BLACKPINK to release first full-length album on Oct. 2

By Dong Sun-hwa

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is slated to release its first full-length album on Oct. 2, according to the band's agency YG Entertainment, Tuesday. It is the four-piece act's first studio album since its debut in 2016.

YG took to its official blog to unveil a teaser poster for the album. It features a pink crown against a black backdrop and text that reads, “THE ALBUM.” Further details are unknown.

“In 2020, BLACKPINK will target the global market with systematic and thorough planning and practicing,” the agency said in a statement.

It added that the quartet's collaboration with American music corporation Universal Music Group ― which represents pop stars like Taylor Swift ― had been going smoothly, but did not elaborate.

BLACKPINK, comprising Jennie, Lisa, Rose and Jisoo, rose to stardom with a string of hits including "Whistle" (2016). “How You Like That,” a pre-release from the upcoming full-length album, clocked up more than 100 million views on YouTube within 32 hours of its release ― the fastest a YouTube video has reached the milestone.

The K-pop singers' second pre-release will be out in August. YG has not disclosed details of any collaboration.