Specifically, according to Korean media, the group Blackpink will officially reunite on May 9. Currently, 4 Blackpink members are filming the MV for the title track.
The source also added that Blackpink will return with a new album featuring all 4 members and start practicing for a world tour in July.
This information quickly received a lot of attention from the Blackpink fan community because it had been too long since all 4 members stood on the same stage. Currently, YG Entertainment and the 4 members have not officially spoken about this comeback rumor. However, fans have realized that Blackpink's personal Instagram page has removed the link to the MV "Shut Down" from the trailer and said this is a sign that the group is about to return.
"Shut Down" was released in 2022 and is Blackpink's last MV in more than 2 years. At the end of 2023, all 4 Blackpink members terminated their individual contracts with YG Entertainment and only extended their group contracts. Since leaving YG, all 4 members have been active as solo artists and have rarely met.
In interviews, Jennie revealed that the members agreed that they would have time to do what they wanted and then get back together. Although they did not meet in person, the 4 still often texted, chatted and supported each other every time they released a new product.
Previously, a behind-the-scenes video of Jisoo's performance of "Earthquake" was posted, raising suspicions that the Blackpink members still have no plans to reunite. In the video, Rose and Jisoo hugged each other because they last met at Christmas last year. Rose also revealed that she had not danced for a long time when Jisoo taught her some "Earthquake" moves.
