Black Pink is set to release the Japanese version of its No. 1 hit “Ddu-Du-Ddu-Du” next month.

Japanese media reported Black Pink would unveil the hit song with Japanese lyrics Monday, prior to the group’s first arena tour.

(YG Entertainment)

The song was initially planned to be released with the rest of the “Square Up” album in August, but its increasing popularity has led to an early treat for Japanese fans.

Black Pink will also launch its first Japanese arena tour Tuesday, performing in Osaka, Fukuoka and Chiba.

After topping local music charts with “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” and the music video breaking 200 million views on YouTube, the group is now preparing to take on the global stage.

By Park Jin-won (jpark13@heraldcorp.com)