It’s official! BLACKPINK is making their long-awaited full-group comeback—and the excitement is real!

On February 6, YG Entertainment dropped a huge teaser titled BLACKPINK 2025 WORLD TOUR TEASER on their official blog, confirming the start of their comeback journey. This marks the beginning of their highly anticipated 2025 World Tour, and fans worldwide are already buzzing with excitement.

The teaser video shows all four members of BLACKPINK in front of a sea of pink light sticks, giving off that iconic energy that fans know and love. The video’s powerful visuals remind everyone of BLACKPINK’s legendary status and their ability to pack out massive arenas. The words "2025 WORLD TOUR" have fans eagerly awaiting the official details of their upcoming projects.

Though the exact schedule and scale of the tour are still under wraps, anticipation is already through the roof. Earlier, YG’s Yang Hyun Suk hinted at the full comeback, teasing that major plans, including the world tour, are progressing smoothly.

BLACKPINK's last BORN PINK tour, which ran from October 2022 for about a year, was a record-breaking sensation. The tour attracted nearly 1.8 million fans across 34 cities and 66 concerts, cementing BLACKPINK’s place as a global top artist. Now, fans are eager to see what new milestones the group will hit this time around.

YG Entertainment shared, "We’ve established an internal project team to support BLACKPINK’s group activities this year, and the comeback preparations are going full speed ahead. This year will be filled with grand projects that reflect BLACKPINK's global stature, so we ask for your continued excitement and support."

Get ready, Blink—2025 is going to be HUGE for BLACKPINK!

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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