The world-renowned K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is set to make their much-awaited comeback with a brand new album featuring all four members this November. The announcement was made by Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, marking the quartet's first full album release in over three years.
This upcoming release will be BLACKPINK's first album since their second full-length studio album "Born Pink," which was released in September 2022. The gap of three years and two months has left fans eagerly anticipating new music from the global superstars. Yang Hyun-suk shared the exciting news through a video posted on YG Entertainment's official blog, expressing his commitment to the project.
"The BLACKPINK members and their producers are working hard on the album," Yang stated in the announcement video. He further emphasized the company's dedication to meeting the timeline, adding, "We will do our best to release the album in November." The statement suggests that production is well underway, with the team putting significant effort into creating new content for their devoted fanbase.
Currently, BLACKPINK is in the midst of their ambitious world tour titled "Deadline," which kicked off in Goyang, a city located just northwest of Seoul, last month. The tour has been generating massive excitement among fans worldwide, with the group continuing to break barriers and achieve historic milestones. Most notably, the quartet made K-pop history by becoming the first Korean girl group to perform at London's iconic Wembley Stadium over the weekend.
The performances at Wembley Stadium on Friday and Saturday represent a significant achievement for BLACKPINK and Korean music as a whole. Wembley Stadium is widely regarded as the "dream stage" by countless pop artists around the globe, making this accomplishment particularly meaningful for the group and their fans. This historic performance demonstrates BLACKPINK's continued influence and popularity on the international stage.
Beyond BLACKPINK's comeback, Yang Hyun-suk also revealed exciting release plans for other artists under the YG Entertainment umbrella. The boy group TREASURE is preparing to release their third extended play (EP) titled "Love Pulse" on September 1st. Additionally, the rookie girl group Babymonster is scheduled to drop a new EP on October 10th, indicating a busy and productive period for the entertainment company.
Regarding TREASURE's upcoming release, Yang expressed his thoughts on the group's evolution, noting how the members have matured since their debut. "The TREASURE members, who were in their mid-teens to early twenties when they debuted, are now all adults in their early to mid-twenties," he explained. "If the last five years were their first chapter, this album will be the start of their second." This perspective highlights the natural progression and growth of the group as both artists and individuals.
For Babymonster's October release, Yang provided specific details about the EP's composition. The upcoming album will feature four brand new songs, with the main track titled "We Go Up." However, the recently unveiled song "Hot Sauce" will not be included in this particular release. Yang also promised high-quality visual content to accompany the music, stating that YG will release "a conceptual music video and a high-quality dance performance video" alongside the EP.
Looking ahead to the future, Yang demonstrated YG Entertainment's long-term commitment to consistent releases and fan engagement. He revealed that the company has already made significant progress on Babymonster's material for the following year, stating, "We have already completed about 80-90 percent of the recording for Babymonster's new songs for next year." This forward-thinking approach suggests that fans can expect regular content from the rookie group. Yang concluded his announcements with a promise to maintain frequent communication with fans, declaring, "We will make sure to visit our fans often without any delays."
