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YG Entertainment shares down 13% after report of Blackpink members leaving label

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Published Thu, Sep 21, 2023 · 08:03 PM
    • Blackpink members (from left: Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose) performing at the National Stadium in Singapore in May 2023.
    • Blackpink members (from left: Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and Rose) performing at the National Stadium in Singapore in May 2023. PHOTO: YG ENTERTAINMENT

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    SHARES of YG Entertainment closed down more than 13 per cent on Thursday (Sep 21) after a media report indicating that some members of South Korean K-pop girl group Blackpink are not renewing their contracts with the label.

    Some Blackpink members have decided to leave YG Entertainment, while only one member has renewed her contract with the agency, local media outlet The Daily Sports Seoul reported, citing unidentified entertainment industry sources.

    In a statement, the agency said that talks to renew the members’ contracts are still ongoing, and nothing has been confirmed.

    For months, there has been speculation that Thai-born member Lisa might break away from the group and pursue a solo career.

    The group embarked on a worldwide Born Pink World Tour in October which came to an end in South Korea this month, performing over 60 shows across the world. REUTERS

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