BLACKPINK’s full-group comeback has been officially confirmed by Yang Hyun-suk, the former head of YG Entertainment. This news has sparked excitement about the group's return.

Yang Hyun-suk revealed the comeback and world tour plans in a video about the '2025 YG Plan' released on July 21. This will be BLACKPINK’s first full-group comeback since their second studio album, 'PINK VENOM,' which came out in September 2022—over three years ago.

This confirmation is a relief to fans who were worried about the group's future. There were concerns about the comeback due to uncertainties about contract renewals and YG’s past communication issues. Despite these challenges, YG has managed to keep the team IP, even though BLACKPINK members have been busy with their solo careers.

Here’s a look at what the members have been up to:

• Jisoo: Jisoo is slowly transitioning into acting while managing her label 'BLISSOO.' She’s made a mark with her debut single album 'ME,' which has hit 1 billion streams on YouTube Music. Her Instagram following is also nearing 80 million. However, there are no new updates on her acting projects yet.
• Rosé: Rosé has joined The Black Label, a company founded by producer Teddy. She previously worked with Teddy on BLACKPINK’s hits. Rosé chose The Black Label over re-signing with YG and has been seen with Ron Perry from Columbia Records.
• Jennie: Jennie launched her label ODD ATELIER in November 2023. She’s been active with her solo track 'SPOT,' a collaboration with Zico, and made her acting debut in HBO’s 'The Idol.' Jennie faced some controversy over a smoking video on her YouTube channel, which led to an apology.
• Lisa: Lisa founded her label LALOUD Co. and signed with RCA Records in April. Her relationship with Frédéric Arnault of the LVMH family and her solo track 'ROCKSTAR' have made headlines. However, she faced backlash over allegations of plagiarism related to her music video.

The full details of BLACKPINK’s upcoming activities with Yang Hyun-suk are still to be seen. It will be interesting to see how this shapes YG’s future plans, which also include comebacks from 2NE1’s members and new girl groups.

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BLACKPINK member Jennie made a special surprise appearance at Zico's concert, leaving fans and even Zico himself in shock!

On November 24, Zico celebrated the 10th anniversary of his solo debut with his concert, "ZICO LIVE: JOIN THE PARADE," at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Olympic Park. The event was filled with excitement as Zico performed for fans after a long time.

Zico kicked off the night with his hit songs like "New Thing" and warmly greeted the audience. He said, “It’s been so long. I missed you. A solo concert feels so different from other events. I’ve really missed being with you at a concert like this.”

He added, “‘Join the Parade’ is my first solo concert under my name in six years, so it’s very special to me. Plus, this year marks 10 years since my solo debut. My journey in music has felt like a parade, and tonight, I want to show you all of it in different parts.”

Zico thanked his fans, saying, “A parade always has spectators, and I think that’s its most important value. You are my wings, and I’m the body. Let’s fly together and make this the hottest place in the world tonight!”

The crowd erupted with cheers when Jennie unexpectedly joined Zico on stage during his performance of "Freak." Without any prior announcement, Jennie gave a brief but unforgettable performance, lighting up the stage before leaving just as suddenly.

After the show, Zico shared how surprised he was. “I didn’t know Jennie would come on stage. Suddenly, the music director told me through my in-ear monitor to stop singing, and I started imagining all kinds of things. Then Jennie appeared, and I was completely shocked. I even did a stage here that I hadn’t done at the MAMA Awards!”

This concert marked Zico’s first solo event in six years since his 2018 "King Of the Zungle" tour, making it a night to remember for fans. With Jennie's surprise appearance, it became even more unforgettable!

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