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'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky' documentary shows a different side to its members


When the world sees Blackpink in every mind-boggling music video and performance on stage, it sees four powerful women conquering the music scene.

Netflix' new documentary, however, removes all the glam and the glitter and goes back to the humble beginnings of the K-pop stars.

In "Blackpink: Light Up the Sky," Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa give viewers a glimpse into who they were when they auditioned for YG Entertainment many years ago.

All of them were young, uber talented, and uprooted from their homes, whether they lived in Thailand, Korea, Australia, or New Zealand.

In their interviews, the members share parts of them never seen before, away from the bright lights of their stage as one of the most successful K-pop girl groups in the world.

The film shows how Jisoo exudes a quiet strength and was only seen crying once in the entire time her producer worked with her, how Jennie is known to be fierce but grew up actually shy, how Lisa has been dancing ever since she could remember and never fails to bring laughter to the group, and how Rosé grew up singing to the point that she fell asleep on pianos as a little girl.

They talked in all vulnerability and honesty about the struggles growing up in the industry, from the pressure, the criticism, their health, and the unbelievable homesickness.

Despite being thrown in an unfamiliar world, leaving home, and years and years of training before debuting as Blackpink, the members open up on how they were able to find comfort and genuine friendship with one another.

Fans are also in for a treat as they get to see toddler versions of Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé, showing to the world how they were born for the spotlight.

"Blackpink: Light Up the Sky" is now streaming on Netflix. 

—MGP, GMA News