The contract status of Lisa and BLACKPINK as a whole has once again become a topic of discussion among fans.

Recently, fans discovered that Alice Kang, a close manager of Lisa, had updated her profile on the job-centric platform LinkedIn, stating that she had stopped working with YG Entertainment since October 2023.

This discovery has led many fans to worry that BLACKPINK's contract with YG Entertainment has ended, as there have been no updates or announcements regarding the renewal status. The departure of the manager has also raised speculation about Lisa's future with the group, especially considering their close relationship.

Some fans believe that the absence of an official statement about contract renewals, similar to what was done for other groups like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and TWICE, indicates that BLACKPINK's contracts have not been renewed.

However, there are also fans who argue that Alice Kang, along with other female managers of BLACKPINK, were specifically hired for the group's world tour and Coachella performance.

It is believed that the main managers of BLACKPINK are all male, and as long as they are still present, there is no reason to believe that BLACKPINK has left the agency.

Despite the speculation and concern from fans, YG Entertainment has remained silent on the matter, further deepening the suspicions surrounding BLACKPINK's contract status. The lack of updates or clarifications from the agency has left fans eagerly awaiting news about the future of BLACKPINK.

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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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