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    “Boring and repetitive” – Fans slam YG Entertainment for their alleged lack of creativity for BLACKPINK’s DEADLINE comeback teaser images

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    On Thursday, February 19, YG Entertainment released the group teaser images for BLACKPINK’s upcoming mini-album, DEADLINE. In the picture, the four members are seen adorned in all-black outfits with their ongoing futuristic elements and hairstyles. They were also arranged in a manner where Lisa and Jennie were in front, while Jisoo and Rosé stood between them in the back.

    While many fans and netizens have been excitedly awaiting the concept images and other promotional content for their comeback, many were disappointed by the recent teaser images. People expressed that the concepts recently for BLACKPINK have been quite repetitive, with the agency choosing similar hairstyles, outfits, and settings for the teaser and promotional pictures.

    Additionally, fans also talked about the lack of creativity in the images as the members were adorned in plain clothing with no accessories, and the setting was a simple gray backdrop with no additional elements. Many called out YG Entertainment’s alleged lack of effort for the group’s comeback, especially since it stands as BLACKPINK’s first release in three years.

    Some people also speculated that the four members were probably not in the same room together due to the alleged hints of editing. People explained the arrangement and the overlap of the four members looked awkward, with differences in the lighting making it seem like they were edited together. Moreover, none of the images showcased any physical contact between the members, further fueling these speculations.

    Therefore, fans and netizens continued to criticize YG Entertainment for the allegedly boring, plain, and repetitive concept images for the group’s upcoming album, DEADLINE. Here are a few fan reactions regarding the same:

    “It is ‘boring and repetitive’ That is WHY the girls should NOT renew their contract with YG. Unless, YG relent!” said a fan on X

    It is ‘boring and repetitive’ That is WHY the girls should NOT renew their contract with YG. Unless, YG relent!

    More fans and netizens also expressed their reactions to the DEADLINE group teaser images from BLACKPINK.

    Generalized here: all black concept are boring no creativity. Too many kpop groups arw guilty of this.

    But wait, what happened? Are you serious? You had so much time, yet it looks like you rushed the edit.

    thank god they look good because this poster looks so plain..

    i don’t understand how everyone is collectively not gagged by this but was so gagged at the other teaser pics when they all give the same boring plain vibe 😭😭

    Others also shared their thoughts and opinions regarding the same.

    crineee they don’t even look like they’re in the same room

    They definitely weren’t at the same room lmaoo

    Let alone the awful editing they have to put the VISUAL behind for the visual poster to remind us they hate her

    the decline in quality im so sad like we will never get this again

    All you need to know about BLACKPINK and their recent activities

    Following the members’ two-year hiatus to focus on their solo careers, BLACKPINK reunited in June 2025 to release their digital single, JUMP. The comeback was soon followed up with a world tour, DEADLINE, starting in July 2025, with their first leg concluding in August. They began their second leg in October and completed the tour in January 2026.

    During the world tour, the members covered concerts across multiple cities, including Chicago, New York, Milan, London, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Tokyo, and more. Soon after they wrapped up their world tour, the members announced the release of their long-awaited comeback, DEADLINE mini-album. The announcement came after multiple postponements since November 2025.

    The album is now scheduled for release on February 27, at 12 AM EST or 1 PM KST, and is expected to include 5 tracks. Here’s the complete tracklist for the upcoming album:

    • JUMP
    • GO (Title Track)
    • Me and My
    • Champion
    • Fxxxboy

    Therefore, fans and netizens are eagerly awaiting the K-pop girl group’s comeback and subsequent promotional content.