
BLACKPINK is not only recognized as one of the most influential groups in K-pop history but has also served as a significant inspiration for emerging artists, including Xiaoting from the group Kep1er.
During a recent show featuring Kep1er, Xiaoting recounted her journey to becoming an idol. While still in school, a casting team had approached her, expressing interest. At the time, Xiaoting was ambivalent about pursuing a career in the industry. However, her perspective shifted after attending a BLACKPINK concert, where she felt a renewed passion for K-pop and aspired to achieve a level of success akin to that of BLACKPINK.

Kep1er's Xiaoting shares that she wanted to become an idol after attending BLACKPINK's concert. pic.twitter.com/NFeBFsICv5
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) October 11, 2023
kep1er’s Xiaoting said that after going to #BLACKPINK’s concert, she dreamt of being an idol. #BLACKPINK @BLACKPINK
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) October 11, 2023
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📌 Xiaoting do Kep1er contou em uma entrevista que não tinha interesse em ser idol mas começou a pensar na idéia depois de ir em um show do BLACKPINK.#BLACKPINK @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/2FZiD0nwpf
— BLACKPINK BRASIL (@BLACKPINKBRASIL) October 11, 2023
🎥 Xiaoting (KEP1ER) informou recentemente em uma entrevista que não estava interessada em ser uma idol mas passou a reconsiderar a ideia após ir em um concerto do #BLACKPINK!
— PORTAL BLACKPINK (@portalblackpink) October 11, 2023
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Xiaoting's admiration for BLACKPINK is evident, as she's consistently showcased her fandom—often referred to as "Blink" loyalty—by sharing several dance covers of BLACKPINK hits like "Lovesick Girls," "Pretty Savage," "Pink Venom," and "Ice Cream."
When Lisa from BLACKPINK released her Lilifilm Dance Performance (Mushroom Chocolate Cover), Xiaoting was quick to watch, leaving a comment about how the cover motivated her and boosted her confidence. Fans were later treated to a glimpse of Xiaoting practicing the dance, replicating Lisa's moves with precision. Beyond dancing, Xiaoting participated in Jisoo's "Flower Challenge" and openly shared that she watched BLACKPINK's entire headlining concert at Coachella. Of the performances, "Typa Girl" stood out as her favorite.

Xiaoting dance cover — 'Lovesick Girls' by BLACKPINK#shenxiaoting #沈小婷 #션샤오팅 #GirlsPlanet999 #걸스플래닛999 pic.twitter.com/9l6Bob06wi
— shen xiaoting pics 🦌 (@xiaotingpics) September 10, 2021
Xiaoting dance cover — 'Pretty savage' by BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/fTeJeBZB2D
— low quality xiaoting (@lqxiaoting) April 21, 2022
XIAOTING DID PINK VENOM CHALLANGE!!! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/JdLjs5mKL2
— shen xiaoting pics 🦌 (@xiaotingpics) August 29, 2022
Xiaoting dance cover — 'Ice Cream' by BLACKPINK ft. Selena Gomez#shenxiaoting #沈小婷 #션샤오팅 #GirlsPlanet999 #걸스플래닛999 pic.twitter.com/3bXMDDfDMl
— shen xiaoting pics 🦌 (@xiaotingpics) October 1, 2021
• #kep1er’s #XIAOTING answered LISA’s Lilifilm Dance Performance (Mushroom Chocolate) as a cover she’s confident in and wants to do a cover!✨#LISA #LALISA #MONEY #BLACKPINK #Kpop #Blinks #LILIES #LiLiFilm
— 𝕷𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖆 𝕸𝖆𝖓𝖔𝖇𝖆𝖑 (@lisamanobal_327) April 13, 2023
©•from BLACKPINK 🇮🇳 ig. pic.twitter.com/Ma8UL0gcWd
one year ago today lisa dropped this lilifilm and xiaoting covered it too my brand pic.twitter.com/W6wpHgDNAU
— ِ (@xiaopinks) February 12, 2022
Xiaoting dancing to FLOWER during a fancall.#JISOO #FLOWER #꽃 #ME
— JISOO NEWS (@NEWSJISOO) April 17, 2023
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kep1er’s XIAOTING mentioned that she’s listening to #BLACKPINK’s TYPA GIRL#BLACKPINK @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/AaiXfPUfPZ
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) March 22, 2023
It's nice to see the love Xiaoting has for BLACKPINK and how even idols are not afraid to publicly show that they are fans of other idols.
I AGREE 👍