This is the first time ever in kpop history that a single kpop girl group can be pick as the number one without any debate or fan war.
They've literally conquered in everything aspect, digitally, physically, sns... No one comes close. They're setting new record for girl groups every freaking day.
During snsd time, they had 2ne1 as a close competitor. And only took over when 2ne1 went for a long break and never came back.
But with Blackpink they had Twice but have solidly implanted their name as number one even though their "formal" competitors are still very active.
Now blackpink are at a point of competing with the biggest kpop group, and that's bts. And I feel blackpink might actually overtake one day with the rate at which they're growing.
Blackpink has paved the way for the new generation of girl groups. They're all following their footsteps currently...