A grand face-off in K-pop is on the horizon, as two of the industry’s most prominent girl groups — Blackpink and Ive — are gearing up for back-to-back releases late this month. With only four days separating the two groups’ respective returns, K-pop fans are anticipating a head-to-head battle on the charts, pitting one of the most globally recognized acts against a leading fourth-generation girl group, each of them known for consistently putting out hits. On Feb. 27, Blackpink will release its t