Over the past year, the four members of BLACKPINK have fully embraced their individual careers after parting ways with YG. Jisoo has been focusing on acting and is all set to release a new film. Lisa was constantly releasing music, advancing her career in the United States. Jennie released her pre-release single “Mantra” as a teaser for her upcoming debut album. The most explosive success came from Rosé, with her mega hit “APT”. and debut album “rosie,” premiering in early December 2024.
As they embark on a new chapter in their career, BLACKPINK has wowed fans with a wave of solo projects while also evoking nostalgia for their time as a group. Since wrapping up their “Born Pink” world tour in September 2023, BLACKPINK has been silent for over a year and a half.
YG Entertainment, the group’s management label, has promised a powerful comeback in 2025 with a new album and world tour. BLINK (BLACKPINK’s fandom name) is eagerly awaiting this comeback. The topic has recently become a heated debate on platforms like Reddit. While the prospect of a new album and tour is exciting, many music fans argue that BLACKPINK risks losing appeal when holding concerts.
The main problem lies in their limited discography: less than 50 songs after eight years of activity. BLACKPINK also hasn’t returned for a long time. During their “Born Pink” world tour, they performed the same songs repeatedly. Even with a new album, the group’s number of songs remains insufficient to sustain a concert lasting more than two hours.
This has led to disappointment for some, especially since tickets to BLACKPINK concerts are far from cheap. As fans become more demanding, they expect artists to deliver engaging performances, new setlists and meticulously crafted stage productions.
This topic has sparked heated debates. Some argue that BLACKPINK and YG need to seriously reconsider their strategy, as disappearing for over two years only to return with a revenue-generating tour seems unsustainable. Others suggest that BLACKPINK may be entering the last phase of their career, with the group contract only kept as a consolation to fans.
On the other hand, BLINKs strongly disagree. Although the group’s discography may be somewhat limited, they believe that BLACKPINK’s production team could introduce remixes, new intros and interludes to make the concert more dynamic. Additionally, by the time BLACKPINK makes its return, all members may have released solo albums, providing a wealth of material to incorporate into concerts. Fans point out that BLACKPINK always finds ways to make their performances captivating. As long as the group continues to tour and perform together, fans will be ready to support them wholeheartedly.
