BLACKPINK, as a complete group, will continue their journey with YG Entertainment.
On December 6, YG Entertainment officially announced, "After careful discussions, we have concluded a group-exclusive contract with BLACKPINK based on mutual trust."
Under the full support of YG, BLACKPINK plans to release new albums and embark on large-scale world tours, reciprocating the love of fans worldwide with activities befitting their global stature.
Yang Hyun-suk, the executive producer of YG Entertainment, expressed his joy, stating, "I am delighted to continue our relationship with BLACKPINK. We will put forth our best efforts to ensure BLACKPINK continues to shine brightly on the global music stage as artists representing K-POP, and we will continue to provide unwavering support and trust in their journey."
Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has become one of the world's top girl groups, hitting milestones with every release.
BLACKPINK has left a monumental footprint in K-pop history, being the first K-pop girl group to achieve double million-seller status, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, debuting as the first Asian artist headliners at Coachella and Hyde Park, and staging the largest scale world tour by a Korean female artist. Their impact as global top artists continues to grow, transcending team and solo boundaries.
All four members have become leading style icons, influencing not just music but the broader realm of popular culture and driving trends in the K-pop industry. Their official YouTube channel boasts 92.1 million subscribers, ranking first among all male and female artists worldwide.