Square Up

Square Up
Type	Mini
Artist	BLACKPINK
Released	June 15, 2018 (digital) June 20, 2018 (physical)
Recorded	2015-2018
Length	14:01 (Digital) 17:34 (Physical)
Label(s)	YG Entertainment
Distributor(s)	YG PLUS
Release chronology
Previous	Re: BLACKPINK
Next	"Ddu-Du Ddu-Du"

Square Up is the first Korean mini album by BLACKPINK. It was released on June 15, 2018 with "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" and "Forever Young" serving as the album's double title tracks.

The physical album is available in two versions: Black and Pink.

Commercial performance

On March 12, 2020, "Forever Young" received a platinum certification for reaching 100 million accumulated streams.

On March 9, 2023, Square Up received a double platinum certification for reaching 500,000 accumulated copies sold.

On August 23, 2023, the Recording Industry Association of Japan reported that "Forever Young" received a gold certification for reaching 50 million streams.

Track list

1. "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du (뚜두뚜두)" - 3:29
2. "Forever Young" - 3:57
3. "Really" - 3:17
4. "See U Later" - 3:18
5. "As If It's Your Last (마지막처럼)" - 3:33 (Physical Edition Only)

Merchandise

A concept pop-up store, described as "a space where [one] can experience the album's concept", was held in Mapo-gu, Seoul, from June 16 to 24, 2018. 3 exclusive goods were available for sale.

Announcement

Goods recap

Gallery

Promotional

Track list

Teaser poster (1)

Album packaging preview

Teaser poster (2)

D-Day poster

Achievements

100 million YT views
(June 25, 2018)

200 million YT views
(July 19, 2018)

300 million YT views
(August 23, 2018)

400 million YT views
(October 6, 2018)

500 million YT views
(November 25, 2018)

600 million YT views
(January 13, 2019)

700 million YT views
(March 9, 2019)

800 million YT views
(May 11, 2019)

900 million YT views
(July 30, 2019)

1 billion YT views
(November 11, 2019)

1.1 billion YT views
(March 24, 2020)

1.2 billion YT views
(June 29, 2020)

1.3 billion YT views
(September 5, 2020)

1.4 billion YT views
(November 23, 2020)

1.5 billion YT views
(February 23, 2020)

1.6 billion YT views
(June 4, 2021)

1.7 billion YT views
(September 23, 2021)

1.8 billion YT views
(February 1, 2022)

1.9 billion YT views
(July 3, 2022)

Video links

"Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" Music video Teaser Behind-the-scenes Dance practice (moving ver.) Coachella live performance "Forever Young" Dance practice (moving ver.)

Square Up Members moving poster: "Forever Young" Rosé Jisoo "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" Jennie Lisa Album sampler Moving poster 1theK unboxing Official audio "Ddu-Du Ddu-Du" "Forever Young" "Really" "See U Later" "As If It's Your Last"