Brian Bedder on variety show
K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK has finally renewed their contract with YG Entertainment.
The news was revealed in the company’s regulatory filing on Wednesday, and KOSDAQ-listed shares soared 26% to 60,700 won by midday.
YG stated in its filing, “The board of directors has completed the resolution regarding the renewal of the contracts with the four members of Blackpink.”
The company said in a press statement that Blackpink is planning a new album and world tour. YG founder Yang Hyun Suk said in a statement, “We are happy to continue our relationship with Blackpink.” “BLACKPINK will continue to do our best to shine even more in the global music market, not only as a company but also as an artist representing K-Pop. […] and we send our unwavering support and trust [fans]”
This news may indicate that the four-member band Jisoo (real name Kim Jisoo), Lisa (Lalitha Manobar), Jennie (Kim Jennie), and Rose (Roseanne Park) will be performing at a different venue. The announcement came after months of speculation. Blackpink’s previous contract with YG expired in August.
Blackpink was formed under the YG umbrella in 2016, but as the quartet gains new levels of recognition and popularity around the world, the former seven-year contract had to be significantly renegotiated in the artists’ favor. There is speculation that there may be one. Blackpink’s recent world tour included 66 performances in 34 cities and was watched by 2.1 million viewers, YG reported.
In April, Blackpink made history with their second album, Born Pink, becoming the first all-female group’s album to reach No. 1 since Danity Kane’s 2008’s Welcome to the Dollhouse. .1 hit.
same month variety He praised Blackpink’s performance at Coachella. “From this great show, it is clear that the group is not only fully formed and confident, but also completely dominating the top line standings. The four members of Blackpink (Jenny Kim, Lisa , Rose, Jisoo) will perform songs like “How You Like That” and “Tully” (from the 2022 chart-topping “Born Pink”) with executive dancers and crack bands. I sang it passionately. ) Meticulously timed choreography to take full advantage of the stage’s giant video screen, it includes routines and references that recall pop heroines of the past such as Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson. I am. ” variety said in a concert review.