On December 6, YG Entertainment finally delivered the news on BLACKPINK’s group contract renewal status.

After a long-awaited moment, YG Entertainment confirmed that all BLACKPINK members have agreed to renew their group contracts with the label. YG Entertainment stated, “We have successfully reached an agreement within our board of directors regarding the signing of exclusive group contracts for all four members of BLACKPINK, our esteemed artists.”

Shortly after the news broke, member Jisoo took to social media with a post that brought fans to tears.

On December 6, Jisoo shared a nostalgic photo on her Instagram story, tagging BLACKPINK’s official account.

Jisoo shared a photo featuring all four BLACKPINK members joyfully jumping mid-air, a significant snapshot as it was the very first picture taken after they were confirmed as the group’s final lineup.

This iconic photo, familiar to fans from its prominent display in the recording studio, has been previously highlighted by the members themselves as marking their inaugural photo session as BLACKPINK.Amidst uncertainty regarding their individual contracts, the latest announcement from their label has infused fans with renewed excitement. This news assures fans that they will continue to see BLACKPINK promoting together as a unified group under the same label, a reassuring and thrilling prospect for their global fanbase.

K-netizens and fans commented, “BLACKPINK forever,” “This is so touching,” “That photo is hung up on Teddy’s studio,” “I love you BLACKPINK,” “I’m tearing up,” “I love BLACKPINK so much, let’s be forever,” “Jisoo has been dropping hints about the contract renewal so that fans won’t be so anxious,” “They’re princesses,” “I’m so happy in so many ways,” and “There is no other group that can follow behind them.”