The popular third-generation K-pop girl group Blackpink and well-known member Lisa are going to make their comeback in 2026 with their much-awaited comeback album, “Deadline,” their first since “Born Pink.” The album includes their previously released single song “Jump” and four new tracks: “Go,” “Me and My,” “Champion,” and “Fxxxboy.” With the album, they also released an abstract futuristic music video for the title track, “Go.” This album mark successful comeback of the group after all the solo activities from all four members- Jennie, Rose, Jisoo, and Lisa.
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Release of Deadline and Collaboration
Ahead of the release of their album, Deadline, in February 2026, the girl group finally unveiled their special collaboration with the National Museum of Korea and Spotify, kicking off their full-album listening sessions to select fans. As part of the collaboration, involving a special listening experience where member can record their commentaries in different languages – English and Korean.
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Just after the promotional content was released, the narration tracks of Jennie, Rose, and Jisoo were immediately released, but Lisa’s commentary track was missing from the list. According to the reports, she is expected to narrate the description of Korea’s historical treasure available in two langauage English and Thai. While it has been confirmed that her commentary is going to be released in March, fans are left in wonder why all the the commertaries can’t be released at the same time. Many fans of hers feared that it was racially motivated exclusion, which sparked Lisa’s call to leave the group from the fans.
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Fans urge Lisa to leave the group
Lisa is the most popular third-generation idol. And her fans are very protective of her. Fans started to comment on social media, ” The disbandment that I really need. The way that there is no Lisa version. Street says her version will be added in March, but what the fxxx? The way they did it again to Lisa makes me hate YG and even now BP too,”
Another question is the racism around her, “A very obvious and blatant display of RACISM, and Blinks are letting it and even making excuses. WHAT’S NEW? BUT STILL DISGUSTING,” Bc it is racism….they think Thai or anything seen is less than, but they kiss up to anything American. That’s just the way it’s always been.
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Was there Discrimination Against Lisa?
For now, there is no confirmed evidence that there is discrimination against Lisa in the group or by YG Entertainment. It can be the issue of scheduling, production timing, licensing, translation delay or marketing strategy. As there is no official statement has been made by the company or the artist herself, for now, the speculation is only based on the fan communities. So, for now, the real situation, if we want to keep it in simple terms, is that the album is going to be normally released with four members, special content has been released, and Lisa’s part is delayed because of some issue, and it’s going to be released in March for now.
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Why are fans reacting so strongly?
Fans have always been so attached to BlackPink not as a group, but even with solo artists. And after BlackPink’s long break, fans are very much emotionally invested in the comeback of the group, and they are always so sensitive towards each idol. So when the content of one, or we can say, the most loved idol got delayed, it triggered fans and their existing frustration, which resulted in questioning the whole group and the company.
Curiosity about Lisa and the way she’s treated.
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Neither YG Entertainment and National Museum of Korea has issued any official statement from their side. For now, we are assuming that the group’s new album is not going to be released easily; it’s going to face major hiccups ahead of its release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly happened with Lisa’s exclusion from BLACKPINK’s latest album promotions?
Ahead of the promotions of Blackpink’s album, “DEADLINE,” the description of Korea’s historical treasure is going to be released in the voice of Blackpink members. But Lisa’s part is missing from the list due to unsaid factors, while it has been confirmed that Lisa’s commentary is going to be released in March.
Why did fans accuse YG Entertainment of discrimination?
As Lisa’s commentary is missing from the list and it’s said that it’s going to be released in March, which left fans wondering why all the the commertaries can’t be released at the same time. Many fans of hers feared that it was a racially motivated exclusion, which sparked Lisa’s fans’ call to leave the group.
Has Lisa faced similar controversies before?
Lisa is a Thai and one of the most globally recognised K-Pop idols, and she has occasionally been the centre of fan debates regarding the line distribution, screen time and even for solo opportunities. However non of these stances was officially recognised as discrimination from the company’s side.
