BLACKPINK has not come back for more than 1 year and 8 months with any group products, but it is always at the top in terms of reputation among current Kpop girl groups.

Expected to return majestically in the second half of 2022, but this comeback also worries many fans because of the risk that this album may be the group's last album.

The reason comes from the number of years of operation of BLACKPINK approaching 7, which is when the group decided whether to continue to sign a contract with YG or not.

BLACKPINK debuted in August 2016, it has been almost 6 years so far. Despite showing few products and extremely small comebacks, the 4 YG girls from the position of "dinosaur rookies" have risen to become a global girl group.

BLACKPINK not only proves their talent as K-pop idols but also new generation fashion icons.

The music and individual style of each member is the guideline of some current rookies. Therefore, the fact that YG has "hidden" BLACKPINK for so long from a comeback also makes many fans speculate that the group will not continue to sign a contract with the company if it is due for 7 years.

But undeniably, the success of BLACKPINK is also partly thanks to the training and image-oriented strategy that YG has for the 4 girls.

Currently, the topic of discussing the risk that BLACKPINK's final product will be released this year has attracted great attention from Korean netizens.

People shared many opinions, the most prominent being the speculation that Lisa would leave and the remaining 3 members would still be with YG.

The discussion topic also said that next year, YG will invest money in a new girl group, the risk of BLACKPINK's promotion being limited is very likely.

Besides, Knet also believes that BLACKPINK is currently the biggest name of YG, so the company will not easily lose the group.

Through interviews, it can also be seen that the 4 BLACKPINK girls are very attached to the company and YG's treatment for domestic chickens is always at the top.

BLACKPINK not only has the opportunity to make music, but also has a lot of opportunities to go further in fashion, so the group will re-sign with the management company.

Some comments of Knet:

• Well… I saw BLACKPINK's interview and it looks like the group is going to re-sign.
• If there is no BLACKPINK now, YG will lose the title of "big company", will they let BLACKPINK go if they haven't created a new girl group that can replace BLACKPINK? BLACKPINK is so popular, just like BIGBANG, so I think YG will treat the group very well until the end.
• If it's an album, it's a blessing for fans, in the worst case, the group will disband after releasing a single.
• The girls said that they want to promote as BLACKPINK members until the end.
• I don't think they want to re-sign.
• What about Jisoo? Looking forward to her solo album.
• YG will definitely go bankrupt if BLACKPINK leaves.
• Personally, I think the group will re-sign.

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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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