Search for BLACKPINK today and you’ll still find beginner’s guides written as if it’s 2019. The short answer: BLACKPINK is unmistakably still a group in 2026. What’s changed is how they operate. Group activities happen together, while individual promotions run through separate agencies — an unusual setup that trips up a lot of new fans. Here’s what you actually need to know, in the order most people get confused.
Who Are the Members?
BLACKPINK debuted on August 8, 2016, under YG Entertainment as a four-member girl group: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. Jisoo is the only member from Korea and serves as a lead vocalist. Jennie is the main rapper and a lead vocalist, also known as a fashion icon in her own right. Rosé, born and raised in Australia, is the main vocalist. Lisa, from Thailand, is the group’s youngest member and main dancer.
Why Does Everyone Say They’re at Different Agencies?
This is where most new fans get confused. In December 2023, all four members re-signed with YG Entertainment — but only for group activities. For individual work (solo music, endorsements, acting, and so on), each member is free to sign with a separate agency of her choice. In other words, BLACKPINK the group is still under YG, while Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa each run their solo careers through different companies — a dual structure. It’s a genuinely different setup from how K-pop groups have traditionally operated, so it’s completely reasonable to wonder whether this even counts as being “together.”
They’re Back Together in 2026
2026 is the clearest proof that this dual structure actually works. On February 27, 2026, the group released their first full comeback in over three years: the mini-album “DEADLINE.” The title track “GO,” co-written by the members with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, broke first-day sales records and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200.
That was followed by the “Deadline World Tour,” a seven-month, three-continent run of 81 shows that drew more than 2 million attendees, wrapping up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium on January 26, 2026. Along the way, BLACKPINK became the first girl group to sell out two consecutive nights at LA’s SoFi Stadium, cementing their status as the highest-grossing touring act among female K-pop groups. And on August 8, 2026, all four members reunited once again to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary with fans.
What Each Member Is Doing Individually Right Now
Between group activities, each member has been building a serious solo career.
- Jennie was confirmed as a headliner at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026, becoming one of the first female K-pop solo artists to receive top billing at a major U.S. festival. Industry observers describe her as transitioning “from idol to global pop force.”
- Jisoo wrapped a solo tour across Asia and released the single “Earthquake,” along with a collaboration with ZAYN, “Eyes Closed.”
- Rosé and Lisa have also continued releasing music and pursuing fashion and brand work through their respective agencies.
So, Is BLACKPINK Disbanding?
Short answer: there’s no official disbandment announcement as of 2026. In fact, recent moves point the opposite direction — the group contract renewal, a new full-group album, a massive world tour, and the 10th-anniversary reunion all signal continuation, not an ending. That said, new fans should know not to expect the frequent comeback cycles of the past; the members may spend months at a time focused on individual projects between group activities.
Quick Recap
- BLACKPINK = debuted 2016, members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa, under YG Entertainment
- December 2023: re-signed with YG for group activities only; solo work runs through separate agencies
- February 2026: full-group comeback “DEADLINE,” lead single “GO” hit No. 1 on Billboard Global 200
- “Deadline World Tour”: 81 shows, 2M+ attendees, wrapped January 2026
- Disbandment rumors are unfounded — contract renewal, comeback, and 10th-anniversary reunion say otherwise
If you’re just getting into BLACKPINK, start with the group era via “DEADLINE,” then move into each member’s solo work from there — it’ll make a lot more sense once you understand why the group runs this way now.
