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Korea Herald
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
New Babymonster single drops next week
Babymonster will be releasing 'Hot Sauce' on July 1, label YG Entertainment said Monday. The catchy, old school hip-hop tune is a throwback to the 80s and will be a great summer listen, said Yang Hyun-suk, the label's head chief executive producer. The single will give fans a taste of the group's next EP, due out in October, with another prerelease scheduled to be dropped in September. However, only six members will be promoting the upcoming single. Since last month, Rami has been taking time off due to health reasons. The main vocalist has been absent from the Asian leg of the group's 'Hello Monsters' tour, which wraps up in Taipei this weekend. The tour will resume in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 30.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
From aespa, Twice to Blackpink, major K-pop acts return amid industry slowdown
Returns of top girl groups — and BTS on the horizon — expected to revitalize sluggish market K-pop heavyweights, including aespa, Twice and Blackpink are set to return in the second half of the year, raising hopes for a rebound in the stagnant K-pop industry. These three acts represent the top-tier lineup from Korea's so-called "Big 4" entertainment companies — SM, JYP and YG and Hybe — and their comebacks are expected to inject fresh momentum into the global K-pop scene. All seven members of BTS will have completed their military service as of Saturday, and the industry is closely watching what could be the group's first full-group activity since the release of their anthology album 'Proof' in June 2022 — a pivotal moment that could further energize the K-pop market. Leading this season's comeback lineup is aespa, currently the most spotlighted act from SM Entertainment. The quartet is set to unveil its physical single 'Dirty Work' on July 24, marking its first release in nine months after October's 'Whiplash' EP. The upcoming release includes four tracks, featuring a version with US rapper Flo Milli, an English version and an instrumental. Aespa will also kick off its third world tour, '2025 aespa Live Tour - SYNK : Aexis Line -,' with a three-day concert series at Seoul's KSPO Dome from Aug. 29-31. Following a streak of million-seller albums including 'Armageddon,' 'Supernova,' and 'Whiplash,' attention is now on whether aespa can extend its success. JYP Entertainment's flagship girl group Twice is also set for a busy summer. The group will release its fourth studio album 'With You-th' — named after its ongoing world tour — on July 11. The following week, from July 19-20, they will return to the domestic stage with concerts at Inspire Arena in Incheon, their first shows in about a year. All seats at the arena will be open 360 degrees to offer fans an immersive experience, with production support from the multimedia creative studio Moment Factory. Twice will also take the stage as a headliner at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Aug. 2 and release its sixth Japanese LP 'Enemy' on Aug. 27. Meanwhile, Blackpink's long-awaited comeback appears to be approaching. In early June, sightings of the group filming a new music video in Seoul stirred global anticipation. YG Entertainment, on June 9, confirmed that Blackpink began shooting their new music video this month — the group's first confirmed release activity in nearly two years and eight months. While details such as the title and concept remain under wraps, the start of filming suggests that a full-group return is imminent. 'We'll be announcing Blackpink's new music soon,' YG founder Yang Hyun-suk had previously said via the company's social media. The girl group is also scheduled to launch a new world tour in July, beginning with a show in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The group will perform 31 shows in 16 cities, including stadium-level venues in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Goyang. Why these comebacks matter The return of these powerhouse girl groups — and the looming comeback of BTS — carries significance beyond fan excitement. It comes at a time when the growth of K-pop appears to be slowing. According to data from Circle Chart, physical album sales in 2023 dropped 19.4 percent year-on-year to 93.28 million units, compared to 115.78 million units the previous year, marking the first decline since 2015. Digital streaming also saw a 7.6 percent decrease. Music critic Lim Hee-yoon said the upcoming comebacks may offer a vital boost. 'From a global perspective, BTS and Blackpink are still the biggest names,' he said. 'If acts like aespa and Twice follow through with strong performances, we could see a meaningful rebound in K-pop, Maybe not a massive boom, but definitely an upward shift.'
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Everything but the comeback': BLINKs slam YG over BLACKPINK's lack of new music before DEADLINE world tour
Yet another update on the world tour—but still no word on a comeback? On June 10 KST, YG Entertainment revealed the official poster for BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR 'DEADLINE' IN GOYANG through the group's social media channels, officially launching the countdown to their next chapter. Set for July 5 and 6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium, the concert will mark BLACKPINK's first full-group performance in nearly 1 year and 10 months. With overwhelming demand, all tickets—including limited-view seats—have completely sold out, highlighting the group's unrivaled global presence. #BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG#블랙핑크 #WORLDTOUR #DEADLINE #DEADLINE_IN_GOYANG #YG Where is the comeback? YG Entertainment had previously described the event as "the pinnacle of BLACKPINK's live performance," promising an unforgettable experience. With each member refining her craft through both group and solo ventures, fans anticipated a top-tier production that would highlight their artistic growth. However, many BLINKs are frustrated by the group's limited discography—just 32 songs in an eight-year career. Despite BLACKPINK's global success, the small number of tracks has long been a point of contention among fans, who had hoped for more consistent releases over the years. The disappointment only grew when YG's Yang Hyun-suk recently unveiled his agency's future plans. Regarding BLACKPINK, he simply mentioned that a new single would be released—falling far short of fans' expectations for a full album. Since that vague announcement, no further updates about the song have been shared. WHERE'S THE COMEBACK????????? Adding to the frustration, fans have noted the lack of promotional content. There have been no new group photos released by YG, leaving many wondering about the current status of BLACKPINK's comeback. With each member busy with solo endeavors, the group's collective presence has been virtually nonexistent, fueling concern and disappointment within the fandom. WHERE IS THE FUCKING COMEBACK ANNOUNCEMENT Everything except the comeback we still haven't seen a single new photo of the girls it's amazing how we've held on so hard More about DEADLINE world tour Following the Goyang shows, BLACKPINK is set to embark on an expansive world tour covering 16 cities and 31 performances. Key stops include Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. At the same time, the group is gearing up for a long-anticipated comeback, marking their first new music release in nearly 2 years and 8 months since their 2022 album BORN PINK. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Korea Herald
28-05-2025
- 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
26-05-2025
- 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
