“Sour Candy”: See why Twitter thinks we’ll finally taste this Blackpink video
When Blackpink teamed up with Lady Gaga on “Sour Candy” in 2020, the track landed with immediate force. The bilingual single from Gaga’s album Chromatica debuted at No. 6 on the global Spotify chart and became the biggest Spotify debut for any girl group at the time. It arrived without a traditional music video, yet the song still dominated early summer playlists and kept fans talking for months.
Blackpink’s four members—Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo—had already built a global following since their 2016 debut. By the time “Sour Candy” dropped, the group had already crossed over with Dua Lipa on “Kiss and Make Up” and would soon follow with Selena Gomez on “Ice Cream.” Their October 2020 album The Album only widened the audience, but the real conversation stayed fixed on one missing piece: an official video for the Gaga collab.
Who’s Blackpink?
Blackpink is a South Korean pop group consisting of four women. Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, and Jisoo have been dominating the K-pop scene since 2016. Released Born Pink in 2022 and Deadline mini-album on February 27, 2026. Members continue high-profile solo and group activities including 2026 Met Gala appearances.
First hints of a music video
There have been several fan-made videos for “Sour Candy” which have garnered millions of views, but they aren’t the official music video for the song. There’s no official release date for a “Sour Candy” music video yet, but Blinks have been tweeting about why they believe it’s on the way. The first of what fans say was a hint of the music video was an Instagram story post by Blackpink’s Jennie. Soon after the song’s release, Jennie posted a photo with the words “Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK ‘Sour Candy’ COMING SOON.” Fans have been wondering what that meant, considering the song was already out. It led many of them to believe it was about a video.
Recent hints
On December 16, Lady Gaga shared a photo on Instagram and made Twitter go wild. The photo in question is a selfie with the caption “Sour Candy—so sweet then I get a little angry.” Fans on Twitter took the caption as a hint that the “Sour Candy” music video will get posted soon. Many of them have reposted photos of the selfie with the caption. Hauslabs, Gaga’s beauty brand, commented “Yeah, yeah, yeah” followed by a candy emoji. Some fans say they believe this is also a hint.
Skincare means sour candy?
Lady Gaga also recently made an Instagram post with a caption about her skincare routine. Fans don’t think the post is actually about skincare, though. They think the word “skincare” is a code. Some took the letters “s” and “c” out of the word and believe it actually stands for “Sour Candy.”
Comments on the post
Fans on Twitter also believe some of the comments under Gaga’s skincare post mean something related to the song. Fashion designer Nicola Formichetti commented “S s s s…” and some fans take that to mean “Sour Candy.” Others think it could just mean “skincare.”
Fans are getting tired of waiting
Some fans believe Gaga is leading fans on too much – and the music video should finally get released. “All the Sour Candy hints are not a coincidence. But teasing us for months is becoming tiring and reductive. Either announce something or stop,” one Twitter user said.
Legacy and Streaming Impact
The song achieved lasting streaming success and records without a traditional MV, providing a factual close to the speculation narrative. Debuted at No. 6 on global Spotify; biggest Spotify debut for a girl group at the time. First K-pop song to reach Vevo certification after 100 million views. The track’s chart placement and certification stand as quiet proof that a video was never required for the song to hold attention.
Live Performances and Concert History
Lady Gaga’s solo performances on tour and in concert film extend the song’s story beyond 2020 social media hints. Performed during The Chromatica Ball 2022 with custom “Sour Candy” lollipops. Segment featured in 2024 concert film Gaga Chromatica Ball. Those stage moments gave the track a physical presence long after the initial Twitter speculation cooled.
Blackpink's Group Evolution Since 2020
The group has released additional projects and maintained global presence, updating the “latest album” reference and fanbase context. Released Born Pink (2022) and Deadline mini-album (February 27, 2026). All members attended 2026 Met Gala; Lisa on host committee. The continued visibility keeps the original collaboration in circulation even as new music arrives.
Fan Community Persistence
Ongoing fan comments years later illustrate sustained interest despite no MV, adding a reflective modern angle. YouTube comments as late as 2026 still reference waiting for or wishing for an official MV. The patience and occasional frustration remain part of the song’s extended life online.
Will there even be a Blackpink and Lady Gaga music video?
No official music video was released; only audio and lyric video exist. The speculation that once filled timelines now sits beside a clear record: the song traveled far without one.
