blink
/blɪŋk/
CommonBLACKPINK's official fanbase name, used by fans of the K-pop group BLACKPINK.
The wordplay origin is well-known within the fandom. Blinks are a large global fanbase, particularly strong across Southeast Asia and North America.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | blinks broke the youtube record again. born pink mv hit 100m in 2 days | BLACKPINK fans drove the music video to a massive view count extremely fast. | x, 2022 |
| 02 | i'm a blink but also a buddy and honestly why do i do this to myself | The person is a fan of both BLACKPINK and GOT7, and is jokingly overwhelmed by managing multiple fandoms. | |
| 03 | blinks really kept the demand up for 2 years between comebacks. the patience. | BLACKPINK fans stayed engaged during a long gap between releases. | tiktok, 2023 |
Use it when
- Referring to BLACKPINK fans as a collective.
- Identifying yourself as a BLACKPINK fan.
- Discussing fan streaming or chart activity around BLACKPINK.
Do not use it when
- You mean fans of a different K-pop group.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Official fan club name chosen by BLACKPINK and YG Entertainment. The name comes from removing 'black' and 'pink' from BLACKPINK, leaving 'blink'.
- First seen
- 2016
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/blinkUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0