BLACKPINK, Full Group Return! New Song 'Run' First Revealed at World Tour 'DEADLINE'!

After a break of 1 year and 10 months, the girl group BLACKPINK returned as a full group, drawing explosive reactions from fans with their energetic performance.

BLACKPINK held their new world tour 'DEADLINE' performances at the Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province on the 5th and 6th, as announced by their agency. This performance marked the first time all four members shared the stage since the 'BORN PINK' concert in September 2023, attracting a total of 78,000 spectators, with 39,000 per show.

On the second day of the concert, the 6th, the members expressed their gratitude to fans, saying, "Thank you so much for coming today" and "Everyone looks so great dressed up in this heat." Jisoo shared her excitement, stating, "We were thrilled to prepare both group and solo stages, allowing us to showcase various colours."

Despite the sweltering heat of around 30 degrees, Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa displayed perfect synergy as if there had been no break. Each member showcased their unique performances based on the skills they developed during their solo activities over the past 1 year and 10 months.

BLACKPINK previously set a record for K-pop girl group concerts by attracting 1.8 million spectators during their world tour 'BORN PINK' in 2022-2023. After leaving YG Entertainment, they expanded their global influence as solo artists.

In particular, Rosé set a record for the longest entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for a K-pop song with her mega hit 'APT.'. Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo also showcased their unique musical styles through their solo albums, securing individual fan bases.

As the countdown announcing the start of the performance began on the large LED screen and a video of the members in an open car appeared, the stadium was filled with cheers. BLACKPINK opened the show with 'Kill This Love', covering their 9-year history with hit songs like 'Pink Venom', 'How You Like That', and 'Playing with Fire'.

The members shouted the team's signature slogan 'BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA' as they appeared on a lift, starting the stage with charismatic raps. From the beginning of the performance, flames, fireworks, and pyrotechnics elevated the atmosphere instantly.

The dynamic sound of the live band reminiscent of a rock concert blended with the members' vocals using handheld microphones, adding vibrancy to the performance. During the 'Playing with Fire' stage, the massive LED screen split into four, closely capturing the unique colours and energies each member exuded.

The 39,000 audience members filling the stadium sang along to the choruses of hit songs like 'Let's Kill This Love!', 'Hit You with That Ddu-Du Ddu-Du!', and 'Our Love is Playing with Fire!', creating a spectacular wave of pink support.

BLACKPINK also showcased solo stages that strongly highlighted each member's individuality. Jisoo exuded enchanting charm with 'Earthquake' and 'Your Love', while Lisa unleashed intense energy with 'New Woman' and 'Rockstar', which she couldn't fully display during group activities.

Jennie got the entire audience on their feet with her solo hits 'Mantra' and 'Like JENNIE', encouraging sing-alongs. The atmosphere peaked as Rosé performed her emotional solo songs '3AM' and 'Toxic Till the End', followed by the global hit 'APT.'. As the familiar intro of 'APT.' played, the audience sang along, chanting 'APT. APT. APT. APT.～', and Rosé enjoyed the moment, running around the stage with a proud expression.

BLACKPINK also premiered their first full group new song 'Run' after 2 years and 8 months since their second studio album 'BORN PINK'. With a captivating beat, the members took turns singing solo parts before the atmosphere suddenly shifted 180 degrees, unleashing an exciting sound perfect for summer.

Fans welcomed the addictive new song, which had a somewhat different texture from existing BLACKPINK hits like 'Boombayah', 'Ddu-Du Ddu-Du', and 'Shut Down', by vigorously waving their light sticks. Jisoo commented on 'Run', saying, "It's so addictive," and added, "Our new song will be released soon, and we revealed the stage here first. Please love the song a lot when it comes out."

Lisa expressed, "I was really nervous since yesterday, and I'm still nervous," but added, "Seeing everyone having fun with us makes me so happy." Jennie said, "Thank you to everyone who came to Goyang as we start our tour," and expressed her regret, saying, "It's sad that today is the last day before we leave for our world tour."

BLACKPINK will continue their world tour, visiting cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, New York in the USA, Toronto in Canada, Paris in France, and London in the UK. The members are set to meet fans across 31 shows in stadiums in a total of 16 cities.