BLACKPINK Return: Group Officially Announces New Album and Release Date
The group BLACKPINK has officially confirmed their return with a new music release. As announced by YG Entertainment, the group’s new mini-album titled DEADLINE will be released on February 27, 2026. This will mark BLACKPINK’s first group release in several years and is already considered one of the most anticipated K-pop events of 2026.
The new project continues the group’s story following the release of Born Pink in 2022 and signals the members’ return to active group activities. During the intervening years, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa focused on their solo careers, releasing individual projects and participating in major international ventures, which only increased public interest in their next collective release.
The mini-album is titled DEADLINE, the same name as BLACKPINK’s ongoing world tour, which began in 2025. According to official information, the album will be released on February 27 at 1:00 p.m. Korean Standard Time. While the full tracklist has not yet been revealed, the previously released single “Jump”, which marked the group’s first new group song in a long period, is considered a key release leading up to the album. The track achieved strong results on international charts and reinforced the group’s global presence.
BLACKPINK’s return with a new album holds particular significance in the context of their career. It is their first group music project since the Born Pink era and coincides with an important milestone as the group approaches the tenth anniversary of their debut. Even during their creative hiatus, BLACKPINK remained one of the most influential girl groups in the world, and their comeback is already generating record-breaking attention from fans and the music industry alike.
The new mini-album DEADLINE will serve as a logical culmination of the group’s large-scale world tour and, according to industry experts, may help shape the direction of the K-pop scene in 2026. YG Entertainment is expected to gradually unveil the album’s concept, visuals, and additional details in the coming weeks, further fueling anticipation surrounding the group’s return.
BLACKPINK debuted in 2016 and quickly became a global music phenomenon. Their albums, music videos, and tours consistently set records, and every new release attracts intense attention from media and fans worldwide. The release of DEADLINE is already being described as one of the most significant music events of the coming year.
