BLACKPINK reappears in January 2026, YG confirms that the album is about to be completed

After a three-year absence, BLACKPINK will return in January 2026 with a new album. YG confirmed that the product is completing the final steps, promising to mark a turning point in the group's journey of nearly a decade of operation.

On November 6, YG Entertainment officially confirmed that BLACKPINK will make a comeback in January 2026. A company representative said: "The album is in the final stages of musical completion. We will share the good news through the official promotion schedule as soon as the preparations are completed."

This information quickly spread on social media platforms, making the global fan community excited. This is BLACKPINK's first album in three years since "Born Pink" (2022), marking the group's return after a long period of individual activities.

Before YG confirmed, many industry sources revealed that BLACKPINK began filming the MV for the title track on October 20. Some leaked behind-the-scenes images show the group preparing for a large-scale comeback, with the visual style said to be a "complete makeover".

Although there is no official information about the album name or the title track, experts predict that BLACKPINK will pursue a more mature concept, different from previous products. The postponement of the release schedule from December 2025 to January 2026 is said to ensure the quality of music and the global promotion strategy.

From the end of 2022 until now, BLACKPINK members have focused on personal activities. Jennie launched her own fashion brand and participated in international dramas. Lisa appeared at many major fashion events, and signed a contract with a new management company. Rosé and Jisoo also have their own projects in the field of music and film.

The group's return to a full lineup is considered a positive signal, affirming that BLACKPINK still maintains group activities after the end of their individual contract with YG. This is also the first time the group has released a new product since re-signing the group operating contract at the end of 2023.

BLACKPINK is currently one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world. With more than 90 million subscribers on YouTube and a series of records in album sales and MV views, the group is expected to continue to create a new craze in this comeback.

Experts believe that the January 2026 album will not only be a music product, but also a strategic transformation of YG in reshaping BLACKPINK's image after nearly a decade of operation. The large-scale investment, combined with the long wait, makes the group's comeback considered one of the most notable music events in early 2026.

The K-pop market is currently witnessing the explosion of many new generation girl groups such as NewJeans, IVE, LE SSERAFIM... BLACKPINK's return at the beginning of 2026 is considered a strategy to reaffirm its position as a leading girl group, while creating a clear distance from rising young competitors.

Experts believe that YG will not only focus on the Korean market, but also promote a global promotion campaign, especially in the US, Europe and Southeast Asia – regions with a large number of Blink fans.

On Twitter, Instagram and international fan forums, a series of hashtags such as #BLACKPINKisComing, #BP2026 and #OT4isBack climbed the top trending just a few hours after the announcement from YG. Many fans shared their feelings of "bursting" after three years of waiting, and at the same time expecting the new album to have more mature and deep musical colors.

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