YG Declares BLACKPINK’s December Comeback “Unconfirmed”... Project in Final Album Production Stage

YG Entertainment has issued an official statement regarding rumors of BLACKPINK’s comeback in December 2025. On October 14, the company told media outlets that there are no officially confirmed plans for a year-end comeback by the group. Earlier, on October 16, several outlets reported, citing industry sources, that the release date of BLACKPINK’s new studio album had been delayed from October or November to mid-December. YG provided further clarification on that day. A company official stated that the project is “in the final stage of album production to ensure its quality” and added that “good news will be shared soon through official promotions.” This indicates that although the release date remains undecided, the album work is nearly complete. BLACKPINK’s most recent group activity was the digital single “Jump,” released in July. It was the first song featuring all members together since their second studio album, “BORN PINK,” in September 2022. “Jump” achieved massive success by breaking K-pop girl group streaming records and heightened fans’ anticipation for a new studio album. Currently, BLACKPINK is on the “BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR “DEADLINE.” After starting tours in North America and Europe, the group is continuing with Asian shows, beginning with performances in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on October 18–19, followed by additional shows in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Fans are speculating that new music might be unveiled during these performances, but YG has not confirmed this yet. YG’s cautious approach to communication reflects the company’s consistent strategy toward BLACKPINK. Given the group’s global fanbase and dominance on international charts, the release of their next album is expected to be a major event in the music industry.