- By Srishti Pandey
- Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BLACKPINK will reportedly not engage in any group activities in 2024, leaving fans eagerly awaiting their return as a full group. According to a report from Tenasia, the four members—Lisa, Jennie, Rosé and Jisoo—will be dedicating the year to their projects instead.
Lisa is set to release her new single ROCKSTAR on June 28. She recently collaborated with RCA Records, giving the label full ownership of her recordings. Lisa has also been active on TikTok, where she teased her new song. Additionally, she has established her solo label, LlOUD, to keep fans updated on her projects. Lisa will also make her acting debut in the third season of the popular American show The White Lotus, recently filming in Thailand.
Jisoo has formed her solo label, BLISOO, to manage her activities. She will star in the movie Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, based on a webtoon. Jisoo will also appear in the Kdrama Influenza alongside Start-Up actor Park Jung-Min, which is based on a novel about a zombie apocalypse.
Jennie has launched her solo label, ODD ATELIER, to oversee her projects. She recently joined TikTok, quickly gaining over 100,000 followers. Jennie is expected to release a new solo song soon, furthering her career.
BLACKPINK is reportedly planning on a special event related to their 8th anniversary. pic.twitter.com/8XiRqkf7gz
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) June 19, 2024
🚨104 days ago, YG announced BLACKPINK’s contract renewal for group activities, yet there are still no signs of a comeback. pic.twitter.com/vBuxRey9zG
— 𖤐 (@GhoulPinks) March 19, 2024
Rosé has also signed with THE BLACK LABEL, an associate of YG Entertainment, to manage her solo endeavours. Rosé is also expected to release new music soon, with hints about her upcoming album already stirring excitement.
BLACKPINK's fans, known as BLINKs, have expressed their sadness over the lack of group activities since their last comeback in 2022. Despite the anticipation for individual releases, many fans are eager for a full group comeback. The wait for BLACKPINK’s return has been long, and the news of another year without group activities has only heightened their longing.
Despite the focus on solo projects, Tenasia reports that BLACKPINK is preparing a special event for their eight-year anniversary on August 8. While details remain unknown, this gives fans a glimmer of hope that the group will come together to celebrate this milestone.