YG encountered turmoil when announcing BLACKPINK's new tour, what's going on?

As one of the top four talent management companies in Korea, YG Entertainment has built a solid reputation in the music industry, with many big names in Kpop such as: BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, 2NE1 and many more.

Among them, BLACKPINK is not only a top girl group but also a major money-making machine for the company over the years. Recently, YG Entertainment has seen a significant jump in stock value following the announcement of BLACKPINK's upcoming world tour. According to a report by Billboard on February 21, the company's stock surged by an impressive 12.0% immediately after the news was announced on February 19.

This event demonstrates the huge impact BLACKPINK has on YG's market value, as the announcement of the tour alone brought in an estimated profit of 57,553.84 KRW (equivalent to 40.30 USD) per share. This sets high expectations for the amount of revenue the company can achieve when the concert series officially takes place.

BLACKPINK's tour will kick off in July 2025 and span 10 major cities, including Seoul, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Paris, London, Milan, Barcelona, and Tokyo. This will also be BLACKPINK's first comeback as a group after a two-year hiatus since their explosive performance at Coachella 2023.

The BORN PINK era in 2022 marks the group's most recent comeback, before four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa took a break from group activities to focus on developing their solo careers. With all four members having completed their first solo album in March 2025, BLACKPINK's comeback this time promises to be something special.

Anticipation for the upcoming tour is heightened by the huge success of the BORN PINK World Tour, which broke records and grossed hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide. Fans are eagerly awaiting what the group will bring to the table this time around. However, many fans have expressed disappointment that the tour dates were announced without any information about a new album. Many had hoped that the group’s reunion would be accompanied by new music, rather than just performances.

In addition, some speculation has emerged about YG Entertainment's strategic move to open early ticket sales for this tour. Some financial experts believe that this could be an attempt to make up for the company's recent financial losses. This rumor stems from YG's recent announcement that it will terminate the contracts of all its actors and focus entirely on music. This has led many to question whether BLACKPINK is shouldering the responsibility of maintaining YG's profits.

However, there is no denying that BLACKPINK is still one of the most influential groups today. With their global influence and huge fan base, the upcoming tour promises to further solidify their position in the Kpop music scene as well as help YG Entertainment maintain a strong position in the entertainment industry.

Although the reunion date is near, scandals continue to surround the youngest member of Black Pink. Allkpop reported that Lisa (BLACKPINK) was suddenly ridiculed by a reporter from Auto Tribune for her lavish and luxurious lifestyle after becoming famous globally. In the article, the Korean reporter pointed out the 180-degree change of the youngest member of Black Pink at the present time and in the early years of her career.

According to Auto Tribune's reporter, Lisa often shows off her luxurious life on social media after becoming famous: "Recently, Lisa showed off her newly purchased Ferrari on her personal page. Lisa shows off her luxurious lifestyle not only through pictures of the 2 Ferraris but also a series of other supercars such as Rolls-Royce and G-Wagen. She also uses a private jet and reveals pictures of her house."

On forums, fans spoke up to defend Lisa. According to these viewers, the female singer earns money honestly and can use the money she earns as she wishes. In addition, Lisa's fans also criticized the reporter from Auto Tribune for writing a biased article, which is said to come from hatred.

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