“All you can do is laugh…”
Koreaboo
BLACKPINK Jenny‘s album announcement sparked major criticism of YG entertainment.
On January 22, Jennie made the announcement of her highly anticipated studio album, marking her first full-length solo release since her debut.
RUBY
MARCH 7
Pre-order now: https://t.co/Lsnbof3WsL pic.twitter.com/Ev5d4llQWt— JENNIE (@jennierubyjane) January 22, 2025
Jennie wowed fans as she shared what fans could expect, including some collaborations with big name artists.
MY FIRST STUDIO ALBUM COMING SOON
RUBY. MARCH 7.
Pre-order now: https://t.co/Lsnbof3WsL pic.twitter.com/Wq8ZlzwKcg— JENNIE (@jennierubyjane) January 22, 2025
Although many fans were really excited about Jennie’s solo announcement, it led to a lot of backlash towards YG Entertainment. When members left the company for solo activities, YG became the focus of criticism as each member began announcing their own promotions and plans.
After Jennie’s album announcement, netizens shared their anger towards YG for many reasons. Some pointed out that YG was holding them back as the members have released more solo songs in total than BLACKPINK’s entire discography since their 2016 debut.
yg was holding them back so much it’s not even funny…😭 https://t.co/aQ4vsh3dC8
— ۟ (@ningvinyl) January 22, 2025
BLACKPINK’s debut solo album:
ROSIE (ROSÉ): 12 songs
ALTER EGO (LISA): 12 songs
RUBY (JENNIE): 15 songstotal: 39
BLACKPINK’s 8-year career under YG: 32 songs
pic.twitter.com/gAMq4eV3ad– AND! (@pinksblade) January 22, 2025
Lisa releases a solo “album” under yg – 2 tracks 💀
roseanne releases a solo “album” under yg – 2 tracks 💀
Jennie has 2 solo tracks as a solo artist under yg in 8 years 💀Lisa’s first studio album after leaving YG – 12 tracks 🔥
Roseanne’s first studio album after her…— pig ❄️ | fan (@lalisalovemme) January 22, 2025
I have to take the screenshot because I’m stuck, but that’s why you deserve foreclosure and no peace. what was their problem pic.twitter.com/TgbqyPhrrc
— 👨🏾💻 (@soIodown) January 22, 2025
In less than two years out of YG, the #BLACKPINK the members are ready to release, as soloists, more than half the number of songs the group has dropped since 2016. The problem has NEVER been them! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AKTriwc0Ns
— StarSpill ✨ (@StarSp1ll) January 22, 2025
Between June last year and March this year, Blackpink members will have released around 45-50 songs in total
YG Entertainment gave them 32 songs in 8 years as a group
— ℬ (@globaIpinks) January 22, 2025
Like all you can do is laugh and hope YG dies https://t.co/t463VRhPIc
— m ✰ (@mar3uss) January 22, 2025
The talk of YG Entertainment’s treatment of BLACKPINK has become an even bigger topic of debate since the members started their solo activities under different companies.
