BLINKs, Did You Hear? BLACKPINK Is All Set To Come Back With New Music
BLACKPINK's agency has earlier confirmed that the girl group began shooting for their upcoming music video on June 6.
BLINKs, are you ready? Because your wait might finally be over as BLACKPINK is making a full group comeback soon. As reported, the four-membered K-pop girl group, comprising Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose, is returning with new music after what feels like ages. It will be nearly three years after their second album, Born Pink, when the group will release a new project.
On Thursday, June 19, JTBC Entertainment News quoted industry insiders who stated that BLACKPINK is all set to make a full group comeback in July this year. After reports went rife, YG Entertainment released a statement, keeping the details of the group's upcoming project under wraps. They said, 'We will share details through an official promotion at a later date."
Earlier, BLACKPINK's agency confirmed that the girl group began shooting for their upcoming music video on June 6. The shoot reportedly took place in South Korea under the supervision of a renowned director, whose name was not revealed. With this, the excitement around BLACKPINK's return as a group has increased manifold.
Meanwhile, back in February, YG Entertainment surprised BLINKs by announcing BLACKPINK's new world tour. This tour marks the group's first major comeback since their record-breaking Born Pink World Tour (2022-2023), which sold over 1.8 million tickets across 66 shows. The agency has confirmed that the tour will feature new music, never-before-seen performances, and immersive stage production.
The upcoming tour, titled Deadline World Tour, is their first all-stadium tour, which is beginning on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. BLACKPINK will have several shows in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia, before concluding their much-awaited tour in January 2026, at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China.
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FYI, the globally renowned K-pop girl group went on a hiatus following their Born Pink World Tour in September 2023. The four members kept group activities on hold and focused on their solo music as well as acting projects. All the BLACKPINK members have now released their individual albums since the hiatus. While Rose released Rosie in December last year, Lisa dropped her first studio album, Alter Ego, in February 2025. Jisoo released Amortage, and Jennie dropped Ruby earlier this year.
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