Blackpink 10th Anniversary celebrations

In early August 2026, fans of Blackpink expressed strong disappointment with YG Entertainment’s modest 10th‑anniversary plans, which limited offerings to merchandise, digital badges and a museum collaboration, and promised a fan‑meeting for only 40 attendees without guaranteeing all members’ presence. Social media criticism grew, with concerns that the group’s focus on solo activities signaled a lack of commitment to a collective celebration.

Two days later, YG announced that all four members would attend a full‑group meet‑and‑greet in Seoul on 8 August, the first such gathering in South Korea since their world‑tour. The event remained limited to 40 fans and was disclosed only to those selected, directly addressing earlier speculation about partial attendance. Shortly after the announcement, a fan was arrested for damaging YG’s headquarters, an incident captured on video and investigated by police.

Further details released on 7 August confirmed the full‑group appearance and highlighted continued fan frustration over the limited‑capacity format and short‑notice timing, describing the effort as the "bare minimum" for a decade‑long milestone. YG officially reiterated that all members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa—had coordinated their individual schedules to be present together, after rumors that Rosé and Lisa might miss the celebration. The same day, a woman in her 20s broke into YG’s headquarters with a golf club, damaging doors before being detained; the incident was noted as unrelated to the anniversary plans.

Although the members are now managed by separate agencies, YG continues to oversee group‑level activities, underscoring lingering tensions among supporters.