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In a recent live broadcast, BLACKPINK‘s Kim Ji-soo aka Jisoo set online communities buzzing when she expressed her desire to appear at award shows, reigniting fans’ anticipation. This comes after her triumphant sweep at the 2023 MAMA, where she won Best Female Artist, Best Music Video, and Best Dance Performance Female Solo — earning her the coveted “triple crown.” Despite the wins, Jisoo lamented her absence at the 2023 MAMA ceremony and not being able to deliver a separate acceptance speech video.
During the livestream, she candidly expressed, “I told the members to go on an award show tour, whether alone or together (BLACKPINK).” This gave fans hope for the group’s return to the award show stage. Jisoo assured them, saying, “We will come back with a good song and meet you at the award ceremonies,” promising not to keep them waiting for long.
BLACKPINK’s global success has made domestic appearances and year-end music awards a rare sight for fans. Jisoo’s mention of an award show tour is seen as a positive sign amidst the uncertainty surrounding the group’s contract renewal.
YG Entertainment continues to maintain its position of being “in discussion” about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal, leaving fans waiting for updates. The spotlight recently shifted with the debut of their latest venture, BABYMONSTER, on November 27th, with reports suggesting a shift in financial dynamics and projections.
Analyst Lee Hwan-wook highlighted a predicted decrease in YG’s expected sales and operating profit for the coming year. Excluding BLACKPINK, he predicted a downturn compared to the previous year. However, he suggested that the sales of BABYMONSTER could offset BLACKPINK’s hiatus.
Looking ahead, Lee forecasted YG’s performance growth in the streaming sector in 2024, expecting either a slight increase or stability compared to the previous year. But he anticipated a significant decrease in revenue due to a lower annual total number of recruits.
As fans eagerly await BLACKPINK’s return to the award show circuit, the future of YG Entertainment unfolds against the backdrop of BABYMONSTER’s debut and shifting financial projections. The only certainty is that the K-pop landscape continues to evolve, leaving fans and industry watchers intrigued about what lies ahead.
During the livestream, she candidly expressed, “I told the members to go on an award show tour, whether alone or together (BLACKPINK).” This gave fans hope for the group’s return to the award show stage. Jisoo assured them, saying, “We will come back with a good song and meet you at the award ceremonies,” promising not to keep them waiting for long.
BLACKPINK’s global success has made domestic appearances and year-end music awards a rare sight for fans. Jisoo’s mention of an award show tour is seen as a positive sign amidst the uncertainty surrounding the group’s contract renewal.
YG Entertainment continues to maintain its position of being “in discussion” about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal, leaving fans waiting for updates. The spotlight recently shifted with the debut of their latest venture, BABYMONSTER, on November 27th, with reports suggesting a shift in financial dynamics and projections.
Analyst Lee Hwan-wook highlighted a predicted decrease in YG’s expected sales and operating profit for the coming year. Excluding BLACKPINK, he predicted a downturn compared to the previous year. However, he suggested that the sales of BABYMONSTER could offset BLACKPINK’s hiatus.
Looking ahead, Lee forecasted YG’s performance growth in the streaming sector in 2024, expecting either a slight increase or stability compared to the previous year. But he anticipated a significant decrease in revenue due to a lower annual total number of recruits.
As fans eagerly await BLACKPINK’s return to the award show circuit, the future of YG Entertainment unfolds against the backdrop of BABYMONSTER’s debut and shifting financial projections. The only certainty is that the K-pop landscape continues to evolve, leaving fans and industry watchers intrigued about what lies ahead.
