'K-Pop Queen' BLACKPINK, Comeback with Mini Album 'DEADLINE' on February 27... Album After 3 Years and 5 Months

Global top girl group BLACKPINK is set to announce their return as the 'Queen' with a new mini album on the 27th of next month.

◆ Album After 3 Years and 5 Months... Expecting Explosive Synergy as a Complete Group YG Entertainment revealed on the 15th through their official blog that they have released a comeback teaser video for BLACKPINK and announced the release of their third mini album 'DEADLINE'. This will be BLACKPINK's first album release since their second full album 'BORN PINK' in September 2022, marking approximately 3 years and 5 months. Although they released a digital single 'JUMP' last July, they have primarily focused on individual solo activities during the long hiatus, developing their unique colors as a group, which raises expectations for this complete group album.

◆ Connecting the Emotions of the World Tour 'DEADLINE' to the Album The title of this album, 'DEADLINE', is the same as the title of their world tour, which opened at Goyang Gymnasium last July, making them the first K-Pop girl group to embark on a global tour. YG explained, "It carries the meaning of decorating the finale of the tour, where we shared tears and laughter with global fans, with this comeback." The solid musical spectrum and energy of BLACKPINK confirmed through the tour are expected to be fully captured in this new release.

◆ Final Touches for Perfection... Ending the Tour in Tokyo and Hong Kong BLACKPINK initially aimed for a release last year and completed major tasks such as filming the music video, but adjusted the release timing to early this year to enhance the album's quality. YG expressed gratitude to the fans who have patiently waited for a considerable time, stating, "We will repay you with high-quality music that we have poured our hearts into." Meanwhile, BLACKPINK will conclude their world tour with performances at Tokyo Dome from the 16th to the 18th and at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong from the 24th to the 26th before fully embarking on their comeback activities.