A lot of Blinks seem to agree that the possibility of BLACKPINK not coming back as a group this year is ridiculous. The pinks assert that they prioritize their solo work rather than the group, despite having already done so for the past two years. Despite being in their 7th year, they have only produced a mere 33 songs. They further argue that they could have utilized their multiple hiatuses to work on their solo projects and have them completed by now, ready for release. Many fans feel that the contract renewal reflects how the girls perceive themselves as a group because even though they are no longer with YG, they haven’t provided anything substantial for their fans. It is disappointing for many Blinks that this will be the third consecutive year dedicated to solo work while the group is being neglected.
In my opinion, the girls are adjusting well to their new environment as individual artists. However, I understand the disappointment expressed by Blinks. It has been quite a long time since we last heard new music from them, and the promotion during that time was minimal. I don’t believe in the narrative that the company is controlling them, especially considering they had contract negotiations. It’s already the fourth month of the year, and we still haven’t received any new music from them, except for one collaboration. Ultimately, our main focus is on their music, and it has been over 500 days since Blackpink’s last comeback. It’s not just about comebacks, but also about seeing all four girls together in group content. It’s been a while since we’ve witnessed that, despite their world tour.
Many Blinks are aware that being a fan of Blackpink comes with a unique experience, but constantly urging them to be patient can become overwhelming. The biggest letdown is when Blinks get their hopes up, only to see things remain mostly unchanged.
I want to know your thoughts, but please keep it respectful. I don’t want to see ”they are models who don’t care about music” because that is clearly not true.
The topic of discussion is whether you agree that the girls are prioritizing their solo careers over the group’s. If you do agree, do you also support their decision?
Let’s discuss!
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I’ll post a link to the discourse so you can take a look at it as well: (the conversation is in the replies and quotes) [https://twitter.com/6inchsooyaa/status/1770492609141604471](https://twitter.com/6inchsooyaa/status/1770492609141604471)
what was the point of renewing if they’re just gonna waste our time doing solo sht like they were before
— E ☆ (@6inchsooyaa) March 20, 2024
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I don’t like how they used ”Solo shit”. I understand being frustrated but that was too much. But the point of my post is just the general discourse, the example i showed is the extreme side.
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> It has been quite a long time since we last heard new music from them, and the promotion during that time was minimal
what are you talking about minimal promotion? The Born Pink promotions lasted over a year, they have been touring around the world to promote that album. BP is not into promoting the same ways as other kpop groups with appearances on variety shows or music shows. BP promotes on a global level and appearing on a niche TV program is not going to have the same affect and ROI for their marketing efforts as a world tour. You are going to start seeing other kpop groups follow BP example of promoting on a global level, look at Twice.
I’m mixed about this because yes I’m happy they are doing solo stuff and will support them all but at the same time I’m here for BLACKPINK. And I want more BLACKPINK stuff.
It really sucks because I kinda agree they could be capitalizing on their current status and I feel like (I hope not) they are losing fans because of this.
Also to play devils advocate what if their solo stuff doesn’t pan out what happens then. It’s just interesting to think about.
>It is disappointing for many Blinks that this will be the third consecutive year dedicated to solo work while the group is being neglected.
This is just…not true? They released Born Pink in September 2022 and then did a 66-stop tour from October 2022 to September 2023. It’s only been 6 months since the tour – and subsequently the Born Pink era – ended. And it’s only been a year and a half since their last album.
It makes sense to me that they’re focusing on solo stuff rn because 1. they just spent a full year promoting their last album, and 2. because the pinks didn’t renew individually with YG, they have a lot to get sorted out/established for their solo careers and management. I get that we all want new BP music, but some people including the user in those tweets are underestimating the amount of work the girls are doing right now.
All that being said, since their contract is only 2 years I think it’s safe to assume that if they’re going to have a comeback (which I 100% believe they will), they’ll release an album in the next year. Sooner if they plan to go on tour again. So just be patient and trust that the girls know what’s best for them.
They could easily release two songs. How hard can that be, it’s someone else who writes the song and they just have to show up to record it and film the music video.
My believe is that they will do solo music first half of the year and group comeback second half. This at the same time helping Babymonster to be more visible bcs comeback in April. But without info from yg or the girls, we can only guess.
um how have they prioritized solo work the past two years? theyve been touring and released an album as a group that time, headlined festivals and made group appearances at sponsored events.
as soon as their individual contracts w YG ended they went to work with variety shows, acting gigs, music recordings and more, its only been 4 months are they supposed to release their projects all at the same time?
this isnt the third consecutive year for solo work, this is only the second… 2021 was for rosie and lisas solo, without a group comeback. the other years of their careers had group activities
i think some fans are being dramatic and over the top, we knew after a busy world tour schedule and new individual solo contracts they wouldnt release a group song this year… YG even said theyd be active again in 2025.
I want more blackpink stuff of course, I love them all, but they did just end a world tour in September that lasted over a year. I can’t even imagine how exhausting that alone would be, but they were doing it on top of additional solo engagements, and contract negotiations? And setting up their own companies? In some cases, they were jet hopping to get where they needed to be. It must have been exhausting.
Plus, I think people forget it is possible for both companies and artists to do more than one thing at a time. Mamamoo are a great example of a group where not all the artists are under the same company, they manage to release solos and doing solo engagements (such as stage work in Solars case) however they also still manage to come together to release group albums, do shows on top!
I’ll probably get downvoted for this but, in my opinion? The impatience needs to stop. It is literally only March, there’s still a whole 9 months left in this year. People are speculating. I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt, and hope that YG keeping BlackPink as a group under them will mean that written in that group contract means more BP as a group content. We just don’t know what goes into that contract, what it means, and they spent ages negotiating… I’m hoping that means that YG won’t just lock BP in a dungeon and not allow them to do group activities! They’re only just getting started, let’s give them some time and support and hopefully they will knock it out the bag 🩷
Isn’t that just 1 guy yapping on twitter? Also, fuck records. Idc how I get it, solo or as group. As long as the music is good, I’m down.
Yes, I want more Blackpink music, that’s the reason I met them. But it’s crazy people wanting another tour after less than a year of the BP tour. YG wasted the opportunity to make more music for the sake of exclusivity or whatever reason they had to be so scarce. Now free to do solo, I’m willing to wait for the projects the girls want to work. We already know Rosé and Jennie are working hard for their albums. I assume the other two girls will do the same in due time when they finish their current activities.
I know it might be frustrating but in a way this can help for the longevity of the group. Let them go solo, then come back with group music, solo again and go on.
Sorry to go long but seeing some of the replies that person has been giving, just show me that they’re not really fans of the music, they’re fans of the chart numbers, the records. The person dismissed Jennie’s latest song because “it was a flop” (sic). As I mentioned before, there’s a big possibility that were going to have at least Rosé’s and Jennie’s music sooner than later and I’m happy enough with that.
As someone who’s gone through every hiatus that BP has had, my experience is that people tend to freak out after a few months of no news for group activities so this reaction is more of a temper tantrum.
But in the spirit of discussion, I’ll go ahead and reflect on the tweets. First, I take some issues with the tweets in question since it feels likes it used some loaded words or phrases which tingles my sus meter. Just look at how the posts are written. It’s all about me, the fan, or about records and numbers, and they’re speaking for the members as if they have any insight or understanding of how the members feel. I sense more contempt than genuine concern.
I dislike how the conversation about solo work and group work suggests that one has to occur at the expense of the other. Is multi-tasking not a thing? Did they not just do a world tour? If they’re interesting in solo work for now, how does that equate to the group is no longer important. If that’s how they feel, why would they even bother renewing a group contract?
Kpop fans in general, not just blinks, have knack of not knowing what they’re talking about and as much they like to think otherwise, most of the commentary is emotionally driven. In short, this reaction to me is nothing more than a temper tantrum. In longer words, we as fans don’t have enough insight to really have any real commentary about what the members’ priorities are and tweets like that shows many people who are stressing or ranting about things outside their control.
i guess my idea of solo is vastly different from the majority because the “they’ve been soloists instead of a group most of their career” narrative confuses me.
like how have they been soloists all the while with 1/2 songs to their name? considering brand deals, fashion gigs, magazine covers, etc goes against the very definition of what a soloist is…and that stuff isn’t unique to them either so 😭
anyway i also want ot4 music but i wasn’t naive enough to think they’d get on it right after renewal/tour and the fact that some have been blinks for a while and thought they would is silly imo. (btw i’m not saying it’s impossible to do group and solo at the same time, it is and i would hope they do so in the future).
also honestly this isn’t the first time some have had thoughts like this but instead of unstanning they’ll still be here and if an announcement comes they forget about how disgruntled they were so idk what to say.
Let’s face it, they could never release another song as a group. Look at what happened to 5urprise. Individual success makes group activities take a back seat.
I think this displays what is wrong in the K-pop industry very well. If a group isn’t grinding 24/7 and releasing new music all the time they get shit for it. I’m also not convinced some of the people in those posts are full Blinks. Some of the posts just come off childish.
Something else to always remember people posting online are the minority of consumers for any product. They might be loud but they are the minority in the grand scheme. Majority of people just enjoy the product or music and aren’t online discussing and complaining.
As far as solo work. It’s very unlikely they would be working on solo stuff full time while under YG when they planned to release stuff individually on their own.
Not being committed as a group? They just finished almost two years of the last album including a year of touring. So to expect a new album to be ready this fast when they just finished is just massively foolhardy. That would be expecting them to be working on a new album while in the middle of touring for the last one.
At the end of the day the girls didn’t have to sign anything new as a group. All of them could have walked away and just be successful on their own without looking back. But they did sign a new group contract likely because of how much they enjoy doing stuff together and how much they love interacting with their fans in that environment. I wish people would just treat them as humans and let them breathe and relax a little instead of treating them like windup toys that need to constantly be on the run producing new stuff. Personally I’m happy they are all pursuing solo stuff they’ve always wanted to but were held back from doing by YG. Let’s enjoy whatever they do next. The only thing that truly matters is their own happiness and health.
>It is disappointing for many Blinks that this will be the third consecutive year dedicated to solo work while the group is being neglected.
This is 100% false… let’s start there. The album they released in Sept 2022 would disagree. Plus, a world tour with the group is… group work 😐.
>it has been over 500 days since Blackpink’s last comeback.
You just contradicted the previous statement about being the “third consecutive year”. 500 days is 1 yr 4 months (1.37 “years”). Which is why this whole sentiment is intellectually dishonest.
>It’s not just about comebacks, *but also about seeing all four girls together in group content*. It’s been a while since we’ve witnessed that, *despite their world tour*.
Another contradiction in the same sentence. What is a world tour *if not* group content?? Additionally, Coachella and Hyde Park were history making performances ergo content for the GROUP, not the individuals.
Why are you assuming they haven’t been working on a group album already? Multitasking has been something they’ve always done. I’m not sure why it’s different now, just because they’re see managing their own solo careers.
This isn’t me being mean and not directed at the OP, but this impatient entitlement to want more and more and more is coming off as obsessive/toxic stan behavior. If you’re disappointed that they are not churning out content like you want them too, then you will constantly be disappointed, and that isn’t healthy.
Long posting coming: As I blink I can definitely understand the frustration when you recognize their talents both individually and as a group and see nothing from them because you just want so badly for them to show the fire you have for them. I will say I think this discussion is largely bc of the kpop formula there are western artists like Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Billie Eillish etc who take several years between releases and people don’t nearly make the same uproar that talent is being wasted or they don’t care. I would venture to argue that it’s in those breaks and gaps that they become more mature as people and artists and create and even better sound or express themselves more fully. For example Twice is a wonderful group of talented women who do a great job but in my opinion are overworked and oversaturated. When the argument comes about making music on tour or right after tour I can only think of those ladies who I feel like have been going almost nonstop since More&More in the mid-end of the strict part of the pandemic. Again, they are talented but in my opinion their comebacks haven’t had the lasting impact of their releases in the past bc it just keeps coming like a rotating door there’s nothing to savor no storyline to really appreciate they move from one to the next ask there’s nothing to miss.
I think with the Pinks if you look back there release weren’t in their control for a long time. Jennie recorded You & Me how long ago before we basically had to make it go viral ourselves for her to beg YG to think it was worth releasing. Ready for Love was recorded when they made the Netflix documentary and we didn’t get it until the last album. I think right now they’re trying to even figure out what storyline they want with their release, how long to promote, what their sound is. They’re basically fresh as individuals but seasoned in the industry so they know not to come in unprepared so I anticipated the long break and believe they’re going to each release something solo first and then give a group release.
I would love nothing more than more blackpink tracks in my life. But they’re people who have their own desires and aspirations and wishes for their careers. They don’t owe me anything, and they can and should do what makes them happy. I hope that’s more blackpink music and tours, etc. But if what they need right now is time apart to explore their own careers, I hope they do. I can only hope that whatever they do makes them as happy as their music and shows have made me for the past 6 years.
Listen, I understand wanting more music and being disappointed, but at some point, we have to accept that artists don’t own us anything. They are doing what feels right to them. “oh but they could be selling billions” “oh but they have so much “, have you considered that this is not their focus now? They have reached a point of sucess where they can afford to take risks, do experimental shit and focus on solo activities. They are doing TV, film, fashion, individual labels and solo albums. I understand it is not what many fans wanted, but it is what they want, at the present moment.There are always others artists to follow
one comment I will make is that the pinks definitely think they dedicated the past 7 years of their careers to blackpink when it’s not true at all
I’m a blink for 6 years. If they want to focus on solo things let them me, I will gladly accept and support them in everything they decide to do. Making music takes time so I don’t get why would people get so heated of them not releasing music immediately? Plus, all the members basically confirmed to work on solo music, additionally Lisa and Jisoo are involved in acting. If anything, I am excited for this new journey!
personally, I think the waiting for new music and seeing what we get in the meantime (eg, following the girls and their solo activities) is part of the experience of being a fan! It makes it exciting and would probably ensure the new music is better than tiktok content mill music.
I absolutely disagree with that take on unhinged twitter. Am I sad that there might not be a bp comeback this year? Of course! But from that to say that it’s a waste of time all this solo work? And that they’ve been solo artists this whole time? Absolutely not. They barely did any music solo, they were only doing brand promotion while touring as a group! Now is the time we are seeing what actual solo work mean, and just knowing this is what they wanted to do all this time and couldn’t, honestly makes me happy knowing that now they are in charge.
Bottom line we don’t even know if there will be a comeback. Is only march. Now more than ever YG actually has an incentive to produce something for them.
People really expected group activities so soon after the girls established their individual companies? I understand people’s frustrations, and this is coming from someone who would gladly take group content over solo content any day of the week, but you aren’t a true fan if you are bashing the girls on what they want do with their careers. This is the first time the girls are individually free to do what they want.
Side note: YG really should have released a tour DVD or live album or something to help out in this first half of 2024.
I think with BP as long as I’ve been a fan , I’ve just learnt don’t expect more than they’re prepared to give. It’s always the same argument that , they don’t make enough music they’re always busy doing their own solo activities. After years of this, I don’t get the disappointment? What are people comparing them to ? Other groups ? This isn’t unusual for them. They’re busy , they also just finished a massive tour. If people want them to release music for bragging rights then stan another group , but I’m fine with waiting. The pinks make an effort to release some content outside the group for us blinks and I think that should be appreciated.
I’m happy they seem to be able to do whatever they want at whatever pace they want. I just wish that their priority was music as a group because it simply hasn’t been for the last 8 years. (my blame is on both the members and/or YG, whoever it is that’s responsible)
A lot of people put it down to impatience or entitlement from fans that need content every 5 seconds but honestly, nah. I can go do other shit and wait. Some of my favorite artists have been MIA for years. A lot of us just feel like their potential is being wasted with how they place their priorities or how slowly they work. Groups don’t last forever, time is precious.
I agree because got other group like asepa, g_idle and twice
I’m just tired of everything tbh.
This may be the most verbose comment thread I have ever seen.
There’s a lot less incentive to be a band if solo efforts pan out. Individually, each of the girls is a money machine. Why not go all-in on that?
personally, I like to be optimistic and have faith and trust in the girls. I know they love BLACKPINK and working as BLACKPINK, so they will definitely be back (as early as Q4 of 2024 or as late as Q1 of 2025) … and obviously, they want to expand themselves as artists with acting/solo music (they 4 different people with 4 different visions). I will always support them.
fans really need to learn how to be patient, slow down, enjoy things and just wait.
To be frank, it sounds like the ramblings of an 8 year old spoiled brat to me. Let’s be real. Nothing they do will please 100% of the fandom. If they tried, they would all be in a mental asylum by now.
A lot of this discourse comes from kpop fans who live for records. They are thinking about streaming numbers, youtube views. So they are afraid that with a big hiatus, Blackpink will be surpassed by other groups.
For me, personally, I would love to have more ot4 content and blackpink music. I have a lot to say about these past 7 years.
But they just finished an enormous successful tour of one year. It’s only normal that now they want to do other stuff.
And, in the end, they really don’t own us anything.
So I’m here for the ride no matter what. And whatever comes, I hope they will be happy and that we, as fans, can find some happiness in what they do as well.
I don’t think this is really tricky.
Each member of BlackPink have their own agenda (which is probably also the most lucrative), and their career will veer toward that.
If that agenda is performing as BlackPink, it will happen.
If it isn’t, it probably won’t (or at the best it won’t be prioritized at all).
So the question to ask yourself: do you think their agendas are to continue performing as Blackpink? I don’t. I think the BP name is simply the platform to push their own brand, and ultimately disbanding should they find greater success solo.
What the actual fuck are you talking about? All you did was post screenshots from one person bitching on Twitter.
Third consecutive year dedicated only solo work? Literally what? They just finished a world tour after releasing an album.
Whatever “discourse” you’re talking about seems made up and delusional.
I think the pandemic had a lot to do with the way their group work and solo work has played out in these last few years.