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 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
| REGION | JULY 22 AND 23 TIMESLOTS | JULY 23 AND 24 TIMESLOTS | JULY 30 TIMESLOTS | JULY 31 TIMESLOTS |
| North and South America | 6 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. PT | All day | |
| Southeast Asia | 5 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. PT | All day | |
| South Asia | 9:30 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. PT | All day | |
| East Asia/ Southern Hemisphere | 5 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. PT | All day | |
| Europe/Africa | 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 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. PT | All day | |
| Middle East/Central Asia | 5:30 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. PT | All day |
Blackpink concert event activities
| DATE | EVENT |
| July 15 – 24 | Tickets release |
| July 16 – 22 | Pre-load event |
| July 19 – 31 | Support event Activity event |
| July 22 – 24 | The Virtual concert (first showing) |
| July 23 – 31 | The world record challenge |
| July 23 – August 31 | Blackpink outfits and voicepack release |
| July 29 – 31 | The Virtual concert (second showing) |
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How to pre-load and pre-register for Blackpink’s PUBG Mobile concert
- Open your PUBG Mobile app and select “Events” in the upper right corner of the main menu.
- Select “The Virtual” in the upper right corner and press “Go”.
- Select the “Concert Pre-Registration” option.
- 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
- Select “Events” in the upper right corner of the main menu.
- Select “Get Your BLACKPINK Concert Tickets!” on the right side and press “Draw Ticket”.
- 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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