BLACKPINK dominates Coachella with stunning performances and announcements.

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BLACKPINK dominates Coachella with stunning performances and announcements.
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K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history as the first Asian act to headline Coachella, paying homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks, a traditional type of dress. The hanboks were designed by OUWR and Kumdanje, inspired by the Cheol-lik silhouette, and hand-embroidered with metallic traditional Korean motifs. The group's performance marked a moment of Asian visibility and recognition of traditional craftsmanship, representing Korean culture and symbolically embracing both its past and future.

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