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BLACKPINK 10th anniversary event controversies

Overview

BLACKPINK celebrated their 10th debut anniversary on August 8 with a reunion of all four members, including a livestream and a small-scale meet-and-greet at the National Museum of Korea. The event drew significant backlash from fans due to a rushed announcement and extremely limited attendance, with the meet-and-greet restricted to only 40 lottery-selected fans. In response to the backlash, members issued a series of apologies. Jisoo cited “problems in communication” and expressed regret that the anniversary felt like “a day full of regret.” Rosé stated, “I am sorry that things did not go as we expected,” while Lisa expressed sadness, noting the milestone “should have been a special moment and a time of celebration for all of us.” Most recently, Jennie issued a personal apology via Weverse, expressing regret that the celebration lacked sufficient connection with supporters. Following the event, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s audit office launched an investigation into the management of the meet-and-greet. The inquiry is reviewing complaints regarding the use of public space, specifically whether proper administrative procedures were followed and why existing museum programs were rescheduled to accommodate the event. The audit office is investigating whether the event was a standard facility rental or a joint cultural project. New reports have highlighted growing tension between the group and YG Entertainment, particularly regarding contract renewals which represent approximately 85% of the agency’s revenue. Fans expressed frustration over claims that the agency attempted to manipulate public perception by initially announcing that only some members would attend before later correcting the statement. Furthermore, while the agency suggested the festivities were long-planned, records indicate the request to the museum was only made on July 29, receiving approval just five days before the public announcement.

Entities

Rosé · Blackpink · Jennie · YG Entertainment · JISOO

Timeline

  1. about 10 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    BLACKPINK faces fan backlash over tenth-anniversary event and agency tension

    BLACKPINK's tenth-anniversary fan event in Seoul has drawn criticism for poor organization and tension with YG Entertainment amid ongoing contract renewal discussions.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Blackpink members Jennie and Lisa make headlines following 10th anniversary

    Blackpink members Jennie and Lisa are making waves following the group's 10th anniversary; Jennie apologized to fans for a perceived lack of connection, while Lisa teased a new project via a countdown.

  3. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lisa of BLACKPINK apologizes over 10th-anniversary controversy

    BLACKPINK member Lisa has apologized to fans following disappointment over the group’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, which many felt lacked sufficient scale and preparation.

  4. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    BLACKPINK members Rosé and Jisoo address anniversary controversy and schedules

    BLACKPINK members Rosé and Jisoo address recent events; Rosé apologized for the controversial 10th-anniversary fan meeting, while Jisoo provided cooling supplies to fans at a brand event in Shanghai.

  5. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    BLACKPINK members apologize after 10th anniversary controversy

    BLACKPINK members apologized to fans following backlash over poorly organized 10th-anniversary events in Seoul, citing internal miscommunication and addressing rumors of group discord.

  6. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    National Museum of Korea investigates BLACKPINK anniversary event controversy

    BLACKPINK’s 10th-anniversary event at the National Museum of Korea is under investigation by South Korean authorities following complaints about rushed organization and restricted public access to museum areas.

  7. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 23 sources
    BLACKPINK celebrates 10th anniversary amid fan backlash and apologies

    BLACKPINK celebrated their 10th anniversary with a reunion and fan event in Seoul, but the milestone faced backlash and apologies from Jisoo due to rushed planning and limited fan access.

Sources

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