BLACKPINK confirms its return in January next year

According to a report from Maeil Business Star Today on November 6, BLACKPINK has delayed their initially planned comeback later this year to January 2026. The decision was made to improve the quality of the new release while also aligning with the group’s world tour schedule.

Previous reports from various media outlets suggested as much BLACKPINK was preparing for a return in mid-December. At the time, YG Entertainment responded by saying, “No official date has been set,” but confirmed that the group had completed filming their new music video and were in the final stages of producing the album, hinting at an imminent return.

BLACKPINKit was ‘s last full-length album BORN PINKreleased in September 2022. If the next album is released in January 2026, it will mark the group’s first full-length album in over two years. Their latest single “JUMP” was released in July 2025.

In recent years, the group has prioritized solo activities, with each member strengthening their global presence as an individual artist. However, since July, BLACKPINK he also actively toured the world with them EXPIRATION world tour, starting from Goyang. In August, they made history as the first K-pop girl group to headline a solo concert at the UK’s iconic Wembley Stadium.

After debuting in August 2016, BLACKPINK is approaching its 10th anniversary in 2026. With January’s return setting the stage for a celebratory year, fans are eagerly awaiting what could be one of the most significant returns of their career.

Sources: born

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