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When BLACKPINK showed up at Rogers Stadium on that summer night, it felt like a global wave had finally made landfall: fans of all ages, backgrounds, and corners of the city gathered—some arriving in full fan gear, others sporting the subtle sheen of excitement that only a BLINK concert brings. Doors opened early, and the air inside filled with chants of “Jisoo! Lisa! Jennie! Rosé!” long before the stage lights ignited.

Then the moment came: a dramatic video intro played, the lights dimmed, fans braced themselves, and BLACKPINK roared to life with energy, confidence, and swagger that could be felt through the concrete seats.

Setlist & Performance Flow

Here’s the full setlist, in the order delivered:

Act I

  • Intro from tape: Deadline Intro

  1. Kill This Love

  2. Pink Venom

  3. How You Like That

  4. Playing With Fire

  5. Shut Down (with a dance break weaving in “Crazy Over You” and “Typa Girl”)

Act II

  • Tape interlude: Deadline Interlude (JISOO)

  1. earthquake (Jisoo solo)

  2. Your Love (Jisoo solo; shortened)

  • Tape interlude: Deadline Interlude (LISA)

  1. Thunder (Lisa solo)

  2. FXCK UP THE WORLD (Lisa solo)

Act III

  • VCR

  1. Pretty Savage

  2. Don’t Know What to Do

  3. Whistle

  4. Stay

  5. Lovesick Girls

Act IV

  • Tape interlude: Deadline Interlude (JENNIE)

  1. Mantra / with the IE (Way Up) (Jennie solo)

  2. like JENNIE (Jennie solo)

  • Tape interlude: Deadline Interlude (ROSÉ)

  1. 3am (Rosé solo)

  2. toxic till the end (Rosé solo; shortened)

  3. APT. (Rosé solo)

Act V

  • VCR

  1. JUMP

  2. BOOMBAYAH (shortened)

  3. DDU-DU DDU-DU

  4. As If It’s Your Last

  5. Forever Young

Encore

  • Tape interlude: Dance Challenge

  1. JUMP (reprise)

  2. Really

  3. FXCK UP THE WORLD (Lisa song, debut full-group extended outro)

The Opening Blast

When they kicked off with Kill This Love, everything hit at once. The beat, the choreography, the stadium-size confidence—it was instantly clear this wasn’t just a gig. From the very first explosion of horns and hoisted choreography, Rogers Stadium became a black-and-pink vortex of energy and collective anticipation.

By the time Pink Venom and How You Like That rolled around, the place was shaking. Those iconic riffs, the snap of the choreography—they worked like a call to arms. Sing-alongs erupted spontaneously. Thousands of fans shouted lyrics, punched fists, and danced as one.

Rhythm & Roar

Playing With Fire slowed things momentarily, turning the stadium into a flickering sea of lighter-phone lights. The heartfelt flames of that song, both literally and metaphorically, sparked a wave of connection. Then came Shut Down, and it felt like a cannon was let loose. The frenzied dance break, blending in Crazy Over You and Typa Girl, left the audience breathless and begging for more.

The Powers of Solo Shine

After a high-octane start, the show pivoted to something even more special—the solo showcases.

First came Jisoo, carried in on a blend of a moody interlude tape and gentle neon. “Earthquake” and “Your Love” felt ethereal—unapologetically emotional. Thousands watched in rapt silence as her vocals flowed, bittersweet yet powerful, making the stadium feel like an intimate venue.

Then the stage shifted dramatically when Lisa took over. Her solo numbers—“Thunder” and “FXCK UP THE WORLD”—were fierce and commanding. The energy exploded, and the audience ate it up. Whether you were staring or dancing, Lisa rippled through the crowd like a lightning bolt.

Full Group Reunion & Fan-Powered Moments

The group reconvened with a cinematic VCR, and then fired into “Pretty Savage”, “Don’t Know What to Do”, and “Whistle”—each one a sonic punch followed by wild choreography and fan chants. Everything felt electric, visceral. Stay pulled the energy taut with its emotional yearning, and then Lovesick Girls brought it right back into the dance zone.

Jennie & Rosé Take Command

When it was time for Jennie’s turn, she transformed the stage with “Mantra / with the IE (Way Up)” and “like JENNIE.” She brought charisma swerves and spotlight confidence. The audience matched her energy, cheering louder with every move.

Rosé’s segment followed—a moment of delicate artistry with “3am”, then “toxic till the end” and “APT.” She shifted mood and vibe seamlessly, her voice and solo performance like a portrait of soft power wrapped in indie-pop mystery.

Finale Energy: Act V & Encore

By Act V, the stadium was pulsing. After another dramatic VCR, the group dropped into a rapid-fire set: “JUMP”, “BOOMBAYAH”, “DDU-DU DDU-DU”, “As If It’s Your Last”, and “Forever Young.” It was like watching a curated greatest hits megamix—and it ripped. Crowd leaps, joyful insanity, stage lights going wild—it felt like a personal best for energy, all at once.

Then came the encore. Pulling back into fan fun territory, they launched into a “Dance Challenge” tape, followed by a “JUMP” reprise, “Really”, and finally “FXCK UP THE WORLD”. That Lisa-led finish left the crowd in dizziness, screaming, and dazzled by the full-group return to solos. It was equal parts showstopper and surrender to fandom.

Band & Stage Presence

BLACKPINK performed like seasoned juggernauts who know how to ride a stadium-sized wave. Their dance cuts were razor precise, their voices unfaltering, and their presence magnetic. No moment felt forced—only fierce connection. Stage lighting was cinematic, costumes were sleek, and the transitions between acts felt seamless.

Audience Connection

Throughout the night, the fans were part of the show. Group chants, synchronized heart gestures, flashes of flasher lights during Playing With Fire, soloists inspiring yells of adoration, and pure screams during the final hits. The stadium didn’t just watch them—it danced with them.

Sound, Production & Visuals

Sound was bold—pit bass packed, vocals crisp, choreography synced with lighting bursts. Visual backdrops morphed from apocalyptic neon to soft pastel to intense bombast, matching tempo and mood. Pyros, lasers, LED panels—they all served the music, not the other way around.

Highlights Worth Reliving

  • The breakneck dive from Shut Down into Crazy Over You and Typa Girl—pure choreography magic.

  • Lisa’s solo flair in FXCK UP THE WORLD—raw energy in every step.

  • Jisoo’s hush-and-focus segment—a quiet tidal wave of emotion.

  • That encore finish—with surprise entrances, blast energy, and black-pink harmony holding the night in its grip.

Flow & Pacing

The set’s arc—high intensity to emotional intimacy, back to group euphoria, and then full-body dance—was a masterclass in pacing. No lulls, no fillers, only perfectly timed peaks and breathers.

Final Takeaway

BLACKPINK at Rogers Stadium wasn’t just a concert—it was a loving gift of energy, artistry, and girl power to Toronto. They stormed through hits, opened themselves up solo, and blended total performance brilliance with audience participation.

It was a night where chemistry, music, and stagecraft collided in front of 50,000 people, proving once again why BLACKPINK remain a global force.

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