Global K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK has officially kicked off pre-orders for their highly anticipated new release. Fans can now reserve the group’s third mini album, DEADLINE, as excitement builds ahead of their long-awaited full-group comeback.
Pre-Orders Open With Multiple Album Versions
According to YG Entertainment, pre-orders began on January 15 at 11 a.m. KST. The album will be released in four different versions, offering fans a wide range of collectible formats.
The Photobook version comes in BLACK Ver. and PINK Ver., each featuring a 72-page photobook, selfie photocards, a folded group poster, and photo and graphic stickers.
Digipack, Package Box, and Mood Light Versions Revealed
The Digipack (SILVER Ver.), available in four individual member versions, includes a photobook, selfie photocard, folded poster, and a photo film ticket.
For fans seeking premium collectibles, the Package Box (GRAY Ver.) offers a rich lineup: an outer box, 32 individual photo prints, a group postcard, graphic stickers, selfie photocards, a credit postcard, and a scratch message card.
The most unique option is the MD Version (MOOD LIGHT Ver.), which features a sandglass-style mood light, along with a mini CD and photocards—blending music and lifestyle design into one collectible release.
Sales Period and Official Release Date
Pre-orders for DEADLINE will remain open until February 26 at 11:59 p.m. KST. Beginning February 27, the album will be available through major online and offline retailers, including YG SELECT, Ktown4u, and Weverse Shop.
Eco-Friendly Album Production
YG Entertainment also emphasized the album’s eco-conscious production. DEADLINE is printed using FSC-certified paper and soy-based ink, reinforcing the label’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainability within the K-pop industry. This marks another step in YG’s broader initiative to reduce environmental impact through album manufacturing.
BLACKPINK’s Long-Awaited Full-Group Return
BLACKPINK has officially confirmed February 27 as the release date for DEADLINE, marking their first full-group comeback in approximately three years and five months. While specific details about the music remain under wraps, anticipation is running high as fans around the world await the group’s next chapter.
Having consistently reshaped the global music landscape, BLACKPINK is once again poised to set new records. With pre-orders now underway, all eyes are on what milestones the group will achieve with DEADLINE.