The first group to achieve a 'Rookie Grand Slam' was BLACKPINK, a South Korean girl group debuted in August 2016. They won the Best New Artist Award at major award ceremonies such as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, the Golden Disc Awards, and the Seoul Music Awards in 2017. Additionally, their debut single "Whistle" topped the charts in South Korea, and their debut album Square One also achieved commercial success. This accomplishment solidified BLACKPINK's status as one of the most successful K-pop groups of all time.