Fans debate whether BLACKPINK members' aesthetic productions have improved without YG's creative control

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Have BLACKPINK members' aesthetic styles improved without the management of YG Entertainment?

On an online forum, netizens debated whether the visual production of BLACKPINK's solo activities has significantly improved since leaving YG's management. Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé are all either promoting or preparing to release solo albums, and fans have noticed distinct differences in their production styles compared to their time under YG's BLACKPINK productions.

Netizens reviewed these images, discussing whether they were an upgrade or a downgrade compared to YG's earlier work. Some expressed that it's "refreshing to see the unique styles of each member now" and that the quality has "significantly improved" since they stepped away from YG's creative control.

However, others preferred the group’s previous styling under YG, suggesting it might just be "a matter of personal taste."

Reactions included:

"I like it because you can see the individuality of each member better."

"I like that they didn’t standardize all the members into one style but instead highlighted each of their characteristics."

"Leaving was much better. For one, the styling is way more diverse."

"I love the new styles now because it feels so fresh."

"I seriously love everything about their new styles away from YG... They look like trendy, cool girls leading foreign fashion trends."

"Am I the only one who preferred the YG era, except for Rosé?"

"Our tastes really are different, huh. I prefer YG's handling of BLACKPINK's style"

"I think the YG BLACKPINK styling and concepts were all beautiful."

"The YG era had more defined killing points and concepts, but now that they’ve left, it feels fresh, which I like."

"Oh, I totally agree with you that it's better under YG."

"It's true that they're more trendy now, but personally, I think the luxurious individuality was at its peak during YG's styling."

"Lisa’s 'LALISA,' Jennie's 'Solo,' Rosé's 'On The Ground' and 'Gone,' Jisoo's 'FLOWER' teaser and music video—they all had amazing aesthetics."

"It’s definitely better since they left. Way better."

"Leaving was a good move. The styling is much more diverse now."

"I think it's great that they're exploring a wider variety of concepts since leaving."

"After watching Lisa's 'NEW WOMAN' music video, I thought, 'Wow, this is much better.' YG was basically recycling the same tone, so leaving was for the best."

"Hair, makeup, and costumes were so beautiful during the YG days, especially in the debut era."

"I liked YG’s visual aesthetics in the early days, but I also love how the music video atmosphere has evolved."

"I absolutely love the visual aesthetics of the 'How You Like That' teaser photos."

"Only Rosé new solo stands out for me."

"Personally, I preferred the YG era."

"In terms of hair, makeup, and styling, I liked the YG era more than now, aside from the music videos."

"Jennie’s 'Solo'? That era was way better. I remember watching the music video repeatedly because the concept and visuals were so stunning. Jennie’s recent aesthetics just feel like the common trends these days."

"Honestly, YG never really had a strong sense of visual aesthetics. LOL. Their teasers were always weak, and the music video setups were repetitive. They never even gave the usual concept trailers or highlight medleys that other groups get, and a timetable was out of the question. LOL."

"So beautiful. Their new looks are totally my style. I’ve only seen Lisa’s 'NEW WOMAN' and Jennie’s 'Mantra' music videos, but in terms of lyrics, colors, dance, and styling, it's so much better because it doesn’t follow YG’s usual formula."

"Rose's new aesthetics are sooooo beautiful"

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