BLACKPINK is stepping up their global activities by adding an Asian leg to their large-scale world tour. Their agency, YG Entertainment, announced on the 27th that the girl group BLACKPINK will be holding Asian region concerts for ‘BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR ‘. This news comes at a time just before the release of their new song after approximately 2 years and 8 months, heightening fans’ anticipation even more. The Asian tour will kick off in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on October 18th, and will continue to Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong, totaling 6 cities. BLACKPINK had previously hinted at performances in global cities including Goyang in Korea, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, and with this additional schedule, they have completed a large-scale tour of 16 cities and 31 performances. YG stated, “This performance is being prepared under the concept of ‘DEADLINE’ to create a moment that cannot be brought back, aiming to showcase the pinnacle of BLACKPINK’s performance with high-quality and elaborate stage production.” It was also emphasized that the artists and production team are prioritizing the quality of the performance in their thorough preparations. In this aspect, this tour has the potential to set a new standard for K-pop performance content beyond a simple concert. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is set to make a comeback with a new song after breaking their long hiatus since the release of their 2nd full album [BORN PINK] in 2022. Although specific release dates and song compositions have not been disclosed, the news of their comeback alone has been drawing intense interest from music fans. During the previous [BORN PINK] tour, BLACKPINK set a record of approximately 1.8 million cumulatIVE audience members, achieving the first and largest-scale tour results for a K-pop girl group. With similar or even greater success expected for the ‘DEADLINE’ tour, all eyes are on whether BLACKPINK can once again make a new mark in the global history of K-pop.
