Earlier on September 15 KST, rumors spread via overseas media outlet reports that BLACKPINK's Lisa had turned down a contract renewal offer from YG Entertainment at 50 billion KRW (~ $37.6 million USD).

In response, a representative of YG Entertainment commented, "The matter of Lisa's contract renewals remains undecided. There has been no official confirmation regarding the recent rumors." 

According to the rep, the contract renewals of all four BLACKPINK members remain undecided as of now.

Meanwhile, BLACKPINK will be bringing their epic world tour 'Born Pink' to a close in Seoul this weekend, with a 2-day finale show at the Gocheok Sky Dome from October 16-17. 

So how did K-netizens react to the recent rumors, as well as YG Entertainment's response?

Notably, some commented,

"Just wait 2 more days. I think there will be some news either during or after the second Gocheok show."

"They'll likely announce something right after the finale shows."

"We don't want to stress over this right now! We just want to enjoy the finale concert!!"

"If it's Lisa, I'd definitely believe that other foreign companies gave her plenty of offers. Probably American labels too."

"I just don't understand why the media outlets are bullying Lisa specifically when all four of them are still undecided."

Others also expressed their opinions over the matter with comments like,

"I wouldn't renew if I were Lisa either." 

"This is deja vu. Right before YG debuted BLACKPINK, they disbanded 2NE1. Now that they're about to debut Baby Monster, BLACKPINK is going to disband." 

"If you're Lisa's fan, you would support her exit from YG 100%. They do not care for her the way they should."

"YG's stocks plummeted right after this news lol. Having regrets about playing favorites among the members now, YG??"

"I mean, Lisa can probably go back to her family and live comfortably for the rest of her life so..."

"If there's even a small chance that any one of them will leave, then they should all just leave. Look at how it turned out with 2NE1 in the end. Even the member who renewed with YG didn't receive proper care afterward."

"I hope they'll renew as a team, but go their separate ways for individual activities."

Meanwhile, Lisa was seen arriving at Incheon International Airport for BLACKPINK's 'Born Pink' finale in Seoul on the morning of September 15.