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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jennie turns up the heat with BTS pics from DEADLINE World Tour, see BLACKPINK's fun moments from LA stop
BLACKPINK's Jennie has given fans a rare look at what goes on behind the scenes during one of the world's most anticipated tours. On July 18, the idol took to her personal Instagram account. She posted two sets of candid photos from BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour. The pictures were taken during their Los Angeles stops at the Sofi Stadium on July 12 and 13. Jennie shares candid backstage moments from BLACKPINK's LA concert In her first post, Jennie wrote, 'LA!!!! Thank you for 2 amazing nights at Sofi Stadium.' She expressed her gratitude to fans who filled the massive venue for two consecutive nights. The accompanying photos showcased her in striking black-and-white portraits looking stunning as ever. Other snaps show her posing backstage and getting last-minute hair and makeup touch-ups. Another powerful snap captured the girls from behind during the concert, facing the ocean of cheering fans. One adorable picture captures her with fellow members displayed on the jumbo screen. The mood shifted from intense to playful in the next few images. Jennie is seen munching on snacks, sharing a laugh with Lisa while riding a bicycle, and cracking up backstage. One touching photo showed members and staff embracing tightly. It's a nod to the deep bond built throughout their global journey. Jennie shares LA tour moments with Lisa & Jisoo in DEADLINE post Her second post came with a simple but meaningful caption: 'BLACKPINK. DEADLINE. LA. LOVE YOU ALL.' The post included more precious memories, such as a video of Jennie seconds before going on stage and a dramatic shot of her mid-choreography. It also featured several sweet moments shared with Lisa and Jisoo, including hugs and candid laughter. One particular image featured Jennie warmly hugging Jisoo, while another caught Lisa giving Jennie a tight backstage squeeze. These pictures highlight the members' sister-like bond. From shared smiles to fleeting moments before the spotlight, the posts offered fans an intimate window into the emotional and electric atmosphere backstage at BLACKPINK's LA shows. What's next on the DEADLINE World Tour Following the Los Angeles concerts, BLACKPINK is set to perform in Chicago today, on July 18. The tour will then move on to Toronto and New York, before heading overseas for the Europe and Asia legs. Stadium stops include Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. The concert series promises an unforgettable year for BLINKs around the world.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is BLACKPINK dropping new album in 2025 after JUMP release? All we know about Lisa, Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo's Q4 comeback plans
There's fresh excitement in the BLACKPINK fandom! A new report from IBK Investment & Securities has surfaced. It suggests that the world-renowned girl group may be preparing to release a new album in the fourth quarter of 2025. YG Entertainment has yet to confirm or deny the speculation. But fans are already celebrating the possibility of a long-awaited full-group album before the year ends. This update follows the release of JUMP. It's BLACKPINK 's first group single in nearly three years. BLACKPINK's JUMP marks a powerful return On July 11, BLACKPINK treated fans with their energetic new digital single, JUMP. The girls ended a prolonged group musical hiatus that had stretched since 2023. The track was initially performed live during the opening night of their World Tour DEADLINE in Goyang, South Korea. JUMP is a bold sonic shift for the group, diving headfirst into the world of hardstyle. It's a high-energy electronic genre that's rarely tackled in K-pop. It combines the explosive edge of festival EDM with BLACKPINK's signature fierce charm. From the production to the visuals, it made it clear: BLACKPINK is back, and they're not playing it safe. Creative team behind JUMP The song features an impressive creative lineup. Lyrics are penned by TEDDY, Zikai, Claudia Valentina, and others, while production credits include Diplo, 24, Boaz Van De Beatz, Zecca, and Ape Drums. Together, they crafted a beat-heavy anthem. Since its release, JUMP has been praised by fans and critics alike for its infectious hook and genre-bending approach. Social media platforms saw an immediate spike in fan edits, dance covers, and live performance reactions. BLINKs hope for first full album since Born Pink While the recent single was a much-needed boost for BLINKs worldwide, what fans truly crave is a full album. It's something they haven't received since 2022's Born Pink. Even the group's last official track, The Girls (2023), was part of a mobile game, rather than a major musical comeback. That's why IBK's Q4 prediction has sparked such anticipation. A full album, especially following JUMP, would mark a milestone comeback after years of minimal group activities. Many believe the timing is ideal, especially as BLACKPINK rides the wave of tour success and renewed global interest. BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour keeps the momentum alive Currently, BLACKPINK is touring the globe with their latest concert series, DEADLINE. The world tour features 31 scheduled performances across 16 cities. It brings the group's stage power back to major arenas. After making stops in Goyang and Los Angeles, the group is now headed to Chicago on July 18, with thousands of fans expected to attend. Will Q4 bring BLACKPINK's big comeback? As of now, nothing has been officially announced. But the very mention of a potential Q4 release has breathed new life into the fandom. Social media is already abuzz with theories, wishlists, and dream tracklists. For many fans, a comeback album would signal a full-circle return and set the tone for the next chapter in BLACKPINK's legacy.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Lisa ignored at Emmys for The White Lotus acting debut, earns nomination for THIS instead
A big win for BLINKs and music lovers alike! Lisa of BLACKPINK, along with RAYE and Doja Cat, has landed an Emmy nomination. The trio's unforgettable James Bond tribute at the 2025 Oscars has officially been nominated for an Emmy. It's up for Outstanding Choreography in Variety or Reality Programming at the upcoming 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Their Oscars set had social media buzzing earlier this year, and now, the Emmys have taken notice. The performance featured three bold takes on iconic Bond tracks, each artist owning the stage with flair and power. Lisa stunned audiences with her high-energy rendition of Live and Let Die, complete with show-stopping choreography. Doja Cat dazzled in diamonds as she performed Diamonds Are Forever. Meanwhile, RAYE wrapped the tribute with a haunting version of Skyfall, originally sung by Adele. No acting nomination for Lisa in The White Lotus While the Emmy nod for her Oscars performance was a bright spot, Lisa's acting debut didn't get the same recognition. Despite appearing in the massively nominated The White Lotus: Season 3, Lisa was not included in the individual acting categories. She portrayed Mook, a poised wellness mentor at the Koh Samui branch of the fictional luxury hotel. The White Lotus racked up a whopping 23 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. This makes it one of the most recognized series this year. However, in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series category, the nominees included Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood from The White Lotus. Lisa, unfortunately, was left out of the final list. Fans still proud as Lisa joins Emmy buzz Although Lisa's acting snub stung for some fans, many BLINKs are overjoyed that she still found her way into the Emmy spotlight. Her performance with RAYE and Doja Cat not only captured the spirit of the Bond franchise. It also highlighted Lisa's versatility as a performer, earning her first-ever mention at American television's most prestigious awards. As the 2025 Emmy Awards approach, all eyes will be on whether the powerful Oscars performance can take home the win. Either way, Lisa has already made history in more ways than one.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lazy Jennie is back? BLACKPINK star stops dancing mid-performance during high-priced tour; fans call it a repeat of past concerts
BLACKPINK made a grand return to the U.S. stage with their DEADLINE tour, opening with two sold-out nights at LA's SoFi Stadium. Over 100,000 fans gathered to witness the four-member powerhouse - Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa - deliver high-energy group stages and captivating solo performances, reigniting the group's global spotlight. However, the excitement was quickly met with criticism. Fans have voiced growing concerns over the tour's steep ticket prices, with many calling them "unreachable." Complaints about overpriced concerts have followed BLACKPINK in the past, and this tour seems no different. Adding fuel to the fire, YG Entertainment is under pressure for giving fans just a single reunion song instead of the full album many had hoped for. The company's handling of the group's comeback has left a section of the fandom feeling shortchanged. To top it all off, the infamous "Lazy Jennie" discourse has made its return. A viral clip showing Jennie pausing mid-performance has sparked déjà vu among longtime fans, drawing comparisons to past tour controversies. 'Lazy Jennie' makes a return Jennie has long been targeted for her so-called "lazy dancing" - criticism that followed her throughout her career and during BLACKPINK's BORN PINK world tour. Now, the accusations have resurfaced once again. During one of the DEADLINE tour performances in LA, Jennie was seen stopping mid-dance while the other three members continued. A video capturing the moment even shows Rosé appearing to ask her if something was wrong. Jennie takes rest on stage amidst her performance. The clip quickly went viral, reaching beyond the K-pop fandom, with many online users questioning how fans are paying premium prices for what they've described as "mid-performances." 'JOJO, HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING?!' The concept of being over a decade into the music industry and still unable to perform on stage, so you resort to acting cool and actually wild. ok but on a serious note.. how did she even debut? It's honestly embarrassing to call yourself an idol when you can't deliver a single ounce of energy on stage. like, stage presence is the bare minimum if you can't handle that, what are you doing here? BLINKs, however, were quick to defend Jennie. They claimed she was simply staying professional while fixing her in-ear monitor, which had come loose during the song. Supportive fans even shared footage showing Jennie adjusting the wire. Jennie fixing her monitor on stage* She was clearly having issues with her in-ear monitor and paused briefly to fix it. It's laughable how people try to dramatize it when she absolutely crushed her performances last jennie was obviously fixing her IEMs and that wasn't even the first time she had issues with her IEMs. yall just be hating on anything when she clearly devoured every stages last night and got every attendees hyped 😭 leave her alone. god forbid jennie paused to fix her mic she was signaling to the staff and even when she nodded you can barely hear her still and she kept adjusting it throughout the set yet she still managed to sing loud and clear Still, the incident sparked debate. Some questioned why such issues seem to happen repeatedly with Jennie. During the group's South Korea leg, a similar moment stirred controversy when her shoelace came undone mid-show - an incident that spiraled into backlash after she was accused of being rude to a staff member helping her. using the excuse of "her IEM wasn't working" for the lack of stage presence and laziness. yeah, pack it up. This is what having trouble with an IEM actually looks like and how to professionally handle it. 🤷♀️ Jihyo was fixing her mic while performing, and her dance was still perfectly in sync that's the difference between a truly passionate artist and a lazy fool blinks excuses used to be believable 💔Wdym your fave has been in the industry for 10 years and still can't be professional and just stop dancing (to a very easy choreography too) and you call her a professional?Other idols continue dancing why can't her? About DEADLINE World Tour BLACKPINK released their new single JUMP on July 11, which quickly dominated iTunes charts in over 60 regions and soared to the top of YouTube's global trending list. As part of their DEADLINE tour, the group will next perform at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 18. Spanning 16 stops, the tour had kicked off in South Korea and entered the USA, and will proceed to Canada and more, It will wrap up in Hong Kong on January 24. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Pink Villa
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BLACKPINK's Jump music video 'broke the internet': Know how they gained more likes than views on YouTube
BLACKPINK's eagerly awaited comeback finally arrived on July 11 with the release of their new single Jump. BLINKs, the group's loyal fanbase, pulled out all the stops to make the song a success, flooding YouTube and other music streaming platforms with streams. The massive influx of viewers caused a technical issue on YouTube, However, it ultimately showcased the fans' enthusiasm and the group's lasting popularity. Mass streaming of BLACKPINK's Jump MV led to glitch in YouTube With BLACKPINK 's first musical offering in almost three years, BLINKs went all out to ensure their new song's success. They mass streamed Jump on YouTube, in a loop, but the surge in simultaneous viewers caused a glitch on the app. It made the video's like count get freezed for some time, leading to it temporarily surpassing its view count. The issue was quickly noticed by fans and they took to social media to discuss the baffling situation. Some wondered the cause for the issue and commented on the post to get it noticed by YouTube. They responded to one of the fans, taking the fandom into a frenzy. Know why. YouTube's response regarding BLACKPINK's Jump MV's frozen like count Responding to a fan comment, YouTube explained, "When a video has really high views (especially in a short period of time), the public view count likely hasn't caught up with our backend systems that verify/remove invalid views. That's why the view count may adjust later!". The fans who came across the comment, took its screenshot and shared it in other social media sites, to keep the BLINKs informed. The fandom was abuzz with praise for the girl group, marveling at their ability to create such a massive impact with the release of a single track. The unusual technical issue was a testament to the group's enduring popularity, with fans jokingly saying "They broke the internet, literally". The music video garnered over 19 million views and 1 million likes within a short span, solidifying BLACKPINK's strong fanbase and record-breaking achievements. The incident once again solidified BLACKPINK's position as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
