BLACKPINK has officially announced DEADLINE, their third mini album and first collective release since 2022’s Born Pink, marking a major moment in the group’s ongoing global chapter. The project, released under YG Entertainment, arrives on February 27, 2026, at 12 a.m. EST (1 p.m. KST), according to the agency’s official announcement on January 14, 2026. The confirmation was accompanied by a short, cryptic teaser video shared through BLACKPINK’s verified social media channels, continuing the company’s tightly controlled rollout strategy. The EP also shares its name with the group’s 2025–2026 DEADLINE world tour, which began at Goyang Stadium in South Korea in July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in Hong Kong on January 26, 2026, reinforcing a clear connection between the group’s live performances and upcoming studio material.
What Is Officially Known About the ‘DEADLINE’ Tracklist So Far
Beyond the confirmed inclusion of “Jump,” no complete tracklist has been released. YG Entertainment has not verified any additional song titles, collaborations, or alternate versions, and the label has emphasized that details will be disclosed gradually through official channels. This measured approach underscores a strategy centered on anticipation rather than overexposure, aligning with the thematic intensity suggested by the album’s title and the ongoing tour.
What Users speculate about the album
Details circulating about BLACKPINK’s third mini album DEADLINE currently reflect fan-driven expectations rather than confirmed information. According to widespread online discussion, the EP is speculated to include between five and seven tracks, potentially featuring at least two collaborations and support from three separate music videos as part of its promotional rollout. Additional claims suggest that one B-side track could be accompanied by an exclusive dance performance, aligning with BLACKPINK’s history of performance-focused releases. A “secret” element is also frequently mentioned in these conversations, though no clarity has been provided on what that might involve. It is important to note that none of these points have been officially confirmed by YG Entertainment, and they remain speculative interpretations based on patterns from past releases and fan analysis rather than verified announcements.
Similarly, an unofficial tracklist has been circulating online, listing “DEADLINE (Intro),” “Jump,” “The Girls,” and “Special Message (from Jisoo)” as possible inclusions. Among these, only “Jump” has been formally confirmed by YG Entertainment as part of the EP, following its standalone release in July 2025. The inclusion of “The Girls,” originally released in 2023 as part of Blackpink: The Game, as well as an intro track and a personal message from Jisoo, has not been verified through any official statement or promotional material. As of now, YG Entertainment has not released a finalized tracklist, and all information beyond “Jump” should be treated strictly as speculation rather than official confirmation.
