Blackpink - Pink Venom (audio) Apr 2026

The rap verses from Jennie and Lisa are particularly potent in the audio version. Without the distraction of the high-budget visuals, you can hear the intricacies of their flow. Jennie’s sharp delivery and Lisa’s laid-back, confident swagger pay homage to 90s hip-hop, even interpolating Rihanna’s "Pon de Replay" to bridge the gap between K-pop and Western pop history.

When the siren wail first pierced through the silence in August 2022, it didn’t just signal a comeback—it signaled an event. "Pink Venom," the pre-release single for BLACKPINK’s second studio album BORN PINK , arrived not as a song, but as a statement of dominance. Even in its audio-only form, the track is a masterclass in sonic tension, blending traditional heritage with the cutting edge of global pop. BLACKPINK - Pink Venom (Audio)

The song’s hook— "This that pink venom, get 'em, get 'em, get 'em" —is an earworm designed for stadium chants. But beyond the catchiness, the lyrics explore the duality of the BLACKPINK brand: the "Pink" (the allure, the beauty, the femininity) and the "Venom" (the danger, the skill, the sting). The rap verses from Jennie and Lisa are

At its core, "Pink Venom" is built on a fascinating contradiction. The track opens with the rhythmic, hypnotic plucking of the geomungo —a traditional Korean zither. This choice immediately roots the song in the group’s identity, providing a sharp, organic texture that contrasts with the heavy, industrial hip-hop production that follows. When the siren wail first pierced through the