YG’s chief producer, Yang Hyun Suk, has unveiled YG’s ambitious master plan, which includes strengthening activities for current artists like BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, and TREASURE while accelerating the launch of new acts.
YG released Yang Hyun Suk’s first interview video of the year on their official blog on the 26th, outlining YG’s blueprint for filling the second half of 2025.
Making his first appearance in seven months, Yang first teased that an announcement regarding new music from BLACKPINK is imminent—sending global fans into a frenzy. BLACKPINK’s last official release was the full-length album Born Pink, which dropped on September 16th, 2022—marking nearly 2 years and 8 months since their last new track.
Meanwhile, BABYMONSTER is also kicking into high gear. Starting with a pre-release single titled “Hot Sauce” on July 1st, the group will drop a second single in September and a mini album on October 1st. This marks the group’s first new track in about 8 months.
TREASURE isn’t sitting still either—they’re slated to release a new mini album on September 1st, followed by a world tour kicking off in October.
But perhaps the biggest surprise came when Yang finally lifted the curtain on YG’s next-generation lineup of trainees and rookies—something fans had long speculated about.
According to him, YG currently has two boy groups and two girl groups in preparation. “I’m especially committed to debuting one of the boy groups next year,” he shared. “But there’s also a girl group I’ve been eager to launch as soon as possible.” That team has now been confirmed as a four-member group.
Starting on the 28th, YG will begin rolling out practice videos of this new girl group. Still, with Yang expressing a strong desire to focus on BABYMONSTER’s growth through the end of the year, the official debut of the new girl group will likely come afterward.
Between BLACKPINK’s impending comeback and massive world tour starting July 5th, BABYMONSTER’s pre-release and mini album drop, and TREASURE’s new album and global tour, YG is gearing up for its busiest second half yet.
Toward the end of the interview, Yang emphasized that YG has undergone significant internal restructuring over the past year. Accelerating rookie debuts and expanding the company’s IP footprint is now a top priority. “In the second half of this year,” he promised, “we’ll show you an upgraded version of YG.”
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