BLACKPINK Jisoo’s Remarks on Group’s Comeback Draw Criticism Related to BTS
BLACKPINK Jisoo is facing backlash over comeback comments that fans say are timed around BTS’s return.
BLACKPINK announced their album is delayed until early 2026. Jisoo revealed in a recent interview with ELLE Korea that both BLACKPINK’s new album and her solo come early next year.
In the interview, Jisoo said:
“Since I’m preparing for my next solo album, as well as BLACKPINK’s new album to be released early next year, I feel like I’m living solely within music. I’m still excited because when I feel and find new emotions in new music, I want to let…”
— FOREVER KIM JISOO (@ForeverKimJisoo) November 27, 2025
As the situation unfolded, fans noticed BTS is also expected to make a comeback in 2026 after the members finished their military service. BTS hinted at both a comeback and a tour next year.
That sparked heated reactions online. Some fans accused BLACKPINK of delaying their comeback to avoid clashing with BTS.
“This group is begging to be crushed by BTS”
— fsy (@fakeglossy) November 27, 2025
“Imagine announcing your comeback in 2025 because you thought BTS would come back after their military service, but now they’ve said they’ll do it in 2026, the so-called biggest K-pop groups worldwide are adjusting their comeback to that of BTS”
— Alicia Mick (@HOBISPAGHETTI) November 28, 2025
“1. BTS went on hiatus and so did BLACKPINK
2. BTS released solo albums and so did BLACKPINK
3. BTS are returning in 2026 and so are BLACKPINK.
Crazy coincidence ”
— isa (@solmerv) November 28, 2025
“the way it’s been almost an year since they released their tacky ass single and waited all this time just to plan album release around the same time as BTS, while they’re also on tour…”
— (@B0RABITCH) November 27, 2025
“didn’t they confirm before to be releasing in 2025? bc thats when bts was expected to release after military, now that bts moved to ’26 they’re again following their footstep for engagement wars”
— naz⁷ (@thvsnaz) November 28, 2025
The timing of BLACKPINK’s and Jisoo’s announcements has fans debating if the two biggest K-pop acts are trying to avoid a direct clash — or if it’s pure coincidence. The drama is still unfolding.