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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BTS’s Jin made a fun and unforgettable surprise appearance at Coldplay’s final concert in Korea—this time dressed as an alien!

On April 25 at the Goyang Sports Complex, Coldplay held their last show in Korea as part of their "Music of the Spheres" world tour. Fans were thrilled when Jin walked on stage wearing an alien mask and even pulled off a quick outfit change right in front of the crowd, making fans laugh and cheer.

Jin performed “The Astronaut”—his special collab song with Coldplay—for the second time during their Korea stop, and also joined them for “My Universe.” The audience went wild not just for Jin, but also when they spotted BTS leader RM quietly supporting his member from the crowd, showing off their strong friendship.

This concert wasn’t just about Coldplay—it became a huge gathering of K-pop stars. TWICE appeared as the main guest for the Seoul shows, Jin performed on the 19th and again on the 25th, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé surprised fans on the 22nd. Even Coldplay’s Chris Martin made fans smile by acting out the viral sun meme, and G-Dragon was seen in the audience too!

Now that Jin has completed his military service, fans are excited for what’s next. He’s already gaining attention through the hit Netflix show “Physical: 100 – Underground”, and he's expected to start his solo activities soon. J-Hope, who’s also completed his service, is currently traveling to meet fans around the world.

Meanwhile, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are still serving in the military, and SUGA is fulfilling his social service duty. All members of BTS are expected to finish their service by June, and fans are already counting down the days until the full group is back together again.

The concert also saw many stars in attendance like Gong Hyo Jin, Ryeo Won, Jung Hae In, and Code Kunst, proving once again that Coldplay’s show was a star-studded event from start to finish.

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