A rumored Fortnite x BLACKPINK collaboration could be in the works!
A recent leak in the Fortnite scene has indicated that the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK could be coming to the game in 2025. Based on the few details available, this collaboration would revolve around the Fortnite Festival game mode and could feature in-game skins and perhaps even a concert. Although Epic Games has not confirmed the details, the Fortnite x BLACKPINK information comes from reliable leakers.
UPDATE: Leaker confirms BLACKPINK is NOT coming to Fortnite
Shortly after publishing this story, JorgeMost, who initially leaked the story, confirmed that BLACKPINK is NOT coming to Fortnite. However, a different K-pop group will join the game sometime next year. "The girl group that will arrive in December is from K-POP, but it is not Blackpink," writes JorgeMost.
Fortnite x BLACKPINK could arrive in Fortnite Festival Season 7
The leaks originated from JorgeMost on X, who recently confirmed more information about Fortnite's upcoming Snoop Dogg and Karol G collaborations. JorgeMost said that "a group of female singers will arrive beginning in December. He concluded his post by saying that he would reveal the name later.
Reliable HYPEX further expanded upon the initial details, theorizing that this mysterious group of female singers could be BLACKPINK, a K-pop group with a soon-to-be-released Fortnite Jam Track. The leaker announced on May 9 that Lady Gaga's song "Sour Candy," featuring BLACKPINK, will become an in-game Fortnite Festival track.
Fortnite x BLACKPINK is a logical place to start for this rumored collaboration centered around a group of female singers. However, we will have to wait for further clarification.
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Who are BLACKPINK? Certified platinum K-pop group
BLACKPINK is a Korean pop group comprised of members Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa. They began their music journey in 2016 and quickly ascended the charts. To date, the group has various certified platinum albums and songs. The BLACKPINK YouTube account has amassed over 90 million subscribers, and many songs on their channel have garnered more than 1 billion views.
From a gaming perspective, BLACKPINK hosted a virtual concert in PUBG Mobile in 2022. As a result, there's reason to believe a Fortnite x BLACKPINK collaboration is possible.
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