Nearly three years after BLACKPINK’s last album release, member Lisa has confirmed that new music from the group is underway.
Lisa shared the news with Variety on Saturday, May 3, while promoting her collaboration with Bose on new earbuds. “Actually, we were in the studio a few days ago,” she said. “We’re all so super excited to get back together and go on tour. We really miss the Blinks. We can’t wait to see them.”
The new material would be the first release from the South Korean quartet since their 2023 single “The Girls,” which followed their second album, 2022’s “Born Pink.” That album was the group’s first to top the Billboard 200 and was accompanied by a global tour, which became the highest-grossing tour for a female group.
Since then, all BLACKPINK members have pursued solo careers, releasing albums in recent months. Rosé’s album “Rosie” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Jisoo released her “Amortage” EP in February, while Lisa’s “Alter Ago” and Jennie’s “Ruby” were released consecutively in February and March, both reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Recently, Lisa appeared as a featured artist on Maroon 5’s new single “Priceless.” The track marks Maroon 5’s first collaboration with a K-pop artist and features a guitar-driven sound reminiscent of the band’s early 2000s style, complemented by Lisa’s confident rap verse. The music video, shot on 35mm film and directed by Aerin Moreno, draws visual inspiration from the movie “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.”
BLACKPINK last performed live in September 2023 and are currently preparing for their live return. The tour will launch in South Korea in July and will continue to North America, Europe, and the U.K., with three dates in Japan scheduled for January 2026.
When asked by Variety about a potential release date for new BLACKPINK music, Lisa did not confirm whether it would coincide with their live return. “You have to be patient about it,” she said. “It’s coming soon, I promise. It’s about time.”
