Are BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez collaborating?
BLACKPINK recently released the teaser for their upcoming single. In the poster, the K-pop group hinted that the piece would feature a collaboration with an artist.
Following the release of the poster, rumors have begun to emerge as to who the group had collaborated. Some of the names that have since surfaced include Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez.
Fans and supporters, reportedly, believe that Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé will feature the “7 Rings” singer in their next single. However, a recent report allegedly confirmed that it is the “Wolves” singer, instead of the other, according to Cheat Sheet.
The Korean outlet’s claims about Selena Gomez
Days after BLACKPINK released its teaser poster, a Korean outlet, MyDaily, reportedly claimed that the K-pop group would feature Selena Gomez in its upcoming single. Although there were not enough details about the said claims, many fans and supporters have become a lot more excited following the supposed confirmation.
Reports said that BLINKS took their excitement on various social media platforms. Based on the posts, they already see the upcoming track as a huge success. Whether it will be with Ariana Grande or Selena Gomez, both of the artists are among the “top women in pop,” one fan asserted.
Another supporter, reportedly, stated that many of the BLINKS are already looking forward to seeing the “It Ain’t Me” artist with BLACKPINK. Some even pointed out that her voice will complement Jisoo’s.
#BLACKPINK NEW SINGLE (Feat. ?) TEASER POSTER#블랙핑크 #JISOO #JENNIE #ROSÉ #LISA #NewSingle #TeaserPoster #August #ComingSoon #YG pic.twitter.com/PqCeMfhdNe
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) July 23, 2020
YG Entertainment responded
YG Entertainment handles and manages BLACKPINK. After the supposed confirmation about the collaboration with Selena Gomez, the company broke the silence about the matter, according to Soompi.
The company, reportedly, issued an official statement stating that the fans and supporters must “wait for the official announcement.” Aside from this, though, they have not supplied any further details.
Nevertheless, their response only made the speculations more believable, per the fans. As noted, several collaboration rumors have already emerged since then. But, it is only with the rumors involving Selena Gomez that they released an official statement.
BLACKPINK and “The Album”
BLACKPINK’s new single will arrive in August 2020. The upcoming track, alongside their latest, “How You Like That,” is, reportedly, part of the K-pop group’s comeback album.
Reports, then, revealed that the album, The Album, will be out on October 2. Apart from the release date, though, further details about it have remained undisclosed. Also, the members of BLACKPINK have remained tight-lipped about the matter.
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