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Blackpink Members Apologise to Fans Over 10th Anniversary Event Backlash
Blackpink Members Apologise to Fans Over 10th Anniversary Event Backlash
Blackpink’s Jisoo apologised to fans during a Weverse livestream on August 8 amid backlash over the group’s 10th anniversary event. The meet-and-greet in Seoul was announced only two days prior, with just…
The Story in Brief
Blackpink’s Jisoo apologised to fans during a Weverse livestream on August 8 amid backlash over the group’s 10th anniversary event. The meet-and-greet in Seoul was announced only two days prior, with just 40 fans randomly selected from paid Weverse members. Many Blinks felt the limited, last-minute organisation was disrespectful for a milestone decade.
Jennie, Rosé and Lisa also shared emotional messages on social media. Jennie thanked fans for helping her dreams come true. Rosé expressed gratitude for the journey. Lisa called her bond with the members a “rollercoaster” she would not trade. The quartet debuted in 2016 under YG Entertainment and have since become global superstars.
The Indian Opinion
The anniversary drama pits fan devotion against corporate planning, but blaming the artists misses the point. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa clearly wanted a bigger celebration; their tearful apologies show genuine regret. The real failure sits with YG Entertainment, which announced a 40-fan event just two days before. K-pop groups routinely hold stadium shows for milestones. Will YG learn from this and guarantee a proper fan meet for their next comeback, or will Blinks have to fight for scraps again?
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
