On the afternoon of the 17th, BLACKPINK departed for Taiwan via Gimpo Business Aviation Center for their world tour concert.

BLACKPINK is preparing for their comeback, with YG Entertainment announcing that they will start filming a new music video this week. They express gratitude to fans and assure that the album is in its final stages for musical perfection. Following their successful single 'JUMP,' which topped charts and broke streaming records, anticipation for the new album is high. BLACKPINK is currently on their world tour 'DEADLINE,' with upcoming performances in Asia, including a concert at Tokyo Dome in January 2026.

The Korean Ministry of Culture will hold the 'Popular Culture Arts Production Staff Awards' and 'Korea Popular Culture Arts Awards' on Oct 22-23, celebrating artists and production teams. The awards recognize significant contributions to K-content, with notable winners including G-DRAGON and teams from hit dramas like 'Otsukaresama'.

BLACKPINK's new album production is in its final stages, with YG Entertainment confirming that they are striving for high quality. The album, their first since 'BORN PINK' in September 2022, is now expected to be released in mid-December, following a schedule change from the original October or November target. Fans are eagerly anticipating this long-awaited comeback.

Lisa from BLACKPINK revealed her fan feelings for actor Lee Chaemin by sharing a scene from the hit drama 'The Chef of Tyrant' on her Instagram. The drama, which ended recently, featured a fantasy romance and achieved a peak rating of 17%. Fans reacted enthusiastically to Lisa's post, noting her rare openness about her admiration. Currently, Lisa is on her world tour 'DEADLINE' and is rumored to be dating Frederick Arnaud, though neither has confirmed their relationship.

Lisa from BLACKPINK is reportedly considering a role in the Netflix film 'Extraction: Taigo,' featuring Ma Dong-seok. This follows her acting debut in HBO's 'The White Lotus' Season 3. Her surprise appearance at the 30th Busan International Film Festival has generated excitement for her future acting endeavors.

Jisoo from BLACKPINK revealed her feelings about collaborating with ZAYN, expressing her hopes for their new song to touch many hearts. She shared photos on Instagram, showing their close bond and fun moments together. Jisoo thanked ZAYN for the precious time spent together and his kindness, highlighting the release of their new track 'EYES CLOSED (Feat. ZAYN)'.

Jisoo from BLACKPINK has released her new single 'EYES CLOSED' featuring ZAYN, along with a music video. This marks her first solo single in 8 months since her debut album 'AMORTAGE.' The collaboration has garnered significant attention from fans, highlighting their unique vocal styles. Jisoo continues to evolve as a solo artist while also being active with BLACKPINK's world tour.

Rosé from BLACKPINK celebrated Bruno Mars' birthday on Instagram with a heartfelt message and a photo from their collaboration on 'APT.' Recently, she also expressed gratitude for their duet winning 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 MTV VMAs. However, she faced backlash over a photo controversy involving ELLE UK, which apologized for cropping her out of a group photo.

BTS, BLACKPINK, Girls' Generation, and NewJeans made it to Rolling Stone's '250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century' list. BTS's 'Spring Day' ranked 37th, praised for its universal themes of hope and loss. BLACKPINK's 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' ranked 142nd, showcasing their individual styles. Girls' Generation's 'Gee' ranked 170th, embodying charm, while NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' ranked 206th, celebrating youth culture and love.

BLACKPINK's Jennie has unveiled 'ZEN SERIF', a new Hangul font that combines traditional aesthetics with modern design. Released on Hangul Day, this font aims to promote the beauty of Hangul worldwide. It is available for free through collaboration with Meta on Instagram's Edits app, showcasing OA Entertainment's artistic vision.