YG Entertainment is gearing up for the second half of the year and banking on that BLACKPINK effect to carry them…
As reported YG Entertainment catches its breath amid artist hiatus… anticipating BLACKPINK effect in the second half
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BLACKPINK — YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is forecast to miss Q2 2024 consensus on revenue and operating profit, with analysts blaming a BLACKPINK base effect and the absence of major tours.
ON THE RECORD Jul 25 – Jul 27, 20262
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JUL 27UNDER WAY
Still open at the last entry. No outcome recorded.
Jul 25ANNOUNCED
Jul 27UNDER WAY⚡ PROMISE DELIVERED
BIGBANG World Tour, BLACKPINK Return Seen as H2 Catalysts as YG Misses Q2 Consensus
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- NEWSEN.COM Seung Yoon's got YG loyalty energy — he's saying he's gotta hit up a BIGBANG concert and was just tapped as a guest…
- NEWS1.KR Korean press is naming BIGBANG among the major boy groups set to dominate the second half of the year
- DONGA.COM Korean press is reporting BIGBANG's got a comeback lined up alongside Stray Kids and NCT 127 — details still rolling in
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YG Entertainment is gearing up for the second half of the year and banking on that BLACKPINK effect to carry them…As reported YG Entertainment catches its breath amid artist hiatus… anticipating BLACKPINK effect in the second halfYG Entertainment is expected to report below-market performance in the second quarter due to artist activity gaps, but analysts anticipate a recovery in the second half driven by expanded activities from Blackpink and other key artists. The company's Q2 revenue is projected at approximately 109.2 billion won with operating profit around 9 billion won, representing a significant decline from the previous quarter despite slight year-over-year growth. Market observers view Q2 as a performance low point, with expectations for improved results in the second half as Blackpink expands global activities and other major artists release new albums and hold concerts.2026-07-25↗- Seung Yoon's got YG loyalty energy — he's saying he's gotta hit up a BIGBANG concert and was just tapped as a guest…As reported Kang Seung Yoon "I have to go to a BIGBANG concert" YG loyalty, Nam Ho-yeon performance guest recruitment...Winner member Kang Seung-yoon stated on a July 31 radio show that he plans to attend BIGBANG's concert, citing company loyalty when initially declining a guest appearance request. BIGBANG will hold concerts at Goyang Sports Complex from August 21 to 23, followed by world tour dates in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.2026-07-31↗
Korean press is naming BIGBANG among the major boy groups set to dominate the second half of the yearAs reported BIGBANG → NCT 127, Stray Kids, major boy groups decorating the second half [N Focus]2026-08-02↗
Korean press is reporting BIGBANG's got a comeback lined up alongside Stray Kids and NCT 127 — details still rolling inAs reported Girl idols leaving, boy idols coming… Stray Kids, BIGBANG, NCT 127 comebacks in succession2026-08-02↗
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