On May 4, STARNEWS reported that the girl group has finished recording for their new album, and they are working on scheduling their music video shoot in May. The report stated that the comeback is expected to be in early or mid-June.
In response to the report, YG Entertainment confirmed, “BLACKPINK is scheduled to make a June comeback. Once the exact date has been finalized, we will officially share the news with fans first. Thank you.”
This upcoming comeback will be BLACKPINK’s first in a year and four months since “KILL THIS LOVE” in April 2019.
Blinks everywhere are skeptical bc of all the empty promises from YG all last year but at the same time Somi’s reality show had episodes which showed Lisa in the studio frequently
And this could be opportune for YG to strike while the hype for Sour Candy is still hot. It could have also been planned for last month but got delayed due to COVID like most of the comebacks released in the past couple weeks.
Posted by: Addy! 4th May 2020, 02:37 AM
Can't wait!!!
Posted by: J00psyMethyd 4th May 2020, 05:17 AM
Gah Kill This Love was a whole year ago??? This better be worth it YG
Posted by: JulianNial 4th May 2020, 10:55 AM
I already know this is gonna be amazing. Can't wait!
Posted by: LewisGT 4th May 2020, 11:23 AM
I am now more than ready for a Blackpink comeback.
It's been an agonising (over a) year wait now!
Posted by: Jonjo 4th May 2020, 12:14 PM
CAN THEY STOP WITH THE "MINI ALBUMS"???
FULL LENGTH ALBUM PLZ!
Posted by: Commander Cody 9th May 2020, 11:15 PM
BP IG Live:
I think we can now say for certain that it’s real
Posted by: LewisGT 18th May 2020, 12:33 AM
YG just tweeted a link out about Blackpink and it apparently says an actual album is coming in September.
1st single next month and another in July/August.
Posted by: Commander Cody 18th May 2020, 01:19 AM
I’ll believe it when I see it
remember when yg promised we’d get a rose solo
Posted by: Juan Carlos 30th May 2020, 03:45 AM
Their new single is expected to be out on June 12.
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Since it was a domestic activity for about a year and two months since Kill This Love in April of last year, the news of BLACKPINK's comeback has already excited many fans. In addition, BLACKPINK, which is about to release its first regular album in September, plans to enter a large-scale project, starting with the announcement of a public song on the 12th.
Posted by: legendsglory 30th May 2020, 07:23 AM
Its a full album? Not just a mini album? Finally
Posted by: Jonjo 30th May 2020, 06:38 PM
OMG YES!
I am READY. Pleaseeee be good! I wasn't immediately take with Sour Candy, so I hope it's more instant, but we're so close!
Posted by: Commander Cody 30th May 2020, 07:47 PM
i love how everyone's rejoicing when THIS HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED BY YG AT ALL
plus doesn't the company have the yedam pre-debut solo song to worry about
Posted by: Jonjo 1st June 2020, 01:28 AM
It's now been OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED that this is in June with their full length album in Sept and Rose's debut solo single after the album. X
Posted by: Commander Cody 1st June 2020, 03:14 AM
nnnn i feel like they could be promoting the single now and I still won't believe it but everything seems to be checking out with the members' activities, Jennie sprained her ankle a couple weeks ago so it could be healed by the time teasers roll around and Youth With You just ended freeing up Lisa's time
YG also promised Lisa and Jisoo singles yeah SURE JAN like we're gonna trust YG with those announcements *press X to doubt*
Posted by: *Callum 2nd June 2020, 05:04 PM
It’s June 2nd and there’s still no teasers/posters so I really doubt that this will be released on the 12th. I’d LOVE to be proved wrong however.
Posted by: Cameron 4th June 2020, 10:16 PM
BRING IT GIRLS!
Posted by: *Callum 5th June 2020, 05:53 PM
Rumours are saying YG will release teasers on Monday...
...although rumours like this circulate every week in regards to BLACKPINK’s comeback lmao
Posted by: Juan Carlos 10th June 2020, 12:39 AM
The new single is confirmed to be out on June 26 at 6pm. KST.
They have a new reality series coming out and they filmed a sort of pre-release episode the other day with fans watching. One of the fans asked Lisa to give a preview of the concept of this comeback, so she acted like a cat?? I’m ready for the feline fantasy
I'm so excited for this! I'm so excited that we're getting a proper album too
These girls deserve absolutely everything!
Posted by: Jonjo 17th June 2020, 12:26 AM
L I S A
They all snapped but LISA! YESSSSS!!
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 19th June 2020, 03:39 PM
those YT trailer videos
Current daily avg: 23,280,663
23 million views just based on four 5 seconds trailer video...when will your faves lol.
Posted by: Sour Cody 19th June 2020, 04:41 PM
Jennie
Jisoo
Rosé
Lisa
Posted by: Sour Cody 20th June 2020, 02:32 AM
Second Teaser Posters:
Posted by: Codeiric Diary 21st June 2020, 01:13 AM
Concept Teaser:
Posted by: Codeiric Diary 24th June 2020, 01:11 AM
Teaser:
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 24th June 2020, 02:38 PM
2 more days...RIP to all of us!!!
Posted by: Cameron 24th June 2020, 03:56 PM
I am SOOOOOOOOOOO ready!
Posted by: Cameron 25th June 2020, 08:26 PM
Not long now!
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 25th June 2020, 08:35 PM
I need xanax lol
I know I am going to be slayed by this!!!
Posted by: Dan17F1 26th June 2020, 07:16 AM
This hasn’t been released yet has it? I can’t find it anywhere - anyone know what time it’s supposed to be released?
Posted by: LewisGT 26th June 2020, 07:31 AM
QUOTE(Dan17F1 @ Jun 26 2020, 08:16 AM)
This hasn’t been released yet has it? I can’t find it anywhere - anyone know what time it’s supposed to be released?
I believe at 10AM
Posted by: Dan17F1 26th June 2020, 07:32 AM
QUOTE(LewisGT @ Jun 26 2020, 08:31 AM)
I believe at 10AM
Ah ok thanks!
Posted by: LMLou 26th June 2020, 09:24 AM
I love it! Both the sound and the visuals are very typical BP kinda like a mix of Kill This Love and Boombayah I don’t think it’s as instant as Kill This Love for me but still amazing
Posted by: *Callum 26th June 2020, 09:26 AM
Obsessed already. It’s too short for my liking but wow I hope this slays so hard, they deserve a solo commercial hit in the West
Posted by: Dan17F1 26th June 2020, 09:27 AM
I really like it! Reminds me a lot of Kill This Love but I don’t think that’s a bad thing at all!
Posted by: Cameron 26th June 2020, 10:13 AM
Posted by: LewisGT 26th June 2020, 11:31 AM
Loved it on first listen. I'm going to watch the video the first thing after I've finished work. I'm so excited!!!
Posted by: RobBot 26th June 2020, 11:52 AM
It hasn’t given me the same AHHH THIS IS AMAZING vibes as I got from the first listen of Kill This Love but I get a strong sense of it being a grower and I do think it’s really good.
Posted by: Cameron 26th June 2020, 11:57 AM
I was underwhelmed at first, but have listened to it on repeat and it is now a certified BOP.
Posted by: Jonjo 26th June 2020, 12:28 PM
First and second listen: Solid, but underwhelming. Especially the transitioning from the first verse (which is GORGEOUS - reminds me of 'Forever Young' kinda) into the chorus. But then everything flows nicely in true BLACKPINK fassion. Lisa completely and utterly steals this though. The video, the song... everything! What a star!
Posted by: n'tAlice 26th June 2020, 12:33 PM
what are you all ON?! This is DEFINITION of 'BANGER'
*.*
Posted by: UltraBeKind 26th June 2020, 12:38 PM
Was also v. underwhelmed on 1st listen but already enjoying it much more on 2nd listen so I'm glad this is probs gonna be a big grower for me *.*
Posted by: Jonjo 26th June 2020, 01:52 PM
20M views in under 5 hours
WE STAN!
Posted by: LMLou 26th June 2020, 02:02 PM
Really hope they can break the YT 24 hour record. Kill This Love got 56.7m and 74.6m is the number to beat. Seems like they’ll outdo Kill This Love for sure
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 26th June 2020, 04:45 PM
#1 on itunes almost everywhere
and video already over 30 million
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 26th June 2020, 08:38 PM
I am officially sold...I think it's already my 3rd favorite song of theirs after Boombayah and Playing With Fire
and 50+million in 12 hours...I think it will go up to 80+ million by the end of the day
Posted by: Klumzee 26th June 2020, 10:49 PM
I'm preferring this to Kill This Love! I think the fact the song evolves throughout is a selling point for it and it's definitely a grower rather than instant one. Hopefully this can go top 40 and stick around a bit as they probably are the 2nd most popular K-Pop band after BTS in the UK imo!
I do think I am still scarred by James Charles parading around in his assless chaps to Kill This Love at Coachella has killed any love I had for that song.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th June 2020, 02:09 AM
QUOTE(LMLou @ Jun 26 2020, 03:02 PM)
Really hope they can break the YT 24 hour record. Kill This Love got 56.7m and 74.6m is the number to beat. Seems like they’ll outdo Kill This Love for sure
63.7m views right now so demolished KTL record.
I think it's gonna do it. There are 7 hours left... I think it'll be about 76m!
Posted by: LMLou 27th June 2020, 07:50 AM
They’ve done it! Already has 79.4m views with an hour left to go! What an achievement.
Posted by: LMLou 27th June 2020, 09:11 AM
82.4 million views at the 24 hour mark, but sometimes YT’s official numbers for first 24 hours are a bit higher or lower than expected
Posted by: Cameron 27th June 2020, 10:38 AM
Posted by: ChromAddy!ca 27th June 2020, 04:58 PM
they debuted #5 in WW spotify with 4+ million streams...I think it's a good numbers!!!
Posted by: Jonjo 28th June 2020, 02:35 AM
QUOTE(LMLou @ Jun 27 2020, 10:11 AM)
82.4 million views at the 24 hour mark, but sometimes YT’s official numbers for first 24 hours are a bit higher or lower than expected
It's official now
82.4m!
Here is the top 10:
01. BLACKPINK - How You Like That [82.4m] 26th June 2020 02. BTS feat. Halsey - Boy With Luv [74.6m] 12th April 2019 03. Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie - Me! [65.2m] 26th April 2019 04. BLACKPINK - Kill This Love [56.7m] 5th April 2019 05. Ariana Grande - thank u, next [55.4m] 30th Novermber 2018 06. BTS - On (Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima) [46.5m] 21st February 2020 07. BTS - Idol [45.9m] 24th August 2018] 08. BTS - On [43.8m] 28th February 2020] 09. Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do [43.2m] 27th August 2017 10. Twice - Fancy [42.1m] 22nd April 2019
(The video is currently at 112m views)
Posted by: Bré 28th June 2020, 11:11 AM
Not to detract from them but I don't think it necessarily is official yet (unless YouTube have confirmed it but I don't think they have yet judging by a quick Google) - there was a rule change last year in how YouTube officially judges the 24 hour views record because of another song (Badshah's 'Paagal') buying its way to the record with paid advertising views and it came to light after that that paid advertising views had been included in some of the previous record holding songs as well (including BLACKPINK's own previous record), advertising views are now subtracted from the 'official' 24 hour total. I don't know if they bought advertising views for this song as well but it is still a practice that's been going on since the rule change, for example (and sorry to taint this thread by bringing him up) 6ix9ine recently appeared to beat the record for the biggest 24 hours for a hip-hop video with 'GOOBA' but YouTube later said it didn't beat the record because several million views were excluded due to the new rules. (edit: actually that's not quite right, 'GOOBA' did narrowly beat the record even after having several million views removed, it was 'TROLLZ' that was claimed to beat the record again but YouTube then demoted it)
Either way though that is really massive for them, I know they always crush on YouTube but I don't know if I'd have predicted they'd even be in contention to beat BTS' record!
Posted by: LMLou 29th June 2020, 10:51 PM
86.3 million views officially in the first 24 hours! Beating the precious record by 12 million
Posted by: Jonjo 29th June 2020, 11:05 PM
Oh wow! I was expecting a slight decrease in the numbers I gave (thank to Bre's explanation). That's insane
What a song though!
Posted by: Bré 30th June 2020, 02:38 AM
I didn't know that it was able to actually go up from the apparent number either but there you go ~ Even more impressive from them in that case.
shame the song is not particularly interesting (I see people are mostly enjoying it or at least thinking it's a grower on here which seems pretty massively at odds with everything I've seen outside of BuzzJack where it's getting slated pretty universally oops - I don't think it's as bad as some other places are making it out to be either though, I'll just take the boring middle ground of saying it's just a pretty bog standard dated K-Pop girlgroup song, they've done better x)
Posted by: J00psyMethyd 30th June 2020, 04:01 AM
I don't love the track. It doesn't sound modern, but it also doesn't sound classic enough to be throwback. Of course, it has the budget and promo to smash regardless, as well as the fact that folk are starved of new Blackpink content.
Posted by: *Callum 30th June 2020, 09:31 AM
This is holding up beautifully. I cannot stop listening to it, it’s an absolute bop on all accounts. I think it may now be third favourite BLACKPINK title single
1. Playing With Fire 2. DDU-DU DDU-DU 3. How You Like That 4. Kill This Love 5. As If It’s Your Last 6. BOOMBAYAH 7. Whistle 8. Stay
Such a stellar catalogue of releases
Posted by: bluesunstorm 1st July 2020, 04:10 AM
I really love the song, especially the bridge.
I love their other videos better, but it's still really great too.
Posted by: *Callum 3rd July 2020, 01:49 PM
200,000,000 views already. Their power
Posted by: JulianNial 3rd July 2020, 05:05 PM
First Korean girl group to reach the top 20 in the UK!
Posted by: Dobbo 4th July 2020, 10:56 AM
I must say, after a few listens this is a BANGER *_*
Thought Kill This Love was absolutely terrible so I am super impressed they've won me round to such an extent with this release.
Posted by: Klumzee 4th July 2020, 10:59 AM
I'm really into this! They've kind of only managed decent since the likes of Whistle and Boombayah but they are right back on track with this I think the instrumental makes this one as it's interesting and leaves you wanting more by the end thanks to the change ups! Also top 20 in the UK for a K-Pop band what
but there you go ~ Even more impressive from them in that case.