All eyes are on K-pop girl group BLACKPINK as rumors that they might not be renewing their contracts with YG Entertainment start to circulate.
On Wednesday, July 11, outlet Munhwa Ilbo reported that among the four BLACKPINK members, Lisa has a high chance of leaving the agency once the group’s contract ends.
BLACKPINK made their debut on August 8, 2016, and their seven-year contract is set to expire by August 2023.
According to the report, there’s ongoing discussions between Lisa and YG Entertainment regarding her contract renewal, but the two parties haven’t reached any agreement yet. They also added that according to industry representatives, the contract renewal process for the three members – Jisoo, Jennie, and Rose –have gone relatively smoother.
Munhwa Ilbo also cited an anonymous agency that allegedly claims that they’re coordinating with YG Entertainment to schedule Lisa’s appearance in a variety show. However, said agency was reportedly informed that scheduling activities for Lisa from August onwards would be challenging due to uncertainties surrounding the Thai star’s contract.
In response to the report, a source from YG Entertainment told Korean media that the issue with scheduling “has nothing to do with contract renewal.”
“[The uncertain scheduling] is due to the tour schedule as well as her individually scheduled activities,” the agency said, according to a Soompi report.
The label added that “contract renewals are currently under discussion,” but provided no further details.
BLACKPINK is currently embarking on their “BORN PINK” concert tour.
BLACKPINK is known for their songs “Pink Venom,” “Shut Down,” “As If It’s Your Last,” and “Typa Girl.” The group’s music video for “Boombayah” became their third music video to surpass 1.6 billion YouTube views, following “Ddu-du Ddu-du” and “Kill This Love.”
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