K-pop girl group Blackpink. Photo from Blackpink's X accountK-pop girl group Blackpink is set to make a comeback and embark on a world tour in 2025, its management company said late Sunday.

YG Entertainment founder and executive producer Yang Hyun-suk made the announcement in a video uploaded on the label's YouTube channel.

When asked about YG's plans for next year, Yang said, "I can't say we have specific plans yet but I think a lot of artists will be active simultaneously."

"There will be a highly anticipated comeback from Blackpink and it will also be the year Blackpink starts their world tour," he said via subtitles without going into further details.

The comeback will be Blackpink's first since the release of its second studio album, "Born Pink," in September 2022.

Blackpink's initial exclusive contract with YG expired in August of last year. Since then, the four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—have renewed their contracts with the label specifically for group activities.

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Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa have each established their own management companies for their solo careers, while Rosé's individual endeavors are handled by THEBLACKLABEL.

After debuting in 2016 with the singles "Whistle" and "Boombayah," Blackpink has emerged as one of K-pop's most commercially successful female acts.

In the same video, YG also announced the reunion of 2NE1, its girl group prior to launching Blackpink, for a concert tour.

Apart from Blackpink and 2NE1, YG is home to other popular K-pop acts, including Akdong Musician, Winner, Treasure and Babymonster.

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