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.

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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