BLACKPINK has made a long-awaited return as a full group, igniting the stadium stage with their signature energy and charisma as they launched their new world tour, "Deadline."  

On July 6 at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Gyeonggi Province, the group greeted a sea of fans on the second night of their concert series. "We’re so grateful to see so many of you here today," they said, expressing deep thanks to BLINKs—their loyal fanbase.

This performance marked the first official reunion of all four members—Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa—since they began focusing on solo activities nearly 22 months ago. The event drew 39,000 fans each night, totaling an impressive 78,000 audience members over two days.

Jisoo reflected, “We were both nervous and excited as we prepared stages that show both our group synergy and individual colors.” Despite performing under a sweltering summer heatwave, all four delivered flawless acts, with fans enthusiastically singing along to the choruses of BLACKPINK’s greatest hits.

The setlist featured the group's signature songs, including "Kill This Love," "Pink Venom," "Playing With Fire," and "How You Like That," alongside a lineup of solo stages for each member. Jisoo captivated the audience with the seductive charm of "Earthquake" and "Your Love," while Lisa added her trademark energy with "New Woman" and "Rockstar."

Jennie carried the stage with "Mantra" and "Like Jennie," drawing the crowd further into the show, while Rosé intensified the mood with "3AM" and "Toxic Till the End," and lifted spirits with the global hit "Apartment."

Adding to the excitement, BLACKPINK premiered their latest track "Run," performing it live for the first time in nearly two years and eight months since their last full album release. Jisoo shared, “Our new song will be officially released soon, but we wanted to give you the first look right here. Please show lots of love for it when it drops.” Lisa added, “I’ve been nervous since yesterday, and I’m still feeling it, but we are deeply thankful for your support.”

The concert featured dazzling stage effects, a live backing band, and the iconic pink light sticks wielded by fans, turning the entire venue into a sea of color. The audience comprised not only local but international fans; chants and cheers in multiple languages resounded throughout the stadium, and the area near the venue was busy with fans capturing special moments to share on social media.

With this concert, BLACKPINK is officially commencing a 31-date world tour across 16 cities, including shows in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. Jennie commented, "After tonight, we’ll be starting our world tour. While it’s bittersweet, we hope to meet BLINKs again soon."

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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