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BLACKPINK Sets January 2026 Comeback as YG Confirms Album in Final Stages

YG attributes the timing to final production work tied to the ongoing world tour.

Overview

  • A YG Entertainment representative on November 6 said the comeback is scheduled for January 2026 and the album is nearing completion, with exact dates to follow through official promotions.
  • The agency confirmed a new song’s music video has already been filmed while the team finalizes the record.
  • Earlier reporting pointed to a mid-December release, which has been postponed in favor of quality control and updated scheduling.
  • The release window is being coordinated with the Deadline World Tour, which is currently slated to conclude in January 2026.
  • The project marks BLACKPINK’s first full-group album since 2022’s Born Pink, following the July 2025 single JUMP, as the group approaches its 10th anniversary.