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BLACKPINK 10th anniversary event controversies

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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. ~~Amidst the controversy, members~~ New reports have ~~continued individual activities. Jisoo recently attended a brand event in Shanghai,~~ highlighted growing tension between the group and ~~Lisa has initiated a countdown for a potential new project, following news~~ YG Entertainment, particularly regarding contract renewals which represent approximately 85% of ~~her upcoming Las Vegas residency, ‘VIVA LA LISA’.~~ 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.

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