“This is so random” - Netizens divided over rumors of BLACKPINK's potential feature on Taylor Swift's 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)'

On August 20, 2024, rumors that BLACKPINK might be featured on Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, Reputation (Taylor's Version), re-surfaced online. Although the speculation remains unconfirmed, fans are eager for this collaboration to happen.

For context, Taylor Swift has been re-recording her previous albums. The re-recordings ensued following a dispute over the ownership of her masters with Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta, and her former record label.

So far, Taylor Swift has re-released four of her albums:

1. Fearless (Taylor's Version)- 2021
2. Red (Taylor's Version)- 2021
3. Speak Now (Taylor's Version)- 2023
4. 1989 (Taylor's Version)- 2023

Based on the order of her original releases, Reputation is expected to be next.

The recent speculation about BLACKPINK featuring on this upcoming album is thought to have stemmed from their admiration for Taylor Swift, their unexpected interactions, and concert visits.

However, fans took to social media to express how "random" these rumors seem, especially since BLACKPINK recently parted ways with YG Entertainment to focus on solo projects. Meanwhile, there are reports that the group is set to make a comeback in 2025. A user on X, @SGxTS_abhay, wrote,

"OMG?? This is so random but we are here for it."

"Does blackpink knows that ? They would fit the album tho," a fan wrote.

"Blackpink debuted around the time of taylor writing/recording rep so i don't think so," another user mentioned.

"There's been rumors about a collab for years and nothing was ever released..." another netizen commented.

Although many online users have dismissed the rumors, some fans remain optimistic about the possibility of a future collaboration.

"do NOT play w me this is a VERY sensitive topic to me," a fan commented.

"When I tell yall I will die I WILL DIE, like yall don't understand these MY GURLSSSS," an X user remarked.

"me pretending that i don't care about that so it comes faster," a fan wrote.

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Interactions between BLACKPINK and Taylor Swift that sparked collaboration rumors

The K-pop group members have long expressed their admiration for Taylor Swift, often sharing videos from their early days where they sang her songs in their dorms.

Taylor also showed her support by creating a reel featuring BLACKPINK's track Pink Venom when it was released.

During the VMAs 2022, Taylor was spotted cheering for the group, singing along, and dancing to their performance, a moment Jisoo described as surreal. Following the event, Taylor and Rosé were seen together at the VMA after-party, and a photo of them posing went viral.

The Cruel Summer singer reportedly invited Rosé to her private album listening party, and Rosé later attended Taylor's ERAS TOUR in Tokyo, where she was seen enjoying the concert.

In a recent interview with Elle published on August 12, 2024, Lisa praised Taylor's global Eras Tour, which she had attended in Singapore earlier in March, calling her performance incredible. Lisa also shared moments from the concert on Instagram, including exchanging friendship bracelets with Taylor's fans and taking photos with Taylor backstage.

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Although neither side has made an official announcement, the fandoms of both artists, Blinks and Swifties, are hopeful for a potential future collaboration.