Akdong Musician Leaves YG, Announces New Home “Inspiration’s Spring”…BLACKPINK Prepares for Comeback in January 2026

The sibling duo Akdong Musician revealed their new identity three months after leaving YG Entertainment, unveiling a fresh profile. On the 2nd, an official social media post from Akdong Musician featured a black-themed profile picture along with the caption, “‘Inspiration’s Spring’ is Akdong Musician’s new home.” In the photo, Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun sat on wooden chairs, conveying a calm yet distinctive atmosphere. Akdong Musician departed YG, where they had been active for 12 years, to pursue independence last November. They subsequently established their own company named “Inspiration’s Spring,” a name that also served as the title for exhibitions held by Lee Chanhyuk in 2023 and 2025. After winning SBS’s audition program “K-pop Star Season 2” in 2012, Akdong Musician joined YG and made their official Debut in 2014. Since then, every song they released—such as “How Could I Not Love Even Goodbyes? I’m Loving You,” “Love Lee,” “Give Love,” and “200%”—became a mega hit. Meanwhile, YG is also preparing for BLACKPINK’s full-group Comeback. On the 6th, YG Entertainment stated that BLACKPINK is set to return in January 2026, adding that the album is in the final stages of development to ensure musical excellence, and promised to share good news through official promotions once preparations are complete. BLACKPINK’s last full-group album was their second studio album “BORN PINK,” released in September 2022, meaning their comeback next year would mark approximately three years since their last release. Currently, BLACKPINK is on their world tour “DEADLINE.” After completing stadium tours in North America and Europe starting in Goyang last July, they began their Asian tour in Taiwan on the 18th of last month. Although members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are under separate agencies rather than YG, YG is responsible for managing their full-group activities.