💿 A Jacket Shoot That Signals a New Chapter
After nearly three years of waiting, BLACKPINK is officially preparing for a group comeback. On May 27, reports confirmed that the quartet had wrapped up shooting the jacket for their new album, with none other than Yang Hyun Suk personally overseeing the process.
While YG Entertainment remains tight-lipped about specifics, fans are buzzing with excitement over what’s to come. Yang Hyun Suk teased on YG’s blog that “BLACKPINK’s new music announcement may come soon.” This, combined with the recent album shoot, hints that the girls will return not just with a song, but a full album experience.
🎤 From Solo Stardom to Group Synergy
Since the end of their ‘BORN PINK’ era in 2022, each member—Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa—has carved out a thriving solo path. Whether it was Jennie’s stage-burning Coachella performance or Rosé’s Billboard-charting duet with Bruno Mars, each move reminded fans of BLACKPINK’s individual strengths.
Now, these four forces are coming back together. A special task force (TF) team has been preparing this comeback for over a year, under Yang Hyun Suk’s leadership. According to insiders, the members are all-in and excited to reconnect as BLACKPINK.
🌍 Global Tour: 16 Cities, 31 Shows
BLACKPINK’s upcoming world tour starts July 5–6 in Goyang and spans across 16 major cities including LA, New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Expectations are sky-high, especially since their previous tour set a record for highest-grossing girl group tour ever.
There’s also buzz about the new album being showcased on tour—perhaps even as early as the opening concert. YG insiders hint at solo tracks being added to the setlist, creating an experience that celebrates both unity and individuality.
🔮 What’s Next for the Queens?
Although they’ve established solo companies, BLACKPINK is showing that unity is their ultimate strength. Their comeback could reignite the K-pop industry just when it needs a spark. With fans across the globe waiting, one thing is clear—2025 is BLACKPINK’s year.
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