BTS and BLACKPINK... Anticipation for Their Return at an All-Time High
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From aespa, who cemented the "shimmering taste" genre, to the band wave led by DAY6, the apartment craze with Rosé's "Apartment," and the return of G-Dragon, last year saw many artists showcasing their presence.
However, while the achievements of the entire music industry were dazzling, the overall performance wasn't as spectacular.
As of mid-last month, annual album sales were recorded at approximately 92 million copies, which is a struggle compared to the record-breaking 100 million albums sold in 2023. Despite even the growth trend being steady during the COVID-19 pandemic, this decline has put the industry on edge as it enters the new year. There are hopes that the return of major artists this year will turn things around.
BTS is one of the most representative examples. After Jin and J-Hope completed their mandatory military service, all members of BTS, including RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook, and Suga, are expected to return after fulfilling their military obligations by June. With anticipation for a full-group comeback, J-Hope even announced that he would show fans a lot this year.
The good news doesn’t end there.
[Yang Hyun-suk / YG Executive Producer: The most anticipated comeback of BLACKPINK will happen, and it’s also the year their world tour will begin.]
After enjoying global success with their solo activities last year, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa, along with Jisoo, who has been active as an actress, are expected to reunite under YG's roof, creating synergies.
Additionally, the ongoing "New Jeans incident" is expected to be a major topic of discussion in the pop music industry this year.
