2023-12-29 13:48:54
BLACKPINK debuted as a group in August 2016. Photo: LR/YG composition
It’s official. The four members of BLACKPINK have left YG Entertainment, an agency that saw them debut as a K-pop group in 2016 and become the biggest female idols worldwide. On December 29 (KST), through a statement, the company founded by Yang Hyun Suk confirmed that they reached an agreement with the superstars not to renew their individual contracts.
Previously, Korean media reported that Jennie had established a personal agency to manage her solo career. The actress also confirmed this information shortly following, while YG had opted for silence.
When did BLACKPINK’s contract end?
As is currently the case in the industry k-popJennie, Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo completed their contract with YG Entertainment when BLACKPINK celebrated seven years since their debut in August 2023.
However, the permanence or departure of the members of the agency was not defined for that date. Meanwhile, reports appeared related to individual and group contracts, to which the company responded by stating that they were still in negotiations.
Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rosé, and BLACKPINK. Photo: YG
What will happen to BLACKPINK following the departure of the YG idols?
Fortunately, for BLACKPINK fans, the individual’s new beginning Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie and Rosé It does not mean the end of the girl band, since there was a contract renewal with YG Entertainment regarding the representation of the K-pop group. This news became official at the beginning of December.
Likewise, although the superstars will no longer be part of their parent agency, there is a commitment on their part to encourage them as a group and as soloists, according to the statement released on December 29.
BLACKPINK debuted as a group in August 2016. Photo: LR/YG composition
“YG Entertainment promises to support BLACKPINK’s group activities with all available resources, while encouraging members’ individual activities with a warm heart,” the final part of the statement reads.
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