Credit: YG Entertainment
BLACKPINK is officially making their long-awaited return.
YG Entertainment announced on January 15th that the group will release their third mini album, DEADLINE , on February 27th. The news was shared via a comeback teaser video posted to the label’s official blog.
The release marks BLACKPINK’s first album-length project in three years and five months, following their 2022 sophomore full-length album BORN PINK. While the group dropped the digital single JUMP last July, the members have largely focused on individual activities, showcasing four distinct solo identities during the group’s hiatus.
YG explained that the album title DEADLINE shares its name with BLACKPINK’s record-setting world tour, which kicked off last July at Goyang Sports Complex and traveled across the globe. According to the label, the comeback is meant to serve as a finale to a journey defined by emotional connection with fans worldwide.
#BLACKPINK 3rd MINI ALBUM [DEADLINE] 2026. 02. 27. 12AM(EST) / 1PM(KST) ▶️ https://t.co/vhuOlCTXpt #블랙핑크 #3rdMINIALBUM #DEADLINE #YG pic.twitter.com/sszyIQvy1N — BLACKPINKOFFICIAL (@BLACKPINK) January 14, 2026
