park (Jul 2, 2023)
• Paris, France: Stade de France (Jul 15, 2023)
• East Rutherford, NJ: MetLife Stadium (Aug 11–12, 2023)
• Las Vegas, NV: Allegiant Stadium (Aug 18, 2023)
• San Francisco, CA: Oracle Park (Aug 22, 2023)
• Los Angeles, CA: Dodger Stadium (Aug 26, 2023)
• Seoul, South Korea: Gocheok Sky Dome (Sept 16–17, 2023) — Tour Finale

How the Setlist Changed: Arena vs. Festival vs. Finale

Comparing a setlist from Newark in November 2022 to the Seoul Finale in September 2023 reveals clear changes. The table below shows how the production evolved across formats.

Researchers and fans looking to track specific setlist changes can inspect show-by-show details through the interactive BLACKPINK concert database.

How to Verify Show Details Without Fan Rumors

Accurate documentation requires separating official performance audio from unverified fan reports.

1. Check the Stage Cues: Physical setlist sheets printed for audio technicians reflect the planned sequence before encore improvisations take place.
2. Isolate Soundcheck Tracks: Songs performed during VIP soundchecks (such as "Ice Cream" or "Bet You Wanna") are pre-show fan interactions, not part of the primary setlist.
3. Track Festival Re-Arrangements: Festival sets prioritize fast transitions. At Coachella, tracks like "Tally" and "Typa Girl" featured live band arrangements and modified choreography not used in early arena setups.

To cross-reference specific tour dates, setlists, and performance logs, explore the complete BLACKPINK Decade Set historical archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average length of a Born Pink World Tour concert?

A standard arena concert lasted approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Outdoor stadium and encore dates ran closer to 2 hours and 15 minutes due to longer encore interactions and extended stage breaks.

Did BLACKPINK play the exact same setlist at every show?

No, while the core four-act structure stayed consistent, individual song arrangements and encores varied. Solo stages were updated in spring 2023, and encore tracks shifted every night based on fan interactions.

Which songs were played at every single Born Pink show?

"How You Like That," "Kill This Love," "DDU-DU DDU-DU," and "Forever Young" were performed at all 66 tour dates. They formed the non-negotiable anchor points of the setlist across every country.

How did the Coachella setlist differ from the regular tour setlist?

The Coachella setlist opened with "Pink Venom" instead of "How You Like That" and added a specialized fan-dance transition intro. It also incorporated live band arrangements and explicit versions of select B-sides tailored for the festival crowd.

What was the final song performed on the Born Pink World Tour?

The final song performed at the tour finale on September 17, 2023, at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul was "As If It's Your Last."

Explore Full BLACKPINK Live Archives

Tracking historical concert data requires reliable documentation and verified setlists without social media noise. For a comprehensive, source-led catalog of BLACKPINK's discography, live shows, and performance records, access the interactive BLACKPINK Decade Set database.