• Rumors Have Been Circulating That BLACKPINK’s Lisa And YG Entertainment Disagree On Contract Renewal Terms

    She is the most likely YG Entertainment artist to leave.


    Lisa of BLACKPINK and YG Entertainment are said to have very different ideas about how to continue their contract.

    A report from Munhwa Ilbo says that Lisa and YG Entertainment are talking about renewing their contracts.

    Lisa's deal with YG Entertainment runs out in August 2023. But no deal has been made yet because the two sides have very different needs and wants.

    Chinese sources also suggested to Munhwa Ilbo that Lisa's contract with YG Entertainment might not be renewed.

    "We've been talking to Lisa and YG Entertainment to see if she can be on our show, but they've told us it's hard to talk about schedules after August because contract renewals are uncertain." — Source from China for Munhwa Ilbo

    When Munhwa Ilbo asked YG Entertainment to speak on what the Chinese source said, the company did. Even though they didn't give a clear report on Lisa's contract renewal, they did say that the Chinese show's request had nothing to do with the renewal.

    "It has nothing to do with her contract; it has to do with [BLACKPINK's] tour and her own plans."YG Entertainment

    YG Entertainment also gave Xportnews a simple comment about the renewal of BLACKPINK's contracts.

    "We are in talks [with all members] about renewing contracts."YG Entertainment

    Munhwa Ilbo has also said that YG Entertainment's talks with Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé to renew their contracts are going well, with sources saying that both the members and YG Entertainment have given in on some points in order to reach an agreement.

    After YG Entertainment announces the state of each member's contract with the company, the direction of BLACKPINK's future plans should be clear.

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  • Hwanhee’s Agency Hits Back Against Shocking Claims of Favoritism on ‘King of Singers Season 2’—Vows to Defend His Reputation

    Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

    On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

    They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

    Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

    BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

    The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

    They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

    This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

    In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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