YG Entertainment has confirmed that they are still in negotiations for the contract renewal with BLACKPINK, according to an announcement made on November 14.

The label stated that they are currently negotiating new exclusive contracts with the artists, and the final results will be announced soon.

These negotiations have been ongoing since the expiration of BLACKPINK's exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment in August of this year.

While there have been media reports suggesting that Rose is the only member who has renewed her contract with YG, there has been no official update on the status of Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa.

This lack of information has led to speculation among Korean netizens, who have been sharing their thoughts and theories online.

Some netizens believe that YG Entertainment has failed to renew the contracts, while others speculate that the announcement is being delayed for various reasons.

One theory suggests that the group has renewed their contract for group activities with YG, but may be pursuing individual activities elsewhere.

Another theory proposes that YG is holding out on announcing the renewals until the debut of their new group, Baby Monster. Some netizens feel that YG is mishandling the situation and should let the girls go if they are unable to handle their careers effectively.

Others question whether negotiations are still ongoing, and whether the announcement will be made before the end of the year.

YG Entertainment's statement regarding the negotiations is the first update on the status of BLACKPINK's contract renewal in two months.

Fans and netizens are eager for more information and are eagerly awaiting the final results of these negotiations, which will determine the future of the popular girl group.

BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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