The K-pop queens are back, and they’ve prepared a special experience for all Blinks.

Korean girl group Blackpink teamed up with Tencent Games to launch The Virtual, Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert. The in-game event includes a lot of exciting rewards for new and existing battle royale players.

Starting July 15, players can get free tickets to the concert, as well as participate in activities tied to The Virtual.

The K-pop sensation previously released themed content in the game, featuring Blackpink-inspired outfits, voice lines, items, and weapons. The group’s gamers, Jennie and Jisoo, also played a fun match while Lisa and Rosé cheered for them in a PUBGM livestream with Super Junior’s Heechul.

Here’s everything you need to know about Blackpink’s upcoming concert on PUBG Mobile, including its time, date, tickets, and more.


Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert date

Blackpink's PUBG mobile concert poster
Credit: Tencent Games, YG Entertainment

Blackpink’s The Virtual concert will take place on North and South America PUBG Mobile servers on July 22 to 23 and July 29 to 30. The rest of the world will experience the concert on July 23 to 24 and July 30 to 31.


Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert time and full schedule

REGIONJULY 22 AND 23 TIMESLOTSJULY 23 AND 24 TIMESLOTSJULY 30 TIMESLOTSJULY 31 TIMESLOTS
North and South America6 p.m. to 8 p.m. UTC | 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. GMT+8 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT

1:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. UTC (July 23) | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. GMT+8 (July 23) | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day
Southeast Asia5 a.m. to 7 a.m. UTC | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. GMT+8 | 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. PT

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. UTC | 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. GMT+8 | 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day
South Asia9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. UTC | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. GMT+8 | 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. PT

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. UTC |12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. GMT+8 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day
East Asia/ Southern Hemisphere5 a.m. to 7 a.m. UTC | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. GMT+8 | 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. PT

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. UTC | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day
Europe/Africa12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. UTC | 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. GMT+ 8 | 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. PT

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. UTC | 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. GMT+8 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day
Middle East/Central Asia5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. UTC | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. GMT+8 | 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. PT

9 p.m. to 11 p.m. UTC | 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. GMT+8 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. PT
2 a.m. to 12 a.m. UTC | 10 a.m. to 8 a.m. GMT+8 | 7 p.m. to 5 p.m. PTAll day

Blackpink concert event activities

DATEEVENT
July 15 – 24Tickets release
July 16 – 22Pre-load event
July 19 – 31Support event
Activity event
July 22 – 24The Virtual concert (first showing)
July 23 – 31The world record challenge
July 23 – August 31Blackpink outfits and voicepack release
July 29 – 31The Virtual concert (second showing)


How to pre-load and pre-register for Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert

Blackpink's PUBG mobile concert pre-registration
Screenshot by Vu Long/ONE Esports
  1. Open your PUBG Mobile app and select “Events” in the upper right corner of the main menu.
  2. Select “The Virtual” in the upper right corner and press “Go”.
  3. Select the “Concert Pre-Registration” option.
  4. Select “Pre-register and download” to pre-load the event and unlock exclusive rewards.

Users who pre-registered will receive one Classic Crate Coupon, 10 Silver, and one Supply Crate Coupon.


How to get your free tickets to The Virtual, Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert

Blackpink's PUBG mobile concert tickets
Screenshot by Vu Long/ONE Esports
  1. Select “Events” in the upper right corner of the main menu.
  2. Select “Get Your BLACKPINK Concert Tickets!” on the right side and press “Draw Ticket”.
  3. Wait for the game to generate your concert ticket, and you’re all set.

There are several types of tickets such as Regular, Premium, VIP, and VVIP, however, these types do not affect the concert experience.

Prior to the concert, the developers also launched an event called “Stylist In Your Area” where players can style their characters in K-pop outfits and post photos of them on social media. Three winners will receive US$100 worth of UC, the game’s premium currency. For more details, check out the event’s official Reddit thread.

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