Deadline (EP)

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Deadline
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Digital cover
EP by
Blackpink
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2026 (2026-02-27)
Recorded2025–2026
Studio The Black Label (Seoul)
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label YG
Producer
Blackpink chronology
Born Pink
(2022)		Deadline
(2026)
Singles from Deadline
  1. "Jump"
    Released: July 11, 2025

Deadline is the upcoming third Korean extended play (fourth overall) by South Korean girl group Blackpink. It is set to be released on February 27, 2026, by YG Entertainment. Consisting of five tracks, the EP marks the group's first project since their second studio album, Born Pink , in 2022, and their first to be distributed by the Orchard instead of Interscope Records.

Contents

Deadline was preceded by the lead single, "Jump", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Global 200 and topped the national charts in several countries. It also peaked at number two on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Ahead of the EP's release, Blackpink embarked on the Deadline World Tour in July 2025, their first all-stadium tour.

Background

In December 2023, YG Entertainment announced that Blackpink renewed their contracts for group activities and promised a new album and world tour to come. [1] Yang Hyun-suk confirmed a 2025 comeback and world tour from the group in a July 2024 video detailing the label's upcoming plans. [2] In May 2025, Lisa shared in an interview with Variety that they "were in the studio a few days ago" and that a new album was in development. [3]

In August 2025, South Korean news outlet My Daily Korea reported that Blackpink was preparing an EP for release in November and had already completed a photoshoot for the album's jacket cover, to which YG Entertainment responded, saying they will announce it later through official promotions. [4] In a YG Announcement video posted on YouTube on August 17, Yang Hyun-suk revealed that the group was currently in the process of working on a new EP with the hopes of releasing the project in November "at the latest". [5]

In October, South Korean news outlet Xsports News reported that Blackpink was aiming to release their album in December; [6] YG Entertainment responded that the date was yet to be confirmed. [7] On October 20, the label confirmed that Blackpink would begin filming the music video for their new song that week and that the album was in its "final stages" of preparations to ensure the highest musical quality. [8] In December, industry insiders indicated that the anticipated comeback had been postponed to January 2026. [9] On January 14, Blackpink officially announced their third Korean extended play, Deadline, due for release on February 27 via YG Entertainment. [10] Pre-orders for the extended play were made available later that day. [11]

Promotion

Marketing

Following the announcement of Deadline on January 14, 2026, Blackpink released the first set of concept photos for the EP on January 29, described as "sensual black-and-white aesthetic meets an irresistible aura". The four grayscale photos showed close-ups of each member in all-white outfits with their full faces hidden. [12] On February 5, Blackpink revealed the EP's tracklist of five songs, [13] including the album's second single and lead track "Go". [14] On February 9, the group unveiled visual posters labelled the "Statue" and "Red Light" versions, marking the first reveal of their complete portraits. The "Statue" version depicted each member in white-toned outfits that emphasized silhouettes and "sculptural beauty", while the "Red Light" version highlighted their mesmerizing gaze against a red-toned background. [15]

To celebrate the release of Deadline, Blackpink will launch a collaborative project with the National Museum of Korea that blends the group's global influence with Korean cultural heritage. Running from February 27 to March 8, the event marks the first time a K-pop act participates in a large-scale collaboration with the state-run museum and features Spotify joining as an official partner. [16] As part of the initiative, the museum's exterior and outdoor plaza will be illuminated in pink lighting every night during the event period, while inside the museum, a listening zone for the EP will be set up at the "Path to History" section. A day before the EP's release on February 26, a reserved pre-listening session will take place. Additionally, an audio guide recorded by Blackpink on eight select artifacts will also become available, with Jisoo and Jennie providing Korean narration, Rosé in English, and Lisa in Thai. [17]

Singles

Deadline's lead single "Jump" was released through YG Entertainment in a new distribution partnership with the Orchard on July 11, 2025. [18] In an interview with Vogue Korea , Lisa announced that "Jump" was a pre-release single from the group's upcoming album. [19] "Jump" debuted at number one on the Billboard Global 200, becoming the group's third number-one song. [20] The song peaked at number one in Malaysia, [21] Singapore, [22] Taiwan, [23] Thailand, [24] and Vietnam, [25] and number two on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart. [26] It also debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100, earning the group their milestone tenth entry on the chart. [27]

Tour

Blackpink performing on the Deadline World Tour in Milan Blackpink World Tour Milan.jpg
Blackpink performing on the Deadline World Tour in Milan

On February 19, 2025, YG Entertainment unveiled dates for a stadium tour with shows in South Korea, North America, and Europe, including London's Wembley Stadium, making them the first K-pop girl group to perform at the venue. [28] On May 16, Blackpink announced Deadline World Tour as the tour's official title. [29] Due to demand, additional shows were announced for Europe at Wembley Stadium and Paris' Stade de France. [30] Shows were also added at Citi Field in New York City, Rogers Stadium in Toronto, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles due to North American tickets selling out. [31] On May 27, YG Entertainment announced dates for the Asia leg of the tour. [32] The tour commenced on July 5, 2025, at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea, and concluded on January 26, 2026, at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. At the first show in Goyang, Blackpink debuted the EP's pre-release single, "Jump", for the first time. [33]

Music and lyrics

The first track, "Jump", is a hardstyle, [34] Eurodance, [35] and dance pop [36] song that incorporates elements of club music, synth-pop, techno, and EDM music, [37] and opens with a "striking guitar riff that evokes the feel of a Western film." [38] Its lyrics describe the joy of a night out with the girls, discussing how sisterhood leads to liberation, and encourage everyone to get on the dance floor and jump. [39]

Track listing

Deadline track listing [13] [40]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Jump" (뛰어)
2:45
2."Go"   
3."Me and My"   
4."Champion"   
5."Fxxxboy"   

Notes

Release history

Release history
RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
VariousFebruary 27, 2026 YG [11] [41]

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