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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BLACKPINK to make full-group comeback this year
Girl group BLACKPINK will return with a new song featuring all four members later this year, the head producer of the group's agency said Monday. "We'll soon be able to announce news about BLACKPINK's new song," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. Yang did not provide a specific release date. The upcoming single will mark the group's first release in two years and eight months, following its second full-length album, "Born Pink," in September 2022. The only exception since then has been "The Girls," an original soundtrack for a video game. BLACKPINK is set to launch a new world tour, titled "Deadline," with shows in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on July 5 and 6. Yang also shared release plans for other YG artists. Rookie girl group Babymonster will drop a prerelease single, "Hot Sauce," on July 1, followed by a second single in September and an EP on Oct. 1. Describing "Hot Sauce" as a "highly addictive hip-hop song with a late 1980s feel," Yang said, "It's a gift we're releasing in hopes that you'll have a fun summer." He added that the company experimented with how Babymonster, whose average age is in the teens, would interpret a classic hip-hop genre from four decades ago and was pleased with the result. Boy group TREASURE will release a new EP on Sept. 1 and begin a new world tour in October. Yang said the company aims to support the group in releasing more than two albums annually. YG Entertainment also plans to introduce a new four-member girl group and a new boy group next year. Starting Wednesday, practice videos of the girl group members will be released one by one. "Currently, YG has two boy groups and two girl groups preparing for their debuts," Yang said. "I definitely want to launch one boy group next year." However, the company noted that the debut of the new girl group is expected to come later, as Yang expressed a desire to focus on Babymonster's growth through the end of next year. (Yonhap)
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Blackpink headlines YG's 2025 Blueprint featuring Treasure, BabyMonster, new rookies
YG Entertainment released its first 2025 interview video, featuring producer Yang Hyun-suk outlining plans to boost Blackpink, Baby Monster, and Treasure's activities, while accelerating new artist debuts following the release of Blackpink's world tour May 26, YG Entertainment shared its first interview video of the year, titled on its official blog. In the video, executive producer Yang Hyun-suk shared the new master plan that aimed at expanding the activities of major artists and the debut of new talent to shape the second half of his first appearance in seven months, Yang Hyun-suk thrilled global music fans by hinting, 'After a long time, Blackpink will be meeting with fans. Although we don't have a confirmed date yet, news about Blackpink's new song will also be announced soon.' Earlier on Friday, a 30-second promo for the upcoming world tour was shared on Blackpink's official YouTube channel. The video featured a bold metallic synth drone that set the tone as 3D letters emerged from a pool of pink glitter with a single striking drumbeat, glitter vanishes as it reveals the word 'DEADLINE.' Baby Monster is also set to launch into a packed promotional schedule. Kicking off with the pre-release single 'Hot Sauce' on July 1, the group will follow up with a second single in September and a mini album on October 1, marking a non-stop comeback streak. 'Hot Sauce' will be their first new track in about eight months after the release of their full-length album 'DIRP' in November Yang Hyun-suk described the track as 'a hip-hop song inspired by the mid to late 1980s.' He shared, 'It's incredibly catchy, and I am releasing it as a summer gift with hopes that fans will have a great time. I was curious to see what it would be like for Baby Monster, who are just teenagers, to perform a retro hip-hop track from 40 years ago, and the result exceeded expectations.'Treasure is also gearing up to release a new mini album on September 1. Director Yang expressed his commitment to the group, saying, 'I'll do my best to support Treasure in releasing more than two albums a year and maintaining consistent interactions with their fans.' After their comeback, the group will kick off a new world tour beginning in October. Additionally, director Yang revealed that YG currently has two new boy groups and two girl groups in preparation, with plans to debut a new boy group next year. One girl group, already finalised as a four-member team, is expected to debut later as focus remains on Baby Monster through videos of the upcoming girl group will begin to release on May 28, following Baby Monster's pre-debut model. 'I hope you'll judge their skills as they are, through what you see and hear,' said director Blackpink's new song and world tour kicking off July 5, Baby Monster's July single and October mini-album, and Treasure's September comeback and October tour, YG is gearing up for a packed second half of
Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) YG Entertainment Under Fire Following BLACKPINK's Comeback Plan Announcement
It's been a long day without any news of global sensation girl group BLACKPINK's comeback, and fans are growing restless. The group's last comeback was with their stellar album, 'Born Pink', almost three years ago, so it's no wonder any new announcement from YG Entertainment has fans in a frenzy. Yesterday (25th May 2025), in a formal announcement video, Executive Producer of YG Entertainment Yang Hyunsuk (양현석), touched on BLACKPINK's comeback plan, mentioning that their group activities will resume this year. Earlier this year, BLACKPINK announced that they would be reuniting once again on the world stage for their long-awaited 'Deadline' World Tour, opening their first show at Goyang Stadium in Seoul on 5th July 2025. Unfortunately, the new announcement video gave nothing to fill the void for fans, as YG announces that the release of their new song is yet to be confirmed. 'Although we don't have a confirmed date yet, news about BLACKPINK's new song will be announced soon', Yang Hyun-suk stated. Unsurprisingly, the lack of plans for the quartet prompted anger amongst fans. Most were unsatisfied that there is just less than two months until the tour, but BLACKPINK has still no album in sight. Twitter user @/wynechithlaing highlighted, 'It's been 3 years since BLACKPINK's last comeback, but the date is still unknown? And it's a single, not an album? We need a pre-release single and a full album with promotion before their world tour'. Other fans also highlighted the scarcity of songs over the years, with Twitter user @/bluebowlsof_898 commenting, 'One new song for a very expensive ticket and then the same 32 songs of which 20 will be performed for the 926726th time. Are you all not ashamed?'. This brings discourse over YG Entertainment's position with BLACKPINK's group activities amid their solo activities. Do you think we'll be able to see a full album before their comeback tour? Watch the full video here: Sources: Twitter, YouTube Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
Barnama
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Barnama
BLACKPINK To Make Full-Group Comeback Later This Year
SEOUL, May 26 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK will return with a new song featuring all four members later this year, the head producer of the group's agency said on Monday, Yonhap News Agency reported. "We'll soon be able to announce news about BLACKPINK's new song," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. Yang did not provide a specific release date. The upcoming single will mark the group's first release in two years and eight months, following its second full-length album, Born Pink, in September 2022. The only exception since then has been The Girls, an original soundtrack for a video game. BLACKPINK is set to launch a new world tour, titled Deadline, with shows in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on July 5 and 6. Yang also shared release plans for other YG artists. Rookie girl group Babymonster will drop a pre-release single, Hot Sauce, on July 1, followed by a second single in September and an EP on Oct 1. Describing Hot Sauce as a "highly addictive hip-hop song with a late 1980s feel," Yang said, "It's a gift we're releasing in hopes that you'll have a fun summer." He added that the company experimented with how Babymonster, whose average age is in the teens, would interpret a classic hip-hop genre from four decades ago and was pleased with the result.
Korea Herald
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
The Black Label launches first-ever global audition
Anyone born between 2006 and 2015 can apply The Black Label, a music label under the K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment, on Tuesday kicked off its first large-scale, global audition to discover new talent. Applications opened the same day the announcement was made, and are open to applicants of any nationality born between 2006 and 2015. The audition offers three categories: vocal, rap and dance. Starting in Seoul on April 19, the audition tour will visit 14 cities across 11 countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The final successful candidates will join The Black Label as trainees and begin their training process. Applicants can pre-register online to receive details about on-site auditions, though on-site registration is also available. Further information will be distributed via The Black Label's official Instagram account and the global audition page. Founded on March 17, 2016, as an affiliate label of YG Entertainment, The Black Label is led by producer Teddy, who previously produced several legendary K-pop groups, including Bigbang, 2NE1 and Blackpink. The label was established under the direction of YG Entertainment's executive producer Yang Hyun-suk, with producer Kush and a large team of producers joining to build its foundation. The Black Label's current artists include Taeyang of Bigbang, Rose of Blackpink, girl group Meovv and Jeon Somi.
