Some view the announcement as a “bait” as there are doubts surrounding the legitimacy of the news.
YG Entertainment announced 2NE1’s comeback with concerts in Seoul and Osaka – Tokyo.
Yang Hyun Suk revealed grand plans for 2025, including BLACKPINK’s world tour
Yang Hyun Suk announced BLACKPINK’s return in 2025 with a world tour, causing shock on social media.
Fans found it “unthinkable” for BLACKPINK to return so soon after their BORN PINK world tour in 2023.
YG also announced comebacks for 2NE1 and BLACKPINK, leading to excitement and trending tags on social media.
International online community and long-time fan bases of BLACKPINK were extremely excited about the news.
BLACKPINK fans are skeptical about Yang Hyun Suk’s plan for world tours in 2025.
Other groups like BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, AKMU, and 2NE1 are also set for world tours.
A new rookie group called “Next Monster” will be debuting.
Speculations that the announcement might be a tactic to boost YG’s stock prices amid bankruptcy threats.
Lisa from BLACKPINK has made a solo comeback with ROCKSTAR and plans to release an album in 2024.
All BLACKPINK members will focus on individual activities and solo albums in the latter half of this year.
YG needs to release another full album for BLACKPINK to have a world tour in 2025.
The group cannot perform the same setlist from the BORN PINK world tour for their next tour.
YG and BLACKPINK face challenges due to busy schedules in 2025.
Fans doubt YG’s promises to prioritize group activities.
BLACKPINK has released a small number of songs compared to other top K-pop girl groups.
YG has produced fewer products for BLACKPINK compared to other junior groups like TREASURE, aespa, and NewJeans.
Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have established their own companies, making it challenging to bring them together for a group project.
BLACKPINK’s fan community trusts Yang Hyun Suk’s promises for a comeback in 2025.
Fans hope for a “world-shaking” explosion when BLACKPINK returns after a year of absence and YG’s stock prices falling.