South Korea’s President Joins BLACKPINK Pre-Listening Event: Details Revealed

On February 26, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife, Kim Hea Kyung, attended a significant event at the National Museum of Korea. This coincided with the imminent release of BLACKPINK’s new mini-album titled DEADLINE, scheduled for February 27, 2026, at 2 PM KST.

BLACKPINK’s Exciting Return with DEADLINE

BLACKPINK, one of the world’s most celebrated girl groups, is set to make a powerful return to the music scene. Their new album, DEADLINE, marks their first full group release since the 2022 album, Born Pink. The excitement among fans is palpable as the group gears up for this release.

Pre-Listening Event Details

The agency behind BLACKPINK organized a pre-listening event called “DEADLINE: BLACKPINK WILL MAKE YOU,” held on February 26. The atmosphere at the National Museum of Korea was electric, with the venue illuminated in pink to celebrate the occasion. Notably, the four BLACKPINK members—Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rose—were absent from the event, which led to various interpretations online.

Public Reaction to the President’s Presence

Images of the President and his wife at the pre-listening event spurred mixed reactions on social media. Many users speculated about their attendance, suggesting it might not have been solely for BLACKPINK’s event, citing other exhibitions at the museum. Some comments played down their presence at the K-pop event, insisting they were there for unrelated reasons.

Tracklist and Listening Zone Information

DEADLINE includes five tracks, featuring the lead single “JUMP,” which was released in July 2025 during their world tour. The album also contains tracks titled “GO,” “Me and my,” “Champion,” and “Fxxxboy.” Notably, “GO” has been designated as the title track.

Additionally, from February 27 to March 8, a special listening zone will be operational at the National Museum of Korea as part of the collaboration between BLACKPINK and the museum. This initiative aims to enhance fan engagement during the album’s release period.

• Event Date: February 26, 2026
• Album Release: February 27, 2026, at 2 PM KST
• New Tracks:
  • JUMP
  • GO
  • Me and my
  • Champion
  • Fxxxboy
• Listening Zone: Available from February 27 to March 8, 2026

As BLACKPINK gears up for this monumental release, fans globally are eagerly anticipating the new music and the vibrant engagement initiatives surrounding the album DEADLINE.