BLACKPINK renews with YG Entertainment! Finally, nearly four months after their contracts expired, the four members, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, were reported to have signed exclusive contracts with YG. Fans could not help but feel relieved that they will continue as a four-member girl group. Here’s what went down on December 6, the BLINKs’ reactions, and what’s in their contracts.
BLACKPINK Continues As A Four-Member Girl Group
It’s definitely them fourever. On the morning of December 6, KST, YG Entertainment’s statement became a breaking and hot news for the K-pop industry. The contract negotiations began in August 2023, with several updates from YG throughout the months. According to allkpop, YG Entertainment’s statement reads that they finally came to an agreement. “We have successfully reached an agreement within our board of directors regarding the signing of exclusive group contracts for all four members of BLACKPINK, our esteemed artists.”
BLACKPINK FOUREVER pic.twitter.com/bhgHepiZtt
— jennie (@jnkrated) December 6, 2023
It was earlier known that the negotiations are most likely leaning toward a group instead of their individual contracts. Successfully, the members re-signed with YG to continue promoting as BLACKPINK in their careers.
- YG reported that new albums are indeed coming for the girl group. With this popularity, they also mentioned that the girl group will be holding their new and huge world tour, which the agency will fully support.
.@BLACKPINK plans to release a new album and perform on a new the world tour via YG reports! pic.twitter.com/Shyd7C6BN1
— pretty savage (@villainpinks) December 6, 2023
- Right after the contract renewal announcement, reports suggest that YG Entertainment’s stocks increased by 20%.
YG Entertainment's stock rose 20% following BLACKPINK's contract renewal confirmation. pic.twitter.com/4ylmohXU9f
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 6, 2023
On the other hand, we have yet to know what each of the members’ has planned for their respective paths. It was reported earlier that two members, Jennie and Lisa, decided not to continue their contracts with the agency. Meanwhile, Jisoo and Rosé may still be in negotiations regarding their solo agreements.
BLINKs React To The BLACKPINK Renewal
There’s nothing but tears of joy for the BLINKs who supported and stayed by the BLACKPINK members’ sides along the way. X became flooded with fans’ tweets of their happiness and excitement for the girl group’s future.
YG Entertainment announces that all members of BLACKPINK renewed their contracts for GROUP activities🥹🖤🩷
BLACKPINK FOUREVER
— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) December 6, 2023
BLACKPINK FOUREVER 🖤💖 pic.twitter.com/QHoZK1LemG
— jennie (@jenniepics) December 6, 2023
It’s true; BLACKPINK is definitely here to stay. It will always be four or none, and as BLINKs, we couldn’t be more proud of them. We are excited to see more of the group’s potential, so please take good care of their activities, YG!
BLACKPINK IS HERE TO STAY pic.twitter.com/ucJ50TUPx3
— jisoo (@jisoogaIIery) December 6, 2023
THE QUEENS ARE HERE TO STAY!#BLACKPINK4EVER @BLACKPINK
— BLACKPINK BLINK UNION 💕 (@BBU_BLACKPINK) December 6, 2023
Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa in your area! Social media is just on cloud nine right now, especially their fans. After months of waiting, it’s BLACKPINK and BLINKs against the world. Will we see them go live together some other time? We hope for that to happen!
BLACKPINK FOUREVER pic.twitter.com/UzJ8pxlEIk
— blackpink (@blckpinkpic) December 6, 2023
“BLACKPINK & BLINK FOREVER” 😭❤️pic.twitter.com/w3xR6Q7vWo
— PORTAL BLACKPINK (@portalblackpink) December 6, 2023
YG: “BLACKPINK will continue to do its best to shine even brighter in the global music market as AN ARTIST REPRESENTING NOT ONLY OUR COMPANY BUT ALSO K-POP.
We send our unwavering support and faith in their actions.”#BLACKPINK #블랙핑크 @ygofficialblink @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/5eTemn43TF
— BLΛCKPIИK GLOBAL FANBASE (@BLACKPINKGLOBAL) December 6, 2023
We are thrilled to witness what the girl group has in store for us. We can’t wait for their comeback and world tour!