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Blackpink to come back with new EP 'Deadline' on Feb. 27

Blackpink will make its group comeback on Feb. 27 with a new EP titled "Deadline," YG Entertainment announced Thursday.

2026-01-15

BTS, Big Bang, Blackpink: What we know about K-pop in 2026

The new year has dawned, and 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for K-pop. From long-awaited comebacks and major anniversaries to anticipated announcements, the year ahead is poised to kick off with a bang.

2026-01-05

Blackpink's Rosé tops 'The Most Beautiful Faces of 2025' list

Rosé of girl group Blackpink topped the ranking of "The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025," compiled by film critic magazine TC Candler.

2025-12-30

Blackpink to release limited-edition gaming gear in collab with tech company Razer

Girl group Blackpink and U.S.-Singaporean tech company Razer are teaming up to release a limited-edition gaming gear collection.

2025-12-22

Raise your own Blackpink members with new Tamagotchi toy to be released on Dec. 23

A new Tamagotchi collaboration product allows fans to raise their own cute little Blackpink members. The girl group and the toy brand announced their partnership on Thursday with news of a small digital toy debuting on Dec. 23.

2025-12-18

Stray Kids, Rosé and 'KPop Demon Hunters' nab spots on Billboard year-end charts

A wide array of K-pop songs and albums appeared on Billboard’s year-end charts, including Stray Kids, Blackpink’s Rosé and the soundtrack for Netflix's “KPop Demon Hunters.”

2025-12-11

Blackink Rosé's 'APT.' and 'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack dominate Billboard's year-end charts

Songs from Blackpink's Rosé and the hit Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” have dominated the U.S. Billboard's various year-end charts, underscoring K-pop's global appeal.

2025-12-10

Solo albums by Jennie and Chaeyoung land on Rolling Stone's top 100 for 2025

K-pop girl group power has proved strong, as singers Jennie of girl group Blackpink and Chaeyoung from Twice landed on Rolling Stones' The 100 Best Albums of 2025 list with their recent solo works.

2025-12-04

Rosé's 'APT.' tops Apple Music's 2025 year-end charts

Rosé of girl group Blackpink has swept Apple Music's 2025 year-end rankings with "APT.," her collaborative hit single with Bruno Mars, the platform said Wednesday, underscoring her global popularity.

2025-12-03

Climate activists, lawmakers discuss how to 'turn K-pop concerts into low-carbon events'

Live performances are the lifeblood of the K-pop industry. But as both stages and the number of people in the crowds grow larger, so does the elephant in the room: the carbon emissions and waste generated by large-scale concerts.

2025-12-02