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K-pop broke new ground this week as the all-girl quartet Blackpink landed on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Why it matters: They're the first all-girl K-pop band and first Asian all-girl group to be featured on the 55-year-old magazine's cover.

Details: The June issue features a profile of the members Lisa, Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo.

They've set numerous records, including for the most subscribed artist on YouTube (passing Justin Bieber). And they're the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella.

Rolling Stone cover features Asian female group for first time

It is the first time an Asian female group graced the cover in the magazine's 55-year history.

cover of rolling stone magazine featuring all-girl K-pop group Blackpink

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K-pop broke new ground this week as the all-girl quartet Blackpink landed on the cover of Rolling Stone.Why it matters: They&#x27;re the first all-girl K-pop band and first Asian all-girl group to be featured on the 55-year-old magazine&#x27;s cover.Details: The June issue features a profile of the members Lisa, Jennie, Rosé, and Jisoo.<ul><li>They&#x27;ve set <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="numerous records" data-vars-click-url="https://www.billboard.com/pro/blackpink-timeline-history-making-accomplishments/" data-vars-content-id="42f74fa4-8eff-4bd9-9e56-da75f74ff591" data-vars-headline="Rolling Stone cover features Asian female group for first time" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/blackpink-timeline-history-making-accomplishments/" target="_blank">numerous records</a>, including for the most subscribed artist on YouTube (passing Justin Bieber). And they&#x27;re the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella.</li></ul>

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Rolling Stone cover features Asian female group for first time

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