I feel like it was both, and also the timing when CLC came out (March 2015) which was overlapped by hype from bigger groups who debuted within months between CLC (Twice, RV)
I think BABYMONSTER and MEOVV are both really talented and successful groups, but if BLACKPINK were to disband, I don’t think they’d be big enough on their own to keep YG as one of the Big 4…. in my opinion
YG would probably need BABYMONSTER and MEOVV to grow a lot more and become much more well-known, especially with the newer generation of groups.
I could also see YG are trying really hard to keep BIGBANG and BLACKPINK connected to the company with money,
Even if they aren’t actively involved in the groups. Having names like BIGBANG and BLACKPINK associated with YG is still enough for them to fund BABYMONSTER and MEOVV.
What do you guys think? Do you think YG could stay as one of the Big 4 in the future?