The K-Pop world is experiencing two conflicting but equally impactive narratives: the celebratory return of BTS from military service and prolonged absence of Blackpinkwhich has now stretched 1,000 days without a group return.
Between 10 and 11 JuneBTS members RM, V, JiminAND Jungkook He completed their military duties and were officially discharged. Only with Suga remaining, scheduled to finish his public service June 21stThe anticipation for the return to Full Group of BTS has reached a tone of fever. Social media platforms are in turmoil with hashtags and taxes while fans welcome global superstars.
The eyelids count 1,000 days without blackpink
In stark contrast, the latest exit of Blackpink was their full -figure album Born Pink and its main single Stoplaunched in September 2022. After a short cycle of promotion, the group has undertaken the Born Pink World Tourthat ran from October 2022 in September 2023. Since then, there have been no new group releases, marking 1,000 days without return A rarity for any active k-pop act.
Despite this extensive break, Blackpink remains an anomaly. In a genre known for its rapid turnover, in particular among the groups of girls, the popularity of the group has resisted. Generally, six months without a release are sufficient to alarm fans, but the Blackpink brand remained strong even during their so -called “lethargy”.
Paths as a soloist, global presence
In the last year, all four members have pursued individual careers:
- Jennie He launched his label Strange atelier And he released his solo project RUBY.
- Lisa founded his company Lloudhas released his album Alter egoAnd he honored the prestigious international phases.
- Rose has become viral with its track Apt. And he raised his status with the album Rosie.
- Jisoo focused on acting and released it Epic Shock While holding a tour of meetings with fans at Asia in his hand.
These personal milestones have maintained the Name Blackpink at a global level alive, further intensifying the demand for a group return.
BTS prepares for the return, Blackpink begins to mix
BTSLabel Big Hit Music confirmed that the group will return with a New album and world tour In the second half of 2025marking their complete return after 18 months of service. Expectations are high for Jungkookwhose solo shots Seven AND Standing next to you broken global records.
While BTS He is preparing for a return, BlackpinkThe time sequence is finally showing signs of movement. ON July 5thThe group will do so officially gathering On stage in Korea a The world of the world tour, entitled Deadline. Although there is no information on a new album, the announcement reports the end of the group’s break.
AS BTS envelops its military chapter e Blackpink It is prepared for a long -awaited meeting, the stage is ready for a Clash Di Titani In the global music scene. BlackpinkThe return – after 1,000 days of absence – is the potential for being a cultural and a musical earthquakeRemembering the world because they remain one of the most influential groups of girls of all time.
