Blackpink Releases Third Mini Album Deadline

Blackpink, the globally renowned K-pop quartet consisting of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, released their third mini album, Deadline, on February 27, 2026, marking their first full-group project in more than three years. The five-track EP, which shares its name with the group's recent world tour, arrives amid heightened anticipation following the members' successful solo endeavors and a landmark stadium tour.

The album opens with the pre-released single "Jump," a collaboration featuring producers Diplo, 24, Boaz van de Beatz, Zecca, and Ape Drums, alongside songwriters including TEDDY and Zikai. Released in July 2025, "Jump" peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, achieved the group's longest chart run on the Pop Airplay chart, and became the top-streamed K-pop group song of the year on platforms like Apple Music and Amazon Music. The lead track, "Go," accompanies a newly unveiled music video showcasing a science-fiction-inspired concept with visuals of stormy seas, lava fields, and outer space. Co-written by all four members along with Coldplay's Chris Martin, Danny Chung, and others, and produced by Cirkut and TEDDY, the song blends percolating synths, electronica, and a...